2017 Construction
Removal of invasive species along the parkway.
Milling the existing pavement, correcting cross slope prior to re-paving
Shows example of failed joint in Bituminous pavement. Correction is to cut out the damaged joint and repave
Placing asphalt for pavement joint repairs
Finished pavement joint repair
Cameras, Message Boards and traffic queue sensors have been installed to monitor traffic conditions through the project work zones. Cameras can be accessed from the link on this site “News & Traffic”, “Safe Work Zone”, “Camera Views”
Installation of temporary work platform
Existing condition of Saugatuck sub-structure
Existing condition of Saugatuck sub-structure
Temporary work platform is installed with full containment installed to allow for repainting the sub-structure
View from inside the containment system with primer coat installed on sub-structure
View of primer coat installed on Saugatuck sub-structure
View of finished top coat paint for the sub-structure on Saugatuck Bridge
Pre-construction Photos
Purpose of the Merritt Parkway
The primary purpose of the Merritt Parkway was to relieve traffic congestion in southwestern Connecticut, especially on U.S. Route 1, the Boston Post Road, which had become intolerably congested with motor vehicles following their post World War I proliferation. One of the oldest roads in the country, the Post Road was one of the most important traffic arteries between Boston and New York; it was also the most heavily traveled highway in Connecticut, carrying both commercial and passenger traffic. READ MORE
