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July 26, 2006
Road Closures on Rt. 1 at the Railroad Bridge
Connecticut Department of Transportation officials have announced that there will be nightly road closures on Route 1 in Darien, under the Metro-North Railroad Bridge, between West Avenue and Tokeneke Road for demolition of a portion of the existing railroad bridge.
• Beginning Monday, July 31 through Friday night, August 4
The roadway will be closed from 11:00PM to 5:00AM each night that the work is scheduled, in order to remove the existing bridge steel for Track 3. Drivers will need to follow the posted detour signs during this time.
• Westbound Route 1 traffic will turn right onto Sedgewick Avenue and then left on
Leroy Avenue to return to Route 1.
• Eastbound Route 1 traffic will turn left onto Leroy Avenue and then right onto Sedgewick Avenue to return to Route 1.
Please allow for extra time to reach the train station and board your train. The
Connecticut Department of Transportation understands the inconvenience of these
closures and will complete this work as quickly as possible. Your patience and
cooperation are greatly appreciated.
During this time, local traffic will be permitted to access the railroad facilities and
residences, but no traffic will be allowed to pass below the bridge. Traffic control
personnel will be on site directing motorists and pedestrians during the construction
operations. Pedestrian traffic below the bridge will also be obstructed.
This work is part of an ongoing project to replace bridges and catenary on the
Metro-North New Haven Line between South Norwalk and Stamford.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation appreciates your patience as
improvements and upgrades occur on the New Haven Rail Line. These projects support
the State’s continued effort to meet future needs on your public transportation system.
Thank you for your patience.
Submitted by the Connecticut Department of Transportation
Posted by EmilyW at July 26, 2006 06:50 PM