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 #1637446  by Jeff Smith
 
Station to be replaced: TheHour
East Norwalk train station to close twice in 2024 for upgrades as part of Walk Bridge project

NORWALK — The East Norwalk train station will close this spring and summer for three-week stretches as crews begin work to replace the train station.
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As crews begin work on the $1 billion Walk Bridge replacement project, shovels will also break ground in East Norwalk. To improve the overall connectivity and rail service in Norwalk, the Connecticut Department of Transportation decided to take on other improvement projects, including building East Norwalk a new station.
..Andrew Lee, office engineer for WSP and the Walk Bridge Project, said the timeline for the first closure is “trending toward March.” Once dates are finalized, Lee said the Walk Bridge Team, CDOT, and the city will work together to inform the public.
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During the weeks the station is closed, commuters will be directed to the Westport or South Norwalk stations. Parking will remain available in East Norwalk at 180 East Ave, Lee said.
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