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Norwalk Bridge Transmission Relocation Project
Why Are We Doing This Project?
Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) is currently rebuilding the Walk Bridge (railroad bridge) that crosses the Norwalk River to ensure continued railroad operation along the vital Northeast rail corridor.
As part of this work, we must relocate and energize the two electric transmission lines that span the top of the bridge.
This work is necessary to help keep the power flowing in Norwalk.
Where Is The Work Being Done?
We have worked closely with Norwalk officials, CDOT and other stakeholders since 2016 to develop a route that meets all required electrical reliability standards, limits environmental and community impacts, and can be built at a reasonable cost. Several potential routes for the relocation of the lines were reviewed.
The project route includes transitioning the two existing overhead transmission lines to underground near the Norwalk Police Department. The lines will continue beneath the police station parking lot and down Elizabeth Street, to an area off Water Street.
From Water Street, the lines will be placed beneath the Norwalk River via horizontal directional drilling (HDD) to an area on Fort Point Street near the entrance of Veteran’s Memorial Park.
The lines will continue beneath Fort Point Street where they will reconnect to the overhead lines along the railroad corridor in the vicinity of the Fort Point Street bridge.
To facilitate transitioning the overhead lines to underground, new steel monopole structures will be installed near the railroad corridor in the vicinity of the Norwalk Police Station and the Fort Point Street bridge.
When Is The Work Being Done?
- CSC petition approval: May 26, 2023 (see filing PE1560)
- File environmental permits with CT DEEP: June 2023
- Advanced utility work: Completed as of November 2023
- Begin transmission line construction: March 2024
- Complete construction: Third quarter 2025
- Complete restoration: By the end of 2025
About this project
- Route length: Approximately 0.75 miles
- Line voltage: 115,000 volt (115-kV) underground transmission lines
- Siting review: Connecticut Siting Council
- Environmental permitting: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Construction Updates
Overhead Line Construction
Starting the week of May 5, crews will begin working on the overhead electric lines and installing a new steel monopole structure on the north side of the Fort Point Street railroad bridge, between South Smith Street and Moore Place.
Due to traffic considerations, this work will occur at night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday through Friday.
Fort Point Street will be closed at night during the work hours in the vicinity of the railroad bridge and traffic will be detoured around the work area as shown in the below detour map. We expect this work to be complete by the end of May.
Underground Line Construction
Construction for the new underground lines began in April 2024. The underground line work and cable installation was completed in March 2025.
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
Horizontal directional drilling beneath the Norwalk River and boat launch parking lot at Veteran’s Memorial Park was completed in January 2025.
Week of May 11
Fort Point Street near the railroad bridge (between South Smith Street and Moore Place)
Crews will be working on the north side of the Fort Point Street railroad bridge to install a new steel monopole structure that will support the overhead electric lines.
Fort Point Street will be closed at night between South Smith Street and Moore Place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Friday through Saturday. During these work hours traffic will detour around the work area (see detour plan above).
90 Water Street
Construction activities will continue at 90 Water Street. Typical work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Community Outreach
We have made a concerted effort to engage town officials, residents, businesses and other stakeholders to inform, answer questions and listen to concerns about the project, beginning with municipal briefings and community outreach efforts.
A public open house was held on November 13, 2018, at the Norwalk City Hall Community Room to share information about the project. Residents and businesses had an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
Have Questions?
Keeping the lines of communication open is an important part of our work in your community.
For questions or more information about the project, please contact us at 1-800-793-2202 or ProjectInfo@eversource.com.