Construction could end by fall

By Bob Bumcrot

The bridge across Wood Creek at the intersection of routes 44 and 272 next to Memorial Green is being rebuilt by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The bridge surface itself will be removed, one side at a time, and replaced with concrete and paving. Much of the stone will be cut up and used to line the west side of the stream. Additional drainage and a manhole will be added. Concrete wing walls will be constructed. The project permit runs through November, but a workman who declined to give his name predicted that the project would be completed in September.

Photo by Bruce Frisch.