WALK BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION NEWS

February 26 - March 1, 2024

Railroad Activity 

Track and catenary work on the New Haven Line between Fort Point Street and the Strawberry Hill Avenue Railroad Bridge 

  • Monday, February 26 - Friday, March 1, from 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM.
  • No impacts to local roads, rail service or pedestrian trafficare anticipated.
  • Noise
    and construction lighting are anticipated and will be monitored.

Construction on the New Haven Line at the Fort Point StreetOsborne Avenue, and East Avenue Railroad Bridges

  • Monday, February 26 - Friday, March 1, 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 and will be monitored.

Marine Activity

Construction activities northeastsoutheastnorthwest and southwest of the WALK Bridge on the Norwalk River

  • Monday, February 26 - Friday, March 1, from 7:00 AM - 4.30 PM.
  • Construction activities include pile driving for trestles, relocation of the WALK Bridge Control House and installation of secant pits ahead of micro-tunneling. 
  • Construction noise is anticipated and will be monitored. 

Other Activity

Utility work on East Avenue between Fort Point Street and the East Norwalk Train Station

  • Monday, February 26 - Friday, March 1, from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM and 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM.
  • No impacts to local roads, parking or pedestrian traffic are anticipated.  
  • Construction noise and lighting will be monitored.
  • Schedule is subject to change.

Construction activities southwest of the WALK Bridge near North Water Street

  • Monday, February 26 - Friday, March 1, from 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
  • Activities include materials delivery, site preparation and installation of a construction access ramp to the southwest trestle.
  • Construction noise and lighting will be monitored.
  • Schedule is subject to change.

Site preparation for future vessel relocation site near 70-90 Water Street

  • Monday, February 26 - Friday, March 1, from 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM. 
  • Construction noise is anticipated and will be monitored.
  • Schedule is subject to change.

East Norwalk Train Station Closure

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting customers of the upcoming temporary closure of the East Norwalk train station

  • Monday, March 11 - Sunday, March 31.
  • Work includes installing a new underdrain system under the existing East Norwalk station northern parking lot in preparation for future station improvements.
  • Train station and parking lot must be closed to accommodate construction to ensure the safety of workers. 
  • No trains will serve East Norwalk Station during this period.
  • Full regular train service remains available at the South Norwalk station and at the Westport station.
  • Free shuttle service, starting March 11.
  • East Norwalk station parking permit holders can access the South Norwalk Train Station Garage during temporary closure.
  • More information available on East Norwalk Train Station project page.

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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