As part of a five-mile, $57 million improvement project on the Merritt Parkway, the northbound and southbound traffic lanes approaching and crossing the Saugatuck River Bridge are being shifted to support the next stage of bridge restoration work. The $57 million project that began in 2017 is about $5 million over budget. Much to the relief of drivers, work is expected to be completed by Labor Day. All motorists traveling on the Merritt Parkway are required to obey posted vehicle restrictions and are reminded that no vehicles over 8 feet tall are allowed on the Parkway. The existing vertical clearance under the Newtown Turnpike Bridge is lower than the existing bridge height during construction.
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