Press Releases
10/08/2019
Lake Avenue Bridge over the Merritt Parkway in Greenwich Scheduled to Reopen by November 20, 2019
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that the Lake Avenue Bridge over the Merritt Parkway in Greenwich, will continue to be closed to traffic and is now scheduled to reopen by November 20, 2019.
The project consists of replacing all the structural steel members and the concrete bridge deck. The decorative panels and ornamental railing will be preserved by cleaning and painting offsite and returned to their original locations on the new structure. A Two-Tube rail system will replace the existing metal beam rail, increasing safety and improve viewing of the ornamental rail. The original 17-weeks detour of Lake Avenue is being extended to 21 weeks to perform all bridge and roadway work on Lake Ave. This will eliminate the need for use of alternating one way traffic from October 20, 2019 to November 30, 2019 for the roadway portion of Lake Avenue which was originally anticipated.
DOT Project No. 56-309 was awarded to Mohawk Northeast, Inc. of Plantsville, CT on January 18, 2019, at a cost of $4,593,699.65 and is scheduled for completion on November 30, 2019.
LANE CLOSURE INFO-
Motorists can expect the Lake Avenue Bridge to be closed for an additional four weeks in order for all roadway work to be completed by November 20, 2019. Motorist can also expect lane closures on the Merritt Parkway during the construction of the bridge through November 30, 2019. The allowable work hours for this project on the Merritt Parkway Rte. 15 are Monday through Friday Southbound between 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., Northbound between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity and be guided by Construction signs and lane devices for lane closures.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot