Route 82 Bridge Replacement-Road Closure Postponement

Route 82 Bridge Replacement-Road Closure Postponement

TRAFFIC IMPACTS

Be advised, as of this morning, it was decided that Rt. 82 closure for replacement of the bridges, will not take effect until July 19^th of this year.

The expected closure duration is still 65 days, with a target to reopen the road to traffic on Sept. 21^st.

A full road closure and detour will be necessary for a maximum duration of 65 consecutive days, beginning or about June 19, 2021, to August 22, 2021. The closure will facilitate the demolition of the existing structures and construction of the new bridges. Detour routes will be clearly marked and additional notification will be provided prior to the closure.

Replacement of Bridge 01140 and Bridge 05401 Carrying Route 82 over East Branch Eight Mile River and Swamp Brook in Salem

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing the start of work activity for the complete replacement of Bridges 01140 and 05401, beginning on or about February 1, 2021.

The project consists of the full replacement of both structures just west of Route 11. The new bridges will consist of precast structural elements such as wingwalls, abutments, and bridge deck units set upon galvanized steel girders. The abutment footings will bear on steel H-piles. Relocation of overhead utilities will be required to facilitate construction activities.

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