The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will invest a combined $113 million to modernize the State Street train station and the nearby Court Street Bridge in New Haven. Construction on the Court Street Bridge is scheduled to begin in Spring 2027, while construction on State Street Station is anticipated for Spring 2029.
Improvements for the train station will take up the lion’s share of the allocated funding with an anticipated $97 million cost on the books. The project scope covers the majority of the station’s current footprint, targeting its tracks, pedestrian bridge, canopy, mobility options and other critical features. The final product will be compliant with ADA standards.
The project will replace the station’s center island platform and canopy, adding a new length to accommodate additional train cars. As part of the replacement, the department will lengthen the Track 4 platform to 394 feet – landing four train cars – and the Track 6 platform to 540 feet – landing six train cars. The project will demolish the existing Tracks 4 and 6 island platform and canopy in anticipation of construction.
In addition, CTDOT will build new center island platform access structures, providing access to Court Street. The project calls for refurbishing the existing pedestrian bridge and elevator, building an east elevator structure and implementing track and catenary modifications. The existing elevator vestibule will be demolished.
The Court Street Bridge Replacement project is an associated supplementary initiative slated for completion before any work commences on the State Street Station. Estimated to cost $16 million, CTDOT will convert the existing roadway bridge to a pedestrian-only alternative.
The project will remove existing bridge pier walls, modify tracks and install a pedestrian bridge pier. The department will also build a 16-foot-widse multi-use path pedestrian bridge, providing amenities for nonmotorized travelers including bicycles. Plans include implementing roadway and multi-use path tie-ins with adjoining streets and an adjacent apartment property. CTDOT will also relocate various utilities to facilitate construction.
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