Construction Underway on Rails to Trail Bridge

Construction is underway on the Route 322 bridge as part of an effort to enhance safety along Southington's linear trail, but motorists should be advised that there will be delays over the next two weeks.

Mohawk Construction, located on Canal Street, began work on the bridge last week. The bridge is the final project to be completed as part of the Phase II portion of the town's rails to trails construction.

With the framework in place, however, Southington officials said late last week that motorists should expect delays over the next two weeks and the portion of the trail including the bridge will be closed until work in completed.

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Southington Town Manager Garry Brumback released the following:

Mohawk Northeast will be performing maintenance and painting of the Rails to Trails bridge over Route 322 (Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike) starting on Monday, Sept. 17, which will last approximately two weeks. Traffic patterns will be established to allow alternating traffic on Route 322 at the overpass location.

The Rails to Trails Walk path will be closed in the immediate area of the bridge crossing starting Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the two-week time period.

Any questions concerning the project may be directed to Acting Town Engineer, James A. Grappone, P.E., at 860-276-6231 or by email at grapponej@southington.org. Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated.

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