WALK BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION NEWS
May 3 - May 13, 2024
Railroad Activity
Track and catenary work on the New Haven Line between Fort Point Street and the Strawberry Hill Avenue Railroad Bridge
- Friday, May 3, from 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM.
- Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10, from 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM.
- Saturday, May 11
- No impacts to local roads, rail service or pedestrian traffic are anticipated.
- Noise will be monitored.
Construction on the New Haven Line at the Fort Point Street, Osborne Avenue, and East Avenue Railroad Bridges
- Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10, from 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
- No impacts to local roads, rail service or pedestrian traffic are anticipated.
- Noise will be monitored.
Marine Activity
Construction activities northeast, southeast, northwest and southwest of the WALK Bridge on the Norwalk River
- Friday, May 3, from 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM.
- Saturday, May 4, from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
- Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
- Construction activities include pile driving for trestles, relocation of the WALK Bridge Control House and installation of secant pits ahead of micro-tunneling.
- Noise will be monitored.
Western channel closure on the Norwalk River, from Tuesday, May 7 - Saturday, May 18
- West channel: Tuesday, May 7 - Saturday, May 18 (Eastern channel is open to marine traffic)
- Marine users advised to follow navigation signs and marine police for directions; please call VH13 for marine police.
Other Activity
Utility work on East Avenue between Raymond Terrace and Winfield Street
- Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10, from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
- Alternating one-way traffic will be maintained on East Avenue.
- Noise and lighting will be monitored.
Construction activities southwest of the WALK Bridge near North Water Street
- Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10, from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Activities include materials delivery, site preparation and installation of a construction access ramp to the southwest trestle.
- Noise will be monitored.
Eversource and its contractors will begin street work, including excavating at the following locations:
Elizabeth Street, near the intersection of Day Street
- Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10, from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
- One-way traffic will be maintained on Elizabeth Street, on-street parking will be reduced near the work areas.
- Local property and business access will be maintained.
Fort Point Street (Rt. 136) between Seaview Ave and Van Zant Street
- Monday, May 6 – Friday, May 10, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
- Two-way traffic will be maintained on
Washington Street, and travel lanes will be reduced near the work areas. - Local property and business access will be
maintained. - For more information about this project,
please visit the Eversource Norwalk Bridge Transmission Relocation Project website.
You can also contact the Eversource Project Team at 800-793-2202 or send
an email to ProjectInfo@eversource.com.
Construction activities are subject to change. Modifications to the schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions.
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