Connecticut Department of Transportation

10/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/16/2026 12:09

Weekend Closures for Rehabilitation of Bridge Carrying Route 130 Over Pequonnock River in Bridgeport

Weekend Closures for Rehabilitation of Bridge Carrying Route 130 Over Pequonnock River in Bridgeport

10/16/2026

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing the continuous overnight closures of bridge carrying Route 130 (Stratford Ave) over Pequonnock River in Bridgeport.

CTDOT Project No. 0015-0339 was awarded to Mohawk Northeast, Inc. at a cost of $38,988,223.20 on November 26, 2024, and is scheduled to be completed on November 30, 2026. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 3 in the City of New Haven.

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

Route 130 (Stratford Avenue) will be fully closed, across from the intersection of Stratford Avenue/Kossuth Street on the east side, to the intersection of Water Street/Fairfield Avenue/Route 130 (Stratford Avenue) on the west. Traffic will follow the posted detour or be advised to seek alternate routes, mainly via I-95. The following weekends are scheduled for continuous closure:

  • Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. until Monday October 19, 2026, at no later than 5:00 a.m.
  • Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. until Monday October 26, 2026, at no later than 5:00 a.m.
  • Friday, October 30, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. until Monday November 2, 2026, at no later than 5:00 a.m.
  • Friday, November 6, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. until Monday November 9, 2026, at no later than 5:00 a.m.

Taxi Service
Only active during sidewalk closures due to construction.

East Side Pick-Up: Intersection of Stratford Avenue and Kossuth Street

West Side Pick-Up: Intersection of Stratford Avenue and Water Street

No cost for travel between pick-up locations

Passenger's name and address to be included on Log of service

Call (860) 982-4186 with questions.

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