Work Started on ‘Goal’ to Reopen I-95 in Norwalk by Monday A.M. Rush Hour; Trains to Get More Rail Cars
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Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto on Friday provided an update on the ongoing demolition of the Fairfield Avenue Bridge over Interstate 95 in Norwalk, a day after an explosion closed the highway. — an announcement from the governor and the state transportation department, followed by an announcements from U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
After the major motor vehicle collision which rendered the bridge unusable early morning on Thursday, work to remove the damaged structure began at 8:30 a.m., Friday. Crews will continue working on this around the clock through the weekend. Once the bridge is removed, sections of I-95 will be milled and paved in both directions in the area. All lanes of I-95 northbound and southbound in Norwalk will remain closed until further notice.