Amtrak has made progress on replacing the Connecticut River Bridge.

The 1907-built bridge is being replaced to improve reliability and allow for faster trains to travel along the corridor once it is completed in 2031.

The existing bridge allows for the passage of maritime traffic and sees over 50 Amtrak Northeast Regional and Acela trains, CTrail Shore Line East commuter service trains and freight trains each day.

Given the bridge’s age, it no longer opens and closes reliably, causing delays to both traffic types.

The new bridge is being built immediately south of the current bridge and will feature modernised track, signal, power and communication systems.