LINCOLN — Some Lincoln residents will need to plan extra travel time into their routines the summer, as Lincoln TH 1 Bridge 19 will be closed for about seven weeks starting Wednesday, July 8. The bridge, located over the New Haven River on East River Road about one-half mile south of TH 1 and Gove Hill Road, is scheduled to be closed to all traffic for 50 days, reopening on Aug. 27.
During the bridge closure period, a traffic detour will be in effect and marked with directional signs.Motorists travelling from the north will take Gove Road, to West Hill Road, to Ripton Road, to Grimes Road, to South Lincoln Road. Motorists travelling from the south will take South Lincoln Road, to Grimes Road, to Ripton Road, to West Hill Road, to Gove Road.
Contact Francine Perkins, Project Outreach Coordinator, FRP Enterprises, LLC, with any questions or concerns about this project at 802-479-6994. For the most recent update information visit www.roadworkupdates.com.