A public notice by the Connecticut Department of Transportation about a bridge in Old Saybrook may be causing residents to do a double take. The state agency plans to hold a public meeting Thursday night about a project involving the bridge that carries Route 154 over Plum Bank Creek — a structure that was entirely replaced five years ago at a cost of about $2.5 million. What’s bringing DOT back to the span?
The replacement bridge’s superstructure, which includes the deck, is not as high above the water as the old bridge, according to the agency. After the replacement bridge was constructed, “a community member informed CTDOT that access to Plum Bank Creek was limited,” agency spokesperson Eva Zymaris said. “To meet regulatory requirements and accommodate recreational access and use of Plum Bank Creek, CTDOT is proposing to raise the superstructure of the bridge.” Construction is expected to start in 2028 and cost the state about $3.4 million.

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