Walk Bridge Program

Press Releases

Feb 22, 2021

CTDOT Celebrates Major Milestone Achieved for Walk Bridge Program as 4D Theater Officially Opens at Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk

NORWALK, CT - The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is pleased to celebrate the successful completion of the new Maritime Aquarium 4D theater in Norwalk. The new theater ...read more
Jul 31, 2020

CTDOT Initiates Additional Review for Walk Bridge Project as Follow-up to Public Meeting

In response to public comment and feedback received during and after the June 16th online public informational meeting regarding the use of Manresa Island as a const...read more
May 27, 2020

CTDOT To Host Online Public Meeting Regarding Manresa Island As Part Of The Walk Bridge Program

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is hosting an online public information meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, to discuss the potential use of a portion of Manresa Island in...read more
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

Construction Activities

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Construction Activities for a New Signal House on the New Haven Line between N. Water Street, N. Main Street, and Monroe Street. Friday, March 5 - Saturday, March 13.
Track work on the New Haven Line between Norden Place and Bridge Street. Friday, March 5 - Sunday, March 14.
Construction activity near the Saugatuck Bridge. Monday, March 8 - Friday, March 12.

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Major Milestone Achieved for Walk Bridge Program as 4D Theater Officially Opens

With help from Gov. Ned Lamont and Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, Jason Patlis, president and CEO of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, cuts a ribbon to officially open the Aquarium’s new 4D movie theater - part of a $40 million Functional Replacement Agreement between the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the City of Norwalk and the Maritime Aquarium. Photo Credit: Maritime Aquarium
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Walk Bridge Program Activities Anticipated the Week of March 5 - March 15

Track Work and Overhead Catenary System Upgrades Continue on the New Haven Line
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East Norwalk Virtual Information Meeting

Join us for a Virtual Information Meeting on Thursday, March 11, from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM and hear about projects planned on the Walk Bridge Program in East Norwalk. Learn about potential traffic impacts and proposed plans, including the Fort Point Street, Osborne Avenue and East Avenue Bridge and Roadway Improvement projects.
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View Project Updates View Pre-Construction Activities

Replacement of the Walk Bridge Over the Norwalk River
In November 2019, the Walk Bridge Replacement Project reached 90% design. Construction is anticipated in 2021. The total cost and schedule of the Walk Bridge Program including design, rights of way and construction, are currently being updated.{read more}
CP243 Interlocking
The CP243 Interlocking Project construction began in fall 2017. Track and signal work, catenary foundation drilling, and tree clearing activities are 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. The CP243 project is anticipated to complete and in service in 2022. [read more]
Danbury Branch Dockyard Project
Danbury Branch Dockyard Project construction began in fall 2017. Replacement of the Ann Street Bridge superstructure was completed in August 2019 and track work was completed in 2020. The project will be fully complete in 2021. [read more]