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03/01/2021

Scheduled Upcoming Closure and Detour of Route 154 in Old Saybrook for Bridge Replacement Activities

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the scheduled closure and detour of Route 154 in Old Saybrook from March 8, 2021, to May 31, 2021. This closure is required to facilitate construction activities to replace Bridge 02708 carrying Route 154 over Plum Bank Creek.

The project consists of the full replacement of Bridge 02708. During this construction season, the existing bridge will be reconstructed utilizing precast substructure elements founded on piles, with prestressed concrete deck units to form the bridge deck. Cast-in-place closure pours and parapets will complete the new structure.

The overhead utilities that were relocated last season will be permanently relocated after the new bridge is constructed. In addition, a new 12-inch watermain will be installed.

Detour Information

Access to the south side of the bridge from the north:

  • Continue North of the bridge on Route 154 for 1.1 miles. Turn right onto Old Boston Post Road and travel for 0.7 miles to Main Street. Turn right onto Main Street and travel for 0.5 miles to Maple Avenue. Turn right onto Maple Avenue and continue for 1.3 miles until Route 154 is reached. Turn right onto Route 154 and follow for 0.9 miles bringing traffic to the North side of the structure.

Access to the north side of the bridge from the south:

  • Continue South of the bridge on Route 154 for 0.9 miles. Turn left onto Maple Avenue and continue 1.3 miles. Turn left onto Main Street and continue 0.5 miles. Turn left onto Old Boston Post Road and continue for 0.7 miles. Turn left again onto Route 154 and follow for 1.1 miles bringing traffic to the North side of the structure.

CT DOT Project No. 0105-0215 was awarded to Arborio Corporation at a cost of $2,152,022.00 on May 29, 2020, and is scheduled to be completed July 30, 2021.


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