The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing the continued replacement of Bridge No. 07036 on Route 138 in Griswold. The project 0057-0122 consists of replacing the existing culvert with a 9-foot span by 8-foot rise precast box culvert in place of the existing pipe culvert. Invert of the box will be buried under 1’ of natural streambed material. Installation of new headwalls, wingwalls, cutoff walls, and return walls at the inlet and outlet as well as the installation of a preformed scour hole at the outlet and a riprap pad at the inlet. Construction has temporary and permanent impacts to wetlands. Overhead utilities are permanently being moved from the south side of the road to the north side.
CTDOT Project No. 0057-0122 was awarded to The Brunalli Construction Company, Inc at a cost of $3,020,333.17 on September 10, 2024, and is scheduled to be completed November 28, 2025. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 2 in Norwich.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
Motorists can expect one lane alternating traffic with the use of flaggers on Route 138 leading up to the full closure.
Route 138 will be closed to through traffic starting the morning of August 4, 2025, and remain closed for a 21-day period. Route 138 will be reopened no later than Monday, August 25, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. Traffic will be detoured with appropriate signage.
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 area.