'Structurally Deficient' Bridge Topic Of Special Avon Meeting

AVON, CT — A bridge in Avon has structural deficiencies and the state Department of Transportation wants to explain the situation to those interested and get input.

At 7 p.m. on Monday, March 31, the DOT is hosting a virtual public information meeting to let folks know about a problem with a bridge with no name over a stream with no name on Route 10.

That's because, according to the DOT, "State Bridge No. 02112" has "structural deficiencies" and the state wants to fix the problem.

As a result, the state plans to replace the bridge in order to "accommodate safe travel" there.

Work is expected to begin in 2027, so residents have time to prepare for any traffic impacts.

Before the $3.2 million project can begin, the DOT needs to secure funds, acquire right-of-way permission, and secure myriad permits.

DOT officials said 80 percent of the $3.2 million would come from the federal government.

Part of the process, however, includes public input both in writing and at Monday's forum.

The meeting will be livestreamed on the DOT's YouTube channel, which is available at this link.

For more information on the forum, including registration information, as well as information on submitting public input on the bridge project, click on this link.