MIDDLETOWN — The state’s planned rehabilitation of the railroad bridge over the Connecticut River spanning Middletown and Portland will be the subject of a hybrid public information session set for next month. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at Middletown High School, 200 La Rosa Lane. The session will explain the project, gather feedback and answer questions, according to the state Department of Transportation. “This rehabilitation will increase the bridge’s load capacity, and modernize its mechanical and electric systems to provide reliable operation,” the DOT said in the meeting announcement. The estimated cost is $87 million, funded by state and federal funds, the agency said. Public feedback is encouraged, and may be incorporated into the design, DOT Project Manager Nicholas Martin said in a press release. Right-of-way impacts are not anticipated, the agency said. Construction is expected to start in fall 2028, depending on funding and permits.
Public meeting set for $87M Connecticut River railroad bridge project
