East Haddam Swing Bridge Closures Start Sunday

EAST HADDAM, CT — The East Haddam Swing Bridge on Route 82 crossing the Connecticut River will be closed beginning Sunday evening. The 63-hour bridge closure will occur every week through late fall, except for state-observed holiday weekends, according to a statement from the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

Each closure will be from Sunday 8 p.m. until Wednesday no later than 11 a.m.

The bridge will also be closed for pedestrians and cyclists.

Any changes to the bridge closure schedule will be communicated through the project website, email, social media, and text messaging. To opt-in for text alerts, text the word SWINGBRIDGE to 888777.

Drivers' alternative options to cross the Connecticut River during these 63-hour road closures will be as follows:

• Traveling to/from the South - Use the signed detour utilizing the Baldwin Bridge (I-95 Old Saybrook).
• Traveling to/from the North - utilize the Arrigoni Bridge (Middletown-Portland).

If you have any questions related to construction, send an e-mail to dotproject40-141@ct.gov

Last year, crews began clearing the site and initial staging for the installation of a new retaining wall on the east side of Route 82.

The bridge is experiencing intermittent mechanical failures. Engineers were on-site troubleshooting the issue. The town said that until this issue is resolved, the bridge may not be able to swing for marine traffic passage.

The 110-year-old bridge will be updated with new equipment along with structural repairs and a new sidewalk, according to NBC CT.

See related: Work Begins On Haddam/East Haddam Swing Bridge