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Swing Bridge Construction Update: Week of September 8, 2024

Submitted by Sara Mendillo, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce

(September 8, 2024) — The Connecticut Department of Transportation has advised the following construction activities will take place at the Haddam/East Haddam Swing Bridge (Route 82) during the upcoming week of September 8, 2024:

Overnight Bridge Closures

  • The contractor will be performing overnight bridge closures this week as follows:
  • Monday night, (September 9, 2024) into Tuesday morning (September 10, 2024) – 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday night (September 10, 2024) into Wednesday morning (September 11, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Any changes to this schedule will be communicated in a timely manner.

Lane Closures

  • Single lane closures on Route 82 will occur Wednesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. within the project limits. Traffic flaggers will coordinate the alternating traffic sequence.
  • Both lanes will be reopened and operational during peak traffic hours.

Swing Span Testing

  • The contractor may occasionally perform a test opening of the new mechanicals of the swing span throughout the week. The contractor will work to limit traffic backups, but delays should be anticipated if a test occurs.

Marine Advisory

As of September 1, 2024, the bridge opens for recreational vessels between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (daily), on the hour only.

Please note that on days when wind gusts are 25 mph or higher, swing span openings will be cancelled. Mariners intending to pass through the bridge are encouraged to monitor the wind forecast on their navigation day and call the bridge operator.

Mariners are advised that the contractor’s suspended scaffold previously removed to provide additional clearance for vessels is scheduled to be reinstalled this week.

The tide clearance board is recommended as the best reference for gauging clearance at time of passage. The board is located on the bulkhead at Goodspeed, and has been set to reflect the vertical clearance to the contractor’s suspended scaffold.

The bridge operator can be reached at 860-218-4973.

Text Alerts

You can sign up for Text Alerts to receive notifications on bridge closures and re-openings, closure cancellations, and any emergency closures. To opt in, text the word SWINGBRIDGE to 888777. (Message and Data rates may apply). In addition to SMS messages, if you would like to receive Swing Bridge open/closed status notices via email or a voice call from Everbridge, please click here to enter the required information. Message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to opt out.

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