Sprain Brook Bridge Rehabilitation Project a Possibility

The town of Woodbury is contemplating a project to rehabilitate the bridge over Sprain Brook, First Selectman William J. Butterly, Jr. announced via a press release.

The bridge rehabilitation project would receive federal funds under the Federal Local Bridge Program administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Federal aid would reimburse 80 percent of the bridge rehabilitation cost, with the remaining 20 percent paid from municipal funds.

The federal aid for the project was authorized under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) administered by the Federal Highway Administration and the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

If undertaken, the project design would be expected to begin in early 2016, with construction likely in 2017 or 2018.

Butterly said local and state policies encourage the town to provide information to its residents as early as possible, and also encourage residents to raise any concerns or ask questions to municipal officials.

Anyone wanting additional information may contact the First Selectman’s Office at 203-263-2141.

Photo Credit: Bill Butterly, First Selectman of Woodbury, CT