WALK BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION NEWS

August 30 - September 9, 2024

Railroad Activity 

Track and catenary work on the New Haven Line​between Washington Street Railroad Bridge and the Strawberry Hill Avenue Railroad Bridge 

  • Friday, August 30 - 6:30 PM - 6:00 AM.
  • Tuesday, September 3 - Friday, September 6, from 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM and 6:30 PM - 6:00 AM.
  • No impacts to local roads, rail service or pedestrian traffic are anticipated.
  • Noise and lighting will be monitored.

Construction activities northeast, southeast, northwest and southwest of the WALK Bridge on the Norwalk River

  • Tuesday, September 3 - Friday, September 6, from 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM - 6:00 AM.​
  • No impacts to marine traffic are anticipated.
  • Noise will be monitored. 

Marine Activity

Temporary East Channel Closure on the Norwalk River 

  • Friday, August 30 - Sunday, September 8 (24 hours).
  • The western channel at the WALK Bridge remains open to marine users.
  • Marine users are advised to follow navigation signs and marine police directions. For marine police, please call VH 13.
  • Schedule is subject to change.

Other Activity

Overnight Utility work on East Avenue between Olmstead Place and Winfield Street

  • Tuesday, September 3 - Friday, September 6, from 8:00 PM -  6:30 AM.
  • 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

  • Tuesday, September 3 - Friday, September 6, from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
  • No impacts to local roads, sidewalks or marine traffic are anticipated.
  • Noise will be monitored.

Construction activities between Fort Point Street and Moore street

  • Tuesday, September 3 - Friday, September 6, from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
  • No impacts to local roads or sidewalks are anticipated.
  • Noise will be monitored.

Osborne Avenue closed under the Railroad Bridge between Rowan Street and Fort Point Street

  • Osborne Avenue under the Railroad Bridge is closed between Rowan Street and Fort Point Street thru March 2025.
  • Northbound traffic will be detoured west along Van Zant Street to Fort Point Street, and southbound traffic will be detoured west on Fort Point Street and Van Zant Street to points south of the bridge. 
  • Pedestrian and bicycle access will be maintained for most of the closure except when construction equipment is required on Osborne Avenue for certain activities.
  • Motorists are advised to follow posted detour signs and routes.
  • All local property and business access are maintained.

 

Eversource’s Norwalk Bridge Transmission Relocation Project:

Water Street near the intersection of Elizabeth Street (Night Work)

  • Intermittent activity Monday, September 2 – Thursday, September 5, from 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM.
  • At times, Water Street may be closed between Hanford Street and Haviland Street and detours will be implemented as needed.
  • Local property and business access will be maintained. Parking spaces will be reduced near the work area.

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

East Norwalk Train Station Closure
Temporary closure of the East Norwalk train station thru Friday, September 6.

  • Work includes beginning demolition of the existing north platform, and construction of a temp platform and access ramps to facilitate future station improvements.
  • Train station and parking lot must be closed to accommodate construction to ensure the safety of workers. 
  • No trains will serve East Norwalk Station during this period.
  • Full regular train service remains available at the South Norwalk station and at the Westport station.
  • Free shuttle service, starting August 19, please link to schedule here
  • No Shuttle service on Labor Day, Monday, September 2.
  • East Norwalk station parking permit holders can access the South Norwalk Train Station Garage during the temporary closure.

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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