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New Haven-Hartford-Springfield project on track!
January 1, 2014
Amtrak continues the installation of underground signal and communication cables as the first portion of construction for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (NHHS) Rail Program. This work is required to upgrade signal and communication systems for the NHHS rail corridor and prepare for subsequent track and infrastructure improvements to re-establish Track 2.As part of this work, beginning the week of January 6th and concluding the week of January 20th there will be construction activity at the South Colony Street Bridge. Work includes pile installation and will occur during the daytime hours of 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Local traffic will have access to South Colony Street and all other traffic will be detoured to Cook Avenue.
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Every effort will be made to limit traffic disruptions.
Cable installation activities will be provided on the NHHS Rail Program website at www.nhhsrail.com and by email. To receive email updates, please register on the NHHS Rail Program website.
Progress Update: Cable installation activity began in October 2012 and is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2014. To date, more than 52% of the construction work has been completed.
For more information, you may contact: Amtrak, Peter Finch, finchp@amtrak.com.
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