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Swing Bridge Construction Update: Week of October 13, 2024

Submitted by Sara Mendillo

(October 13, 2024) — The Connecticut Department of Transportation advises the following construction activities at the Haddam/East Haddam Swing Bridge (Route 82) for the upcoming week of October 13, 2024:

Overnight Bridge Closures

  • The contractor will be performing overnight bridge closures this week as follows:
  • Monday night (10/14/24) into Tuesday morning (10/15/24) – 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday night (10/15/24) into Wednesday morning (10/16/24) – 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 betwee 9:00 a.m. and 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.

Marine Advisory

Boaters are advised that the bridge is currently opening for tall recreational vessels between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (daily) on the hour only. After an 8:00 p.m. opening (if required), the bridge will not open for tall vessels until 6:00 a.m. the following morning.

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, has been reinstalled.

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 indicate the vertical clearance to the contractor’s suspended scaffold.

The bridge operator can be reached at 860-218-4973. Please be advised that this phone number is designated for marine use only.

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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