Niantic River Bridge will close tonight for repairs
East Lyme — The Niantic River Bridge will be closed Thursday night through early Friday morning for bridge repairs and maintenance.
The closure will start at 8 p.m. tonight until 4 a.m. Friday.
Eastbound motorists will be directed to use Pennsylvania Avenue to Boston Post Road to Niantic River Road and return to Route 156.
Westbound motorists will follow the reverse route. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the detour.
Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this vicinity.
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