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October 8 2025 Vol. LXIII • No. 21
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Aetna Bridge Co. of Warwick, R.I., the lead contractor on the Gold Star Memorial Bridge rehabilitation project, has completed work on the northbound span and is currently working on the southbound span, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. The Gold Star Memorial Bridge is the largest bridge in Connecticut, with separate northbound and southbound structures connecting New London and Groton over the Thames River. Carrying more than 100,000 vehicles daily, the bridge is a critical transportation link for both commercial and recreational traffic, playing a key role in the movement of people and goods throughout the region. “The Gold Star Memorial Bridge Phase 1A project consists of four phases (A, B, C and D) of steel repairs on the approach truss spans,” according to Aetna Bridge Co. “Phases A and B are priority repairs on each side of the truss that must be completed prior to the start of Phases C and D. In total, there are 373 steel repair locations, including: Aetna Bridge Co. of Warwick, R.I., is the lead contractor on the see BRIDGE page 14
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Motorists driving in downtown West Hartford, Conn., might face slow going on LaSalle Road for several weeks as one side of the street will be closed for resurfacing starting Sept. 15. The road improvement is part of the town's $10 million plan to overhaul West Hartford Center. Other components of the project have included replacing old sidewalk in the area, which is ongoing, according to the Greenwich Time on Sept. 11. see ROAD page 6