The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is developing plans to mill and pave 17 bridges along Route 3, 372, 94 and I-91 in the Greater Hartford area. This project will be part of the state-wide bridge preservation program as follow up to pavement preservation projects with the purpose of repairing the bridge decks thus extending their service life and keeping the structures in a state of good repair.
The project involves removing the bridge overlay and membrane, the necessary repairs to the bridge deck and applying new membrane and overlay as well as replacing the bridge joints.
A list of the bridges and their locations can be found below:
|
Bridge No. |
Description |
Route |
Town |
|
03161 |
Route 3 over I-91 and Dividend Brook |
Route 3 |
Rocky Hill |
|
03523 |
Route 3 over Route 9 |
Route 3 |
Cromwell |
|
00419 |
Route 3 over Naubuc Avenue |
Route 3 |
Glastonbury |
|
05546 |
Route 3 over Main Street |
Route 3 |
Glastonbury |
|
05561 |
Route 3 over Route 2 and Ramp 080 eastbound |
Route 3 |
Glastonbury |
|
05562 |
Route 3 Town Road 801 over Route 2 Ramp 080 |
Route 3 |
Glastonbury |
|
06288 |
Route 3 northbound over I-91 Town Road 802 |
Route 3 |
Wethersfield |
|
06289 |
Route 3 northbound over I-91 |
Route 3 |
Wethersfield |
|
06290 |
Route 3 southbound over I-91 and TR804 |
Route 3 |
Wethersfield |
|
01090 |
Route 372 over Mattabasset River |
Route 372 |
Berlin |
|
00387 |
Route 94 over Route 17 |
Route 94 |
Glastonbury |
|
01451 |
I-91 northbound over Providence and Worcester Rr |
I-91 |
Wethersfield |
|
01452 |
I-91 southbound over Providence and Worcester Rr |
I-91 |
Wethersfield |
|
01453 |
I-91 northbound over Middletown Avenue |
I-91 |
Wethersfield |
|
01454 |
I-91 southbound over Middletown Avenue |
I-91 |
Wethersfield |
|
01456 |
I-91 northbound over Elm Street |
I-91 |
Wethersfield |
|
01457 |
I-91 southbound over Elm Street |
I-91 |
Wethersfield |
The present schedule indicates that the design will be completed in August 2025, with construction anticipated to start in the spring of 2026, assuming acceptance of the project, availability of funding and receipt of any required right-of-way and environmental permits. This project will be undertaken with 100% state funds.
It is CTDOT's policy to keep the public informed and involved when such projects are undertaken. It is important that the community share its concerns with CTDOT to assist in the project's development. At this time, it is not anticipated that a formal public hearing will be necessary due to the minimal impact to traffic and routine preservation scope of the project.
If anyone has any questions or comments on this project, contact Jacob Booth, Supervising Engineer, at (860) 594-2862 or by e-mail at Jacob.Booth@ct.gov. Please make reference to State Project No. 0171-0519.