Bridge Replacement Project In Westport Set To Begin In April

WESTPORT, CT — The project to replace the Old Road bridge over Sasco Creek at the Westport/Fairfield town line is scheduled to begin on April 1, and is expected to run through Nov. 30, according to Westport Town Engineer Keith Wilberg.

As a result, portions of both Old Road in Westport and Wakeman Lane in Fairfield will be closed to allow for the construction.

Local traffic will be directed through the designated detour route – Old Road to Bulkley Avenue North to Post Road East to Hulls Highway to Wakeman Lane, or the reverse, as necessary, Wilberg said. Proper road signage will be in place prior to the road closure date.

Residents who live on Old Road and Grist Mill Lane will have access to their property, but the bridge linking Westport and Fairfield will be closed.

Emergency services in Westport and Fairfield will be notified, as will Westport Public Schools about bus travel.

Motorists are advised to drive with additional caution, allow extra travel time, and obey all detour and safety signals.

Any questions about the project and detour should be directed to Westport Town Engineer Keith Wilberg at 203-341-1128.