Amtrak Shares Update on Construction of Connecticut River Bridge

Amtrak has shared an update on construction of a modern bridge replacement between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme in Connecticut.

The work aims to improve reliability, boost top speeds and enable smoother travel along the Northeast Corridor upon its opening in 2031.

The existing bridge currently opens for maritime traffic several times a day during the peak boating season and serves over 50 Amtrak Northeast Regional and Acela trains, CTrail Shore Line East commuter service trains and freight trains daily.

Now being constructed immediately south of the existing bridge; the new bridge is set to feature modern track, signal, power and communication systems.

Funding for the project has been made possible with support from Amtrak funding partners at the Federal Railroad Administration and Connecticut Department of Transportation, O&G Industries/Tutor Perini (construction joint venture), AECOM (construction management contractor).

Amtrak has also shared a behind-the-scenes video of the construction, which can be viewed below.