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Here's When New Bridge Replacement Project Will Start On I-95 In Fairfield County Here's When New Bridge Replacement Project Will Start On I-95 In Fairfield County
Here's When New Bridge Replacement Project Will Start On I-95 In Fairfield County The replacement of a bridge over I-95 will necessitate a long-term detour and cost nearly $1,500,000, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.  The overpass bridge in Westport on Beachside Avenue will be closed to traffic from approximately Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 until September, 2021, according to project manager Louis Eveno.  The multi steel girder bridge slated for replacement was built in 1958, and has reportedly deteriorated over time. The bridge will be replaced, Beachside Avenue will be realigned and the right turn lane will be removed from the structur…

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by Christina Coulter
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Man's Body Found On Beach In Westport Man's Body Found On Beach In Westport
Man's Body Found On Beach In Westport A man's body has washed ashore on the beach in Westport. Police found the man's body around 8:45 a.m., Thursday, May 9, after the Westport Police Department received a call regarding the body in the area of 132 Beachside Ave., said Westport Police Lt. Jillian Cabana. Beachside Avenue was temporarily closed to through traffic but has since been reopened, Cabana said. A deceased elderly white male was located, she said. The man's identity will be released following the notification of next of kin. The incident is currently being investigated by members of the Westport Police Detective Bure…

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by Kathy Reakes