Washington - replacement of bridge no. 05166 carrying west morris road over bantam river

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $850,000 in Formula Grant funding to the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) on June 11, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) for the replacement of Bridge No. 05166 carrying West Morris Road over Bantam River in Washington, Connecticut. This project will be administered through the Federal Lands Highway Program (FLHP) Design Managed by State Program (PD) and involves no added capacity improvements to the existing infrastructure.

The primary product delivered through this award is the structural replacement of the bridge to restore or enhance its operational integrity without expanding traffic capacity. As a Formula Grant under the Highway Planning and Construction program, the funding supports the state's comprehensive transportation infrastructure preservation efforts in accordance with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). CTDOT, as the prime awardee and administrator of the project, is responsible for oversight of all design, environmental review, and construction activities in compliance with applicable federal requirements, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance and procurement regulations.

Project description

Washington - replacement of bridge no. 05166 carrying west morris road over bantam river. No added capacity. This project will be administered under the flbp design managed by state program (PD).