Westport Bridge To Close Temporarily

WESTPORT, CT — Public Works Director Peter Ratkiewich announced Wednesday the Bayberry Lane Bridge over the Aspetuck River will be closed from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. beginning Jan. 7 for approximately two days in order to conduct soil borings in preparation for the replacement of the bridge.

According to a news release, the closure is weather dependent and appropriate signage will be posted. (To sign up for Westport breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

The Bayberry Lane Bridge is eligible for replacement under the Federal Local Bridge Program administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The cost of the bridge replacement will receive 80 percent reimbursement from federal aid with the remaining 20 percent paid from municipal funds.

The project design has started and is expected to be completed by 2020, with construction expected in 2021. Anyone wanting additional information can contact the Westport Public Works Department at 203-341-1120.

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