WALK BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION NEWS
July 19 - July 29, 2024
Railroad Activity
Track and catenary work on the New Haven Line between Fort Point Street and the Strawberry Hill Avenue Railroad Bridge
- Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26, 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
- Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26, from 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
- No impacts to marine traffic are anticipated.
- Noise will be monitored.
Marine Activity
Temporary East Channel Closure on the Norwalk River
- Friday, July 18 - Sunday, September 1 (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
- Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26, 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
- Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26, 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
- Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26, from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- No impacts to local roads or sidewalks are anticipated.
- Noise will be monitored.
Eversource’s Norwalk Bridge Transmission Relocation Project will continue at the following locations:
Water Street near the intersection of Elizabeth Street (Night Work):
- Sunday, July 21 – Thursday, July 25, 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
Upcoming temporary closure of the East Norwalk train station on Saturday, August 17 - Friday, September 6.
- Work includes 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 18 (schedule details to come).
- 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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