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New North Platform Opening Closing Existing North Platform at the Darien Train Station

12/19/2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that there will be a new north platform opening (track 3 – New York bound east side) and the closing of the existing north Platform (Track 3 – New York bound west side) at the Darien Train Station starting on Monday, January 5, 2026.

DOT Project No. 0301-0195 was awarded to Banton Construction, Inc. at a cost of $31,972,395.49 on August 3, 2023, and is scheduled to be completed August 2026.  This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 5 in New Haven.

 

DETOUR INFO

Measures will be in place (signs/traffic people) to direct commuters to the proper route to use.  The Track 3 West side of the platform will close, and the New Track 3 East side of the platform will open on January 5, 2026.  Wayfinding signs will be installed throughout station.

Specific Date e-alert to be issued: December 22, 2025

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