Coventry; bridge improvements for bridge no. 05989 carrying depot road over willimantic river

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Connecticut Department of Transportation $791,400 under the Bridge Formula Program (CFDA 20.263) on October 28, 2025, for bridge improvements to Bridge No. 05989, which carries Depot Road over the Willimantic River in Coventry, Connecticut. The project will be administered under the FHWA-managed Flexible Local Bridge Program (FLBP) design, with an ultimate completion date of October 24, 2031. The work involves rehabilitation and preservation activities on the existing bridge structure with no added capacity improvements.

The Bridge Formula Program funds highway bridge replacement, rehabilitation, preservation, protection, and construction on public roads through apportioned formula grants to states. This award represents Connecticut DOT's receipt of federal highway bridge infrastructure funding, which the state subsequently manages and may distribute to sub-recipients for project delivery. The work will support the state's broader transportation infrastructure maintenance objectives by addressing structural needs on the Willimantic River crossing.

Project description

Coventry; bridge improvements for bridge no. 05989 carrying depot road over willimantic river. No added capacity. This project will be administered under the flbp design managed by state program. (PD)