Walk Bridge Program

Press Releases

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
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

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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, January 22 - Saturday, January 30.
Track work on the New Haven Line between Norden Place and Bridge Street. Friday, January 22 - Sunday, January 31..
Utility Work in the Norwalk River. Friday, January 22, - Sunday, January 31.
Environmental Testing on Fort Point Street. Friday, January 29.

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Walk Bridge Program Releases Studies Concerning Manresa Island

In June of 2020, the Connecticut Department of Transportation conducted an online public information meeting regarding the potential use of Manresa Island as a staging and construction area for the Walk Bridge Replacement Project. As a result of public comments and inquiries from the meeting, CTDOT undertook studies beyond work already performed to inform a decision about the use of Manresa Island. Four areas of further study were performed over the summer: Traffic, Noise, Environmental Issues and an Alternate Site Evaluation.
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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 January 22 - February 1

Track Upgrades Continue on the New Haven Line; Subcable Installation Continues in the Norwalk River Near the Walk Bridge
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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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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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Community Benefits

There are a range of benefits to the community as part of the Walk Bridge Program. Click the link to learn more!
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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 in winter 2022. [read more]
Danbury Branch Dockyard Project
Danbury Branch Dockyard Project construction began in fall 2017, and is anticipated to complete in late 2020. Track work and catenary structure installation are underway. Work on the Ann Street Bridge superstructure replacement started in June 2018 and completed in August 2019. [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.