Nighttime Construction Work On Westport Bridge Beginning Soon

WESTPORT, CT — Police said nighttime construction work on Cribari Bridge in Westport is scheduled to begin July 30, with work expected to be completed within six weeks.

"Town officials have been notified by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) that during an inspection by the Bridge Safety Department several weeks ago, structural deficiencies were discovered both in the substructure and ornamental truss structure of the Cribari Bridge," police said in a release.

According to police, ConnDOT has determined immediate repairs are necessary to maintain the continued safety and stability of the existing bridge structure. The bridge is located over the Saugatuck River.

"ConnDOT intends to commence construction to repair the deficiencies on July 30, 2018, tentatively completing the work within six weeks, weather permitting," police said.

The contractor will work at night between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., Monday evenings through Friday mornings, closing the bridge (including the sidewalk) to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Marine traffic requiring bridge openings may be limited during the work periods.

"The contractor will post appropriate detours around the bridge work," police said. "Residents, commuters and mariners are encouraged to plan accordingly and/or seek alternate routes if necessary."

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