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Torrington council tables $226,178 change‑order request for Church Street bridge, requests full bond accounting
Summary
Council tabled a request to approve $226,178.60 in design‑initiated change orders for the Church Street bridge after members questioned use of contingency and the timing of notice; staff said unforeseen concrete deck defects and required pavement shimming forced quick repairs; council asked for a full accounting of bonded funds at next meeting.
The Torrington City Council on Nov. 10 tabled a staff request to authorize $226,178.60 in design‑initiated change orders for the Church Street bridge (CTDOT Bridge No. 03976), citing concerns about process and use of contingency funds.
City Engineer Paul told the council the original construction contract, awarded at $1,000,004.74, came in on budget but that…
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