ConnDOT Bristol: Intersection Improvements on Rt. 72

ConnDOT Putnam Bridge Trail Connections

Richards is constructing the connector trails on each side of the Putnam Bridge carrying Route 3 over the CT river.  The project includes extensive geometric improvements work on the limited access highway/freeway including removing overhead extruded aluminum signs, installation of a new cantilever truss sign support with drilled foundations, new extruded aluminum signs, lighting, installing one mile of temporary precast barrier curb, sand barrels, rolling rock blocks with truck mounted impact attenuators and pre-warning vehicles, installation of precast “F” style barrier, guide rail, signage, and painted pavement markings.  Work for the trail construction alongside Route 3 includes highway embankment cuts and fills with earth, and placement of large quantities of lightweight fill including both EPS blocks and expanded shale aggregate.  The trail construction also includes a permanent soil nail earth retention wall at the crossing of Keeney Cove.  

 

UCONN South Campus - New Residence Hall