The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing the rehabilitation of the Putnam Memorial Bridge in Glastonbury and Wethersfield will start on Monday, March 16, 2026. The purpose of this project is to increase the load rating factor for all legal, permit, and emergency vehicles through strengthening and bracing of the existing structural steel. The project will also include deck patching and new wearing surface installation, drainage repairs, inspection catwalk removal, substructure concrete repairs, and full painting of the bridge.
CTDOT Project number 0053-0199 was awarded to ROTHA Contracting Company at a cost of $48 Million on February 27, 2026, and is scheduled to start on March 16, 2026 and be completed by November 3, 2028. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 1 in Rocky Hill, CT.
LANE CLOSURE INFO
Motorists can expect the following for the duration of the project:
- Daytime shoulder closures on Route 3 leading up to and on the Putnam Memorial bridge Monday through Friday during the hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., along with Saturday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Nighttime lane closures on Route 3 northbound Monday through Friday during the hours from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., along with Saturday through Sunday from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Nighttime lane closures on Route 3 southbound Monday through Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Friday 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., along with Saturday through Sunday 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 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 area.