Two-week detour for Route 156 bridge over Niantic River to begin March 7
As part of an ongoing rehabilitation of the bridge carrying Route 156 over the Niantic River, the state Department of Transportation has announced a closure and detour of Route 156 in East Lyme and Waterford from March 7 until March 19.
“The scheduled closure is necessary to facilitate the replacement of various electrical and mechanical components that are required to properly operate the bridge,” DOT said in a news release. “This work cannot be completed while maintaining vehicular traffic over the structure.”
The detour route is an 8-mile loop, according to DOT, which provided the following information:
• From Route 156 East, follow Route 161 North to Route 1 East to Niantic River Road South.
• From Route 156 West, follow Niantic River Road North to Route 1 West to Route 161 South.
The project was awarded to The Middlesex Corporation for $13,969,960 and is scheduled to be completed Dec. 17.
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