Stiles Bridge Re-Opens Over Scantic River In East Windsor

BROAD BROOK, CT — A segment of Route 191 in the Broad Brook section of East Windsor which had been closed since early August due to bridge replacement work has re-opened.

The Stiles Bridge, which traverses Route 191, or Mill Street, at Mahoney and Old Ellington roads, was closed by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT). For about six weeks, northbound traffic was detoured onto Route 5 north, then right onto Route 140 east. Southbound traffic was detoured onto Route 140 west, then left onto Route 5 south.

The bridge over the Scantic River was replaced with a steel beam, reinforced cast in place concrete deck superstructure on top of precast abutment stems that rest on cast in place footings with deep foundations. Additionally, the road profile was raised about four feet, according to the DOT.

The project was awarded to ROTHA Contracting Co. at a cost of $9,077,089.26 and is scheduled to be fully completed by April 2, 2026. The project is being administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction - District 1 in Rocky Hill.