Plans would replace the Connecticut River Bridge with a new design along a new alignment parallel to and south of the existing bridge that improves reliability and offers higher speeds for Amtrak and Shore Line East trains. “I think in our message to them we need to say we need more information before we can give you our opinion as to whether or not this conflicts with our harbor management plan.” The Old Lyme commission voted unanimously to delay approval.One significant concern is that the construction of the new bridge, a structure roughly 1600 feet in length, “lacks any convenient, direct connections to local roadways for construction equipment and materials,” according to the application form. Project documents identify three potential routes to access the worksite.

Thames River: Replacement of the bridge between New London and Groton was completed in 2008, at a cost of $76 million. The existing Connecticut River Bridge is nearing the end of its useful life. Architect Available to Subscribers. The proposed Walk Bridge replacement project will restore the existing deteriorating rail bridge over the Norwalk River in Norwalk, Connecticut, US, to improve the safety and reliability of rail services. The other option (Option B) will replace the existing bridge with a vertical lift bridge and provide a minimum channel width of 150 feet and a maximum of 200 feet.The EA was available for public review and comment through June 30, 2014 at the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library (2 Library Lane, Old Lyme, CT) and the Acton Library (60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT).Based on the analysis in the Environmental Assessment, the FRA has prepared and finalized a For more information on the project or the EA, please contact:

§§ 4321 et. The long term cost saving would be enormous.It's time that the Connecticut River Bridge on the NEC gets replaced. The previous 1919 bascule lift bridge was replaced with a new vertical lift bridge. Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970, Congress required that federal agencies take a “hard look” at all federally funded and permitted projects which may pose significant impacts to the manmade and natural environment.In November 2016, the Connecticut River Bridge Replacement concluded the NEPA process with a “Finding of No Significant Impact,” allowing the project to move forward without significant impediments.That process was initiated, according to planning documents, when “Amtrak conducted a 2006 inspection, which determined the bridge was structurally deficient and determined that periodic rehabilitation work was no longer sufficient to keep the century-old bridge functional.”The Environmental Assessment for the project, required under NEPA, was available for public view and comment in 2014, at the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library in Old Lyme and the Acton Library in Old Saybrook, In an email Wednesday, Jason Abrams, public relations manager for Amtrak, said Amtrak, under the direction of the Federal Railroad Administration, assisted in preparing the NEPA documents and completed a full Environmental Assessment for the project that addresses environmental concerns, including boating and fishing.“With the release of the FONSI, the NEPA review for this project is complete. Completed in 1907, it is the oldest movable bridge between New Haven, CT and Boston, MA. Amtrak currently plans to replace the Connecticut River Bridge. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! That would shorten the length of the approach and hopefully eliminated the need for a lift bridge. Over 110 years old, the Connecticut River Bridge along the Northeast Corridor between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme is the oldest movable bridge between New Haven and Boston. Key Contacts . Reconstruction of I-95 over West River & Bridge Replacement New Haven & West Haven, CT. Connecticut Department of Transportation.

The Amtrak Old Saybrook – Old Lyme Bridge is the last crossing of the Connecticut River before it reaches Long Island Sound.It is a Truss bridge with a bascule span, allowing boat traffic to go through. Clarendon Hills, IL (BNSF Chicago Sub; MP 18.71) In the existing structure, vertical clearance is 68 feet in the open position.

Each town was presented with a Pre-Submission Consultation Form from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Land and Water Resources Division as part of an application for a Structures, Dredging & Fill license and/or Tidal Wetlands license. Connecticut River AMTRAK Old Saybrook-Old Lyme Bridge, mile 3.4, will open as soon as practicable for all non-commercial vessels that cannot pass under the closed draws, but in no case shall the delay be more than 20 minutes from the time the opening was requested. I'm just thinking realistically.

The purpose of the Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project is to improve the aging bridge, enhance its reliability and long-term serviceability, and ensure continued passenger and freight rail operations along the Northeast Corridor and navigation along the Connecticut River. That replaced a draw bridge over the River. Not sure why you'd need the third track.There is a lot of marsh land in the area surrounding the bridge which would make permitting a nightmare if they want to make substantive changes.I would think with an electrified line and very little freight, they could built a higher bridge with a steep approach(2 or 3%).