Elissa Bass, a homeowner in Stonington, is raising the alarm over revised proposals by the Connecticut Department of Transportation to replace a major bridge into the borough. The bridge construction, which is in its early stages, proposes replacing a large portion of the bridge deemed structurally unsafe and increasing the clearance height for traffic and for trains to current height requirements. The bridge was built in 1940 and state transportation officials say it hasn’t had major work performed on it since 1991-1993. The cost of the project is estimated currently at $48 million, with 80% of that figure being funded federally, the town of Stonington covering $1.2 million and the balance covered by the state. Asked about the apparent discrepancy, Josh Morgan, a spokesperson for the department, said the changes were in response to a request by local officials. He said the project is still in the preliminary design phase with final design for the project expected in Spring 2027, saying the timeline allows for plenty of public comment and input.
Change in Plans For Stonington Bridge Could Threaten Local Homes And Businesses