Site work and paving for a bridge / tunnel in South Windsor, Connecticut. Design plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

As of February 3, 2026, this project is in the 2025-2029 ConnDOT Transportation Transportation Infrastructure Capital Plan. A design firm has been selected. An advertisement for bids is expected to be issued in late February. Construction is expected to begin in July of 2026 and last through late 2027. The Bissell Bridge carries I-291 over the Connecticut River in South Windsor and Windsor and is situated between Windsor Meadows State Park on the west and James’s State Trail on the east; approximately one mile east of the I-91 Junction. This project includes but is not limited to the following work: • Replace wearing surface and membrane waterproofing • Repair areas of concrete deck as needed • Repair concrete parapets, median barrier, and curbs • Repair fence and bridge railing • Full replacement of bridge joints • Remove the abandoned movable inspection platform • Repair areas of deteriorated structural steel • Strengthen steel girders as required to meet permit vehicles load rating requirements • Clean and paint the steel girders, beam ends, fixed bearings, and end diaphragms • Remove the vegetation along the fascia girder • Repair and patch deteriorated substructure elements (above water) Description - Rehab Br 01431 (Bissell) O/ Ct River - - AC CONVERSION Location : Windsor/south Windsor Route : I-291 As of April 21, 2025 the project is in Conceptual status. Anticipated year 2026 CTDOT - Bridge Rehabilitation - I-291 *project Information Has Been Obtained Through a Public State Transportation Improvement Plan (Stip). A Stip is a Financial Schedule for Short- and Long-range Projects Which is Updated Regularly. Information Listed in the Stip Often Evolves Based on Funding Availability. The Project Details, Including Timeline and Value, Are Subject to Change. The Content Management Team Will Continue to Pursue Additional Details as They Become Available.