Municipal Stories
Reopening Boombridge Road in Westerly
PartnerTown of Westerly
Challenge
Identifying financing to repair and reopen Boombridge Road bridge connecting the towns of Westerly and North Stonington, Connecticut, which sat closed since 2008 due to safety concerns.
Solution
$14.8 million in financing through Municipal Road and Bridge Revolving Fund to perform reconditioning and resurfacing of approximately 21 miles of roads and the repair of the Boombridge Road Bridge
Results
The Boombridge Road bridge was reopened in January 2021, reconnecting Westerly and North Stonington, and reducing residents’ commute times between the two communities by 20-30 minutes.
Next step
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