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The Amtrak Old Saybrook–Old Lyme Bridge (Connecticut River Bridge) is a railroad bridge that carries the Northeast Corridor over the Connecticut River between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme, Connecticut. It is the southernmost crossing of the river before it reaches Long Island Sound.
Niantic River Bridge, also known as Amtrak Bascule Bridge No. 116.74, is a railroad bridge carrying Amtrak's Northeast Corridor line across the Niantic River between East Lyme and Waterford, Connecticut. It is a drawbridge with a bascule-type draw span. A new bridge was constructed in 2012 to replace the former span built in 1907.
The bridge was built in sections in England and shipped to the United States. The pieces were then riveted together on site. [1] The bridge was rebuilt and double-tracked in 1903–04. [3] In mid-2023, Amtrak applied for a federal grant to replace the bridge. [4] In November 2024, Amtrak was awarded $8 million for replacement planning. [5]
Construction on the new bridge began on May 12, 2023, [6] and is expected to be completed in 2029. [7] Amtrak was awarded $465 million in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds in November 2023. Amtrak will contribute an additional $27 million, while the state of Connecticut will provide $87 million. [8] [9]
The following movable bridges are within the State of Connecticut's borders. [1] Eight of the movable bridges are on the Amtrak route through Connecticut. These bridges are the Mianus River Railroad Bridge, the Norwalk River Railroad Bridge, the Saugatuck River Railroad Bridge, the Pequonnock River Railroad Bridge, the Housatonic River Railroad Bridge, the Amtrak Old Saybrook–Old Lyme Bridge ...
This is a list of bridges and other crossings of the Connecticut River from its mouth at Long Island Sound upstream to its source at the Connecticut Lakes. The list includes current road and rail crossings, as well as ferries carrying a state highway across the river. Some pedestrian bridges and abandoned bridges are also listed.
Amtrak will contribute an additional $1.6 million, while the state of Connecticut will provide $4.2 million. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The replacement bridge is being designed for a top speed of 90 mph (140 km/h), up from the current 45 mph (72 km/h) limit on the existing bridge.
The replacement bridge is designed as a dual-span lift bridge, and it is expected to be completed in 2029. [122] [123] The replacement bridge is designed for a speed increase of 15 mph (24 km/h). [124] Amtrak was awarded $465 million in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds in November 2023. Amtrak will contribute an additional $27 ...