The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the start of the construction project to rehabilitate Bridge 00327 carrying Route 1 over the Housatonic River in Milford and Stratford.
The project primarily consists of structural improvements to the bridge. The superstructure (topside of the bridge) will be performed in four stages: Pre-Stage 1 consists of the rehabilitation of the center of the bridge. Stage 1 consists of the rehabilitation of the north side of the bridge. Stage 2 consists of the rehabilitation of the center of the bridge. Stage 3 consists of the rehabilitation of the south side of the bridge. Concurrently during these stages, the contractor will perform the rehabilitation of the substructure (underside of the bridge).
Motorists can expect lane closures on U.S. Route 1 and other roadways. The allowable work hours for this project are Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., and between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.; Friday through Saturday between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.; Saturday through Sunday between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.; and Sunday through Monday between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Additionally, scheduled intermittent closures of Route 1 will be allowed for a duration not to exceed three 48-hour periods between 10:00 PM Friday through 5:00 AM Monday, and will not take place during a legal holiday or legal holiday period. Public notification via press release will occur in advance of any closure.
Motorists are advised to remain alert, drive cautiously, and to maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity.
Marine Traffic information
The contractor will maintain U.S. Route 1 bridge opening to marine traffic at all times, restricted by single leaf closures. The times when the channel is restricted by one inoperable leaf will be limited to; 77 days of single leaf closure any time from 4/1/2022 to 6/30/2022 and 119 days of a single leaf closure any time between 7/11/2022 and 11/30/2022. These restrictions are not required to be consecutive days.
DOT Project No. 0083-0267 was awarded to Mohawk Northeast Inc. of Plantsville, CT on July 1, 2021, at a cost of $13,595,073.75 and is scheduled for completion on November 29, 2022.