Wesskum Wood Road Bridge Replacement Scheduled To Begin Soon

Information via Greenwich Department of Public Works

GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Department of Public Works recently announced that construction to replace the Wesskum Wood Road Bridge will start on July 5.

The project, which will cost $1.67 million, is anticipated to take approximately one year to complete, with the work limits located on Wesskum Wood Road between Binney Park Drive and Sound Beach Avenue.

A vehicular detour will be in effect with the detour route utilizing Arch Street, Sound Beach Avenue, West End Avenue, Summit Road, Drinkwater Place and Owenoke Way.

Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) techniques will be utilized in this project to reduce road closure time. Access to Binney Park’s tennis court, playground and baseball fields will remain open to the public via Binney Park Drive.

The Wesskum Wood Road Bridge is located adjacent to Binney Park and carries vehicular traffic.

The project will replace a deteriorating bridge built in 1950. In addition to the new bridge, curbing, sidewalk, a new path connecting to the Binney Park trail, accessible pedestrian ramps and decorative crosswalks will be installed, portions of Wesskum Wood Road will be repaved, and new pavement markings will be applied.

Project features:

• Build a brand-new bridge – Correct the bridge’s existing structural deficiencies.
• Minimize construction impacts – Employ Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) techniques to significantly reduce road closure time.
• Pedestrian safety and accessibility – Install two new decorative crosswalks, a new sidewalk to the interior of the bridge, a new path connecting to the Binney Park trail, and three new accessible pedestrian ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The roadway shoulder will be widened to accommodate bicyclists.
• Aesthetics – Match the aesthetics of the scenic area by maintaining the look and feel of the existing bridge with naturally rounded stones with deep joints and flat capstones. New landscaping will also be added.

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