The bridge replacement will help lower delays for travellers. Credit: Piotr Rabiej from Pixabay.

US-based Amtrak plans to begin the procurement phase early next year for building a new Connecticut River Bridge.

The company aims to recruit a contractor to construct the new bridge, which will be delivered through the design-bid-build delivery method.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

Plans are on to award the contract by the end of next year for the project, which is part of an over $500m investment from Amtrak, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

The chosen contractor will also be responsible for any environmental mitigation needed by the permitting/NEPA process.

This bridge replacement will help lower delays for travellers as trains will operate on more modern infrastructure.

First constructed in 1907, the Connecticut River Bridge is situated on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) between the towns of Old Saybrook and Old Lyme.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

This bridge is used by Amtrak, CTRail’s Shore Line East, and freight trains.

The scope of the project includes the construction of a two-track, electrified, and movable bridge structure fitted with a new track, signal, catenary, power, communication, controls, and security features.

This new bridge is anticipated to have a useful life of 150 years, said the company.

Construction on the project is scheduled to begin in early 2024.

Amtrak capital delivery executive vice president Laura Mason said: “Building a new Connecticut River Bridge is one of several projects Amtrak is advancing that signifies we’re in a new era for rail.

“We thank our partners for their support, and we look forward to awarding the contract so we can get shovels in the ground for a project that will improve reliability of the NEC and train travel in Connecticut and beyond.”