Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

WALK Bridge Replacement - Norwalk

2. Notice of Scoping for the Norwalk River Railroad Bridge, Norwalk

Project Title: Replacement of the Norwalk River Railroad Bridge (WALK Bridge)

Municipality where proposed project might be located: Norwalk, Connecticut

Project Description: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) proposes to replace the Norwalk River Railroad Bridge, which carries the New Haven Line Railroad over the Norwalk River in the city of Norwalk.  The bridge was built in 1896 and is a truss swing bridge with three fixed spans and one movable span.  Total length is 565 feet.  The activities associated with total replacement of the existing bridge include the following:

  • Complete replacement of the entire bridge
  • Complete replacement of the fender system
  • Complete replacement of the high towers
  • Replacement of the track rails and ties
  • Signal and communications replacements which will include the installation of a new cable spanning the river either via submarine or aerial path

The purpose of this project is to replace the existing, deteriorated bridge with a resilient bridge structure which will enhance the safety and reliability of commuter and intercity passenger rail service, offer operational flexibility and ease of maintenance, as well as provide for increased capacity and efficiencies of rail transportation along the New Haven Line/ Northeast Corridor. 

Project Maps:  Click here to view a map and an aerial photograph of the project area.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  Tuesday, March 10, 2015
There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this project at:

DATE: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 (In case of inclement weather: Thursday, February 26, 2015 same time and place) 

TIME: 7:00 pm

PLACE: City Hall Community Room, 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851 

NOTES:  The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities (ADA accessible).  Deaf and hearing impaired persons and those with limited English proficiency wishing to attend this meeting and requiring an interpreter may make arrangements by contacting the CTDOT's Office of Communications at 860-594-3062 (voice only) at least five working days prior to the meeting.  Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public. 

Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at CTDOT's Office of Engineering, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Connecticut, during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Written comments should be sent to:

Name: Mr. Mark Alexander, Transportation Assistant Planning Director
Agency:
Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Policy and Planning
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Connecticut, 06131
E-Mail: dot.environmentalplanning@ct.gov

If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about this project, contact:
Name: Mr. John Hanifin, Transportation Supervising Engineer
Agency: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address: 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, Connecticut, 06131
Phone: (860) 594-2899
E-Mail: John.Hanifin@ct.gov