The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the start of construction for the replacement of Bridge 02018 which carries Route 66 over Pocotopaug Creek in East Hampton.
The project consists of initial site preparation to facilitate demolition of the existing bridge, the installation of a new precast box culvert, including precast simulated “dry stack” stone walls and parapets, decorative sidewalk and driveways, and full-width roadway paving. The paving limits begin on Route 66 roughly in front of the Belltown Smoke Shop and extends east past the west driveway to Classic Auto.
The bulk of the bridge work will occur during a two-week road closure of Route 66 in mid-July. A signed detour route will guide motorists around the project site during the closure. Additional notification will be provided in advance of the closure.
DOT Project No. 0041-0118 was awarded to Mizzy Construction, Inc. of Plainville, Connecticut at a cost of $2,392,597.00, on February 19, 2020, and is scheduled to be completed October 9, 2020.
Motorists may experience delays on Route 66 and nearby roads, including periods of alternating one-way traffic.