Hanson Road Bridge To Close Soon For Reconstruction: Town Of Darien

DARIEN, CT — Darien announced on Friday that the Hanson Road Bidge over Stony Brook will close for reconstruction on Oct. 1.

The closure is expected to last through Feb. 5, the town said.

A detour will be in place during construction. The detour route on Middlesex Road and Hollow Tree Ridge Road can be viewed here.

A portion of Hanson Road and Hummingbird Lane will be accessible from Hollow Tree Ridge Road. Additionally, a portion of Hanson Road, Linda Lane and Althea Lane will be accessible from Middlesex Road.

Traffic detours through high school property will not be allowed, the town said.

The western bridge abutment at the bridge was found to be compromised in July 2022, and temporary repairs were made. However, the bridge, which was built in 1936, needs to be completely replaced.

Earlier this year, the Darien Representative Town Meeting voted to approve an appropriation and bonding authorization of $2,067,250 to replace the bridge.

Darien will be reimbursed for 50 percent of the project cost thanks to the Connecticut Department of Transportation Local Bridge Program.