CTDOT Plans for Replacement of Devon Rail Bridge in Stratford and Milford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation's (CTDOT) Office of Engineering is developing plans for the replacement of the Devon Rail Bridge carrying Metro-North Railroad mainline over the Housatonic River between the town of Stratford and the city of Milford. In addition, plans are also being developed for the replacement of the Naugatuck Avenue Bridge over Metro-North Railroad in Milford and the Metro-North Railroad Bridge over East Main Street in Stratford which will be reconstructed concurrently with the Devon Bridge replacement.

The projects will involve full replacement of the three bridges as well as the associated track work.

The present schedule indicates that the design will be completed in December 2029, with construction anticipated to start in the spring of 2030, assuming acceptance of the project, availability of funding and receipt of any required right-of-way and environmental permits. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80 percent (80%) Federal, 14.8 percent (14.8%) State funds, and 5.2 percent (5.2%) Amtrak funding.

It is CTDOT's policy to keep the public informed and involved when such projects are undertaken. It is important that the community share its concerns with the CTDOT to assist in the project's development. CTDOT will hold a meeting with Town and City officials to present and discuss the scope of this project.

If anyone has any questions or comments on this project, contact Transportation Principal Engineer Alvaro Garcia Jr., P.E. at (860) 594-3353 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Please make reference to State Project Nos. 0301-0168.