Walk Bridge Program

Press Releases

Nov 19, 2018

Walk Bridge Open House Saturday, December 8

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) invites members of the community to an Open House at the Walk Bridge Welcome Center on Saturday, December 8 between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM ...read more
Nov 26, 2018

Walk Bridge Public Meeting Relocated to Welcome Center

The Walk Bridge Program Public Meeting scheduled for November 28, 2018 is relocated to the Walk Bridge Welcome Center at 20 Marshall Street, South Norwalk, CT (the first floor of the Lock Bu...read more
Nov 1, 2018

CTDOT to Hold Public Meeting on Walk Bridge Replacement and Related Projects

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will hold a Public Meeting at Norwalk City Hall on Wednesday, November 28, to update the community on Walk Bridge Program progress and pr...read more
Sep 7, 2018

Science Road Railroad Crossing in Norwalk to be Replaced Weekend of September 14-17

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the Walk Bridge Program will replace the railroad crossing on Science Road during the weekend of September 14-17. Buses will s...read more
Aug 9, 2018

Walk Bridge Program Uncovers Ancient Fort

Walk Bridge Program Uncovers Ancient Fort NORWALK—August 09, 2018. An archaeological investigation associated with the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Walk Bri...read more
May 29, 2018

Replacement of Ann Street Railroad Bridge in Norwalk Progresses On the Weekends of June 8-10, and June 15-17

Buses to Substitute for Danbury Branch Weekend Trains to Accomodate Upgrade The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that during the weekends of June 8-10 and June 1...read more

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Track Work on the Danbury Branch Between Washington Street and Jennings Place. Monday, October 7 - Friday, October 11.
Nighttime Track Work on the New Haven Line between the East Norwalk Train Station and Bridge Street. Monday, October 7 - Friday, October 11 .
C1A Project. Monday, October 14 - Friday, October 18.
Metro North Railroad Daytime and Nighttime Track Work on the Danbury Branch. Friday, October 11 - Friday, October 18.
Daytime and Nighttime Track Work on the Danbury Branch between N. Main Street and Marshall Street. Monday, October 14 - Friday, October 18.
Daytime and Nighttime Conduit Installation for New Signal House on the New Haven Line between Madison Street and Monroe Street . Monday, October 14 - Saturday, October 19.
Daytime and Nighttime Construction Activities for New Signal House on the New Haven Line between N. Water Street and N. Main Street. Friday, October 11 - Saturday, October 19.
Nighttime Track Work on the New Haven Line between the East Norwalk Train Station and Bridge Street. Monday, October 14 - Friday, October 18.
Daytime utility work on the Saugatuck River Railroad Bridge in Westport, CT. Monday, October 14 - Friday, October 18.

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240' Span Vertical Lift Bridge Rendering. The new bridge offers reliable rail service and maintains a vital link on the Northeast Corridor.

Walk Bridge Program Activities Anticipated the Week of September 27 - October 7

Walk Bridge Program activities anticipated the week of Friday, September 27 - Monday, October 7, 2019.
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Federal Judge Rules Walk Bridge May Proceed

On July 8, 2019, a U.S. District Court Judge ruled in favor of the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the process used to select a new design for the Walk railroad bridge over the Norwalk River in Norwalk. Judge Stefan Underhill ruled that the plaintiffs lacked standing to sue the DOT, and that the DOT had properly made its decision after considering other alternatives.
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Business Survey for the Walk Bridge Program!

The Business Coordination Plan (BCP) survey is designed to gather information from businesses in Norwalk and surrounding areas to develop potential construction mitigation during the replacement of the Walk Bridge. CTDOT encourages all local business owners to complete the survey. The survey is available at the Welcome Center (20 Marshall St. in Norwalk) and online by clicking 'read more.'
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CTDOT Engineers taught Greenwich Pre-School students about bridges at the Walk Bridge Welcome Center

Pre-School Class Takes Virtual Tour of the New Walk Bridge!

Students from Greenwich, CT visited the Walk Bridge Welcome Center as part of the Program’s education initiative to learn about bridges from CTDOT engineers and take part in a virtual reality demonstration. Click the read more button to see a video of this state-of-the-art learning experience!
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View of the Walk Bridge and Fender System

Walk Bridge Program Activities Anticipated the Week of September 27 - October 7

Walk Bridge Program activities anticipated the week of Friday, September 27 - Monday, October 7, 2019.
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Replacement of the Walk Bridge Over the Norwalk River
In June 2018, the Walk Bridge Replacement Project reached 60% design. Final design is anticipated in Summer 2019. Following final design, construction of the new bridge is expected to begin in Summer 2020. Preliminary work on the Replacement Project is currently underway. One such element, The Test Pile Program, was completed in January 2019. [read more]
CP243 Interlocking
CP243 Interlocking Project construction began in Fall 2017. Track and signal work, catenary foundation drilling, and tree clearing activities have been conducted between Howard Avenue and Bridge Street, near Norden Place. Construction of a new signal house on the New Haven Line between N. Water Street and N. Main Street began in late 2018. [read more]
Danbury Branch Dockyard Project
Danbury Branch Dockyard Project construction began in Fall 2017, and is anticipated to be completed by Spring 2020. Track work and catenary structure installation are underway. Work on the Ann Street Bridge superstructure replacement started in June 2018 and is anticipated to be completed by July 2019. [read more]
Stroffolino Bridge Rehabilitation Project (related)
This project is not part of the Walk Bridge Program. The Stroffolino Bridge Rehabilitation Project started on April 1, 2019, and is anticipated to be complete by mid-November 2019. The contractor is working days and nights to perform repairs and upgrades. Minimal weekend work is anticipated. Lane closures are necessary to facilitate work during off-peak traffic hours. [read more]

Replacement of the Walk Bridge over the Norwalk River

Surveying and subsurface investigation activities are underway in advance of construction on the Walk Bridge Replacement Project. Demolition of Goldstein Place properties for use in construction was completed Summer 2018.
Test Pile Program

Pile-driving for the Test Pile Program associated with environmental, noise, and vibration studies was completed January 2019.