Public Hearing Scheduled For Wesskum Wood Road Scenic Road Upgrades

GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Department of Public Works will hold a virtual public hearing on June 9 to present and receive feedback on a proposed modification or alteration related to Wesskum Wood Road, a scenic road that runs through Binney Park.

Plans include the addition of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) and related signage at the mid-block pedestrian crossing on Wesskum Wood Road at Binney Park.

All interested residents, stakeholders, and members of the public to attend and participate.

Public hearing details are below:

• Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM
• Location: Virtual via Zoom
• Zoom Link: Click here to join
• Passcode: 2076345
• Phone Dial-In (Toll-Free Options): 833 548 0276, 877 853 5257, 888 475 4499
• Webinar ID: 889 3860 6880

Originally built in 1950, the Wesskum Wood Road Bridge suffered significant wear and tear over the years, necessitating a complete replacement.

Read also: Greenwich Celebrates Completion Of Wesskum Woods Road Bridge

The $1.67 million project incorporated several enhancements to improve safety, accessibility and aesthetics.

Work on the bridge replacement began on July 5, 2023, and the roadway was reopened as scheduled on July 1, 2024.

The natural stones with deep joints and flat capstones from the old bridge were incorporated into the new design to help keep with the charm of the Old Greenwich neighborhood and Binney Park.

The town utilized the Accelerated Bridge Construction technique to reduce road closure time and inconvenience for residents.

According to DPW, 50 percent of the construction and inspection of the project was funded through the state of Connecticut Local Bridge Program grant.

The town celebrated the completion of the project in November 2024.

The proposal has been submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission.