WALK BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION NEWS

September 29 - October 9, 2023

Railroad Activity 

Track work on the Danbury Branch between Science Road and North Water Street

  • Monday, October 2 - Friday, October 6, from 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
  • No impacts to local roads, rail service or pedestrian traffic are anticipated.
  • Noise and construction lighting are anticipated.

Track and Catenary Improvements on the New Haven Line

  • Friday, September 29 - Saturday, September 30, from 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM.
  • Monday, October 2 - Friday, October 6, from 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM and 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM.
  • No impacts to local roads, rail service or pedestrian traffic are anticipated.
  • Noise and construction lighting are anticipated.

Roadway Activity

Overnight utility work from Fitch Street to Winfield Street on East Avenue

  • Monday, October 2 - Friday, October 6, from 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM.
  • Alternating one-way traffic at Fort Point Street and East Avenue. 
  • All local property and business access are maintained.

Marine Activity

Construction activities northeast and southeast  and northwest and southwest of the WALK Bridge on the Norwalk River

  • Monday, October 2 - Friday, October 6, from 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
  • Construction activities to install marine and pile driving.
  • Construction noise is anticipated.

​Other Activity

Allison Wyatt Playground temporarily closed during improvements to the Oyster Shell Park tidal wetland

  • Monday-Saturday (Hours of operations depending on Norwalk River’s low tide).
  • Noise and construction lighting are anticipated. 
  • Allison Wyatt Playground temporary closure maintains park users’ safety during Oyster Shell Park tidal wetlands improvements.
  • Public access to Oyster Shell Park and the Norwalk River Valley Trail is maintained.
  • Event parking at Oyster Shell Park is maintained but reduced by approximately 12 spaces.
  • Pedestrians and cyclists are advised to follow directional signage with construction flaggers on hand for safe access to the trail and walkway during operations. 
  • The Oyster Shell Park, a tidal wetlands area, includes excavation to remove invasive species; the result will be the construction of a living shoreline, including plantings, oyster cultch and a terrapin habitat area.


Related Project

Eversource and its contractors will continue excavating along Elizabeth Street and a portion of Day Street for the installation of a new water main

  • Monday, October 2 - Friday, October 6, from 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
  • At times, Elizabeth Street and the northern part of Day Street will be closed to thru traffic.
  • Local property and business access will be maintained, but on-street parking will be reduced near the work areas.
  • For more information, please visit the Eversource Norwalk Bridge Transmission Relocation Project website. You can also contact the Eversource Project Team at 800-793-2202 or email ProjectInfo@eversource.com.

Construction activities are subject to change. Modifications to the schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions.

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