03/31/2019
Rehabilitation of Lake Avenue Bridge over the Merritt Parkway in Greenwich
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the start of construction on the Lake Avenue Bridge over the Merritt Parkway.
The project consists of replacing the structural steel members and the concrete bridge deck. The decorative panels and ornamental railing will be preserved by cleaning and painting offsite and returned them to their original locations on the new structure. A two-tube rail system will replace the existing metal beam railing to increase safety and improve aesthetics of the ornamental rail.
A 17-week detour of Lake Avenue is required to perform the work. The closure will begin after the last school day in June, 2019 in order to have the least impact on school bus transportation.
DOT Project No. 56-309 was awarded to Mohawk Northeast, Inc. of Plantsville, CT on January 18, 2019, at a cost of $4,593,699.65 and is scheduled for completion on November 30, 2019.
LANE CLOSURE INFO
Motorists can expect alternating lane closures on Lake Avenue during the day and night before the Lake Avenue Bridge will be closed for approximately a 17-week period starting in late June, 2019. Motorist can also expect lane closures on the Merritt Parkway during the construction of the bridge. The work hours for this project on the Merritt Parkway are Monday through Friday southbound between 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., northbound between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and Saturday and Sunday between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 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 vicinity and be guided by Construction signs and lane devices for lane closures.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062
FAX: (860) 594-3065
WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot