Bridge Temporarily Closed In Westport Reopened: Update

WESTPORT, CT — The Cribari Bridge in Westport's Saugatuck section, which was temporarily closed Monday afternoon during a mechanical problem, has been reopened, according to Westport police.

"Update as of 8:30pm: The Cribari Bridge is again open to all traffic," Westport police wrote in a statement.

Below is the original statement about the temporary closure:

At approximately 3:00pm this afternoon, a routine opening of the Cribari Bridge was conducted to allow a vessel to pass through. Upon attempting to reclose the Bridge, there was reported to be a mechanical issue that was preventing this from happening. Initial reports were that this would be a temporary condition with a prompt resolution.

Since that time, further updates from workers at the scene were that once closed, there was an additional issue preventing the re-opening of the Bridge to vehicular traffic. At the time of this writing, the duration of repairs and the associated road closure is unknown.

Officers are assisting with traffic control in and around the affected intersections, however this situation has caused significant congestion and delays. If possible, motorists should attempt to avoid the area and/or to seek alternate routes. An updated advisory will be published if/when this is resolved.