EAST HADDAM, Conn. — The overnight bridge closures scheduled to occur weeknights from 3/27/23 through 3/31/23 have been CANCELED.
Please be advised:
We are now sending TEXT Alerts for bridge closures and re-openings, closure cancellations, and any emergency closures. To Opt-in, text the word SWINGBRIDGE to 888777. (Message and Data rates may apply). In addition to SMS messages, if you would like to receive Swing Bridge open/closed status notices via email or a voice call from Everbridge, please click here to enter the required information. (Message and data rates may apply). Reply HELP for help, STOP to Opt-out.
Effective Nov. 11, 2022, any trucks that exceed 16 tons are restricted from using the East Haddam Swing Bridge, until further notice. Routine enforcement by the Connecticut State Police and Department of Motor Vehicles will continue to occur during this 16-ton restriction period.
Project traffic WEBCAMS (one on each side of the river) are available 24/7 to monitor the traffic conditions at the bridge, the camera feeds are viewable from our project website homepage.
Road signage will alert drivers to lane closures in the construction area. Please pay attention to road signage, slow down, and stay safe!
Access to local businesses and residents within the work zones will be maintained.
Unforeseen circumstances have the potential to impact all scheduled construction activities.
The bridge, which carries Route 82 over the Connecticut River, will be getting a major rehabilitation of the structural, mechanical, and electrical components, according to the state.
The nearest crossing over the Connecticut River is 17 miles to the north on the Arrigoni Bridge in Middletown and 14 miles to the south on I-95.
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