Construction delays have postponed the opening of the Derby/Milford bridge until May, according to Orange Director of Public Works Robert H. Brinton. The bridge was originally projected to be reopened to traffic by Nov. 30 of 2018.
The delays included “obtaining state approval for traffic signal modifications necessary to close the road, problems with the valves installed to shut off the water main over the bridge, and installation of the bridge support piles taking longer than anticipated,” Brinton said.
Construction beams have been installed, as well as approach slabs and endwalls. Brinton said the contractor has continued to work into the winter as weather permits, and completion of the bridge deck slab and curb forms and reinforcement is expected by the end of January.
Pouring of the concrete deck slab will be done as soon as temperatures allow. Deck waterproofing, bridge and road paving, restoration and plantings and other remaining work will be completed in the spring.