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Main Street sidewalk bid comes in lower; town share reduced
Summary
Town Manager told the board that a federal grant‑funded Main Street sidewalk and pedestrian project received a $2.19 million low bid, lowering the town's estimated local share by roughly $200,000 from an earlier $621,000 estimate; construction is expected to begin in June pending weather and final scheduling.
The Norwalk town manager reported that the long‑planned Main Street sidewalk and pedestrian project — originally estimated at about $3.2 million with a local share of roughly $621,000 — received a low bid of $2.19 million. The lower bid reduces the town’s share by about $200,000, the manager said, and work is scheduled to begin in mid‑June pending weather and contractor availability.
The manager also noted the sewer adjustments for manhole covers were bid at roughly $40,000 instead of a $60,000 estimate, improving the overall project position. Crews will relocate utility poles on Bean Street and install decorative lamp posts from Mechanic Street toward Perkins Street; the board warned residents to expect significant traffic delays and recommended using alternate routes through downtown.
The town encouraged residents and businesses to plan for lane restrictions and temporary bypasses during construction; the manager said the project team has requested alternate‑route signage to help traffic flow while work is underway.
