Construction on the Walk Bridge replacement in Norwalk has resulted in the discovery of several thousand artifacts, a number of which are believed to be more than 3,000 years old.
According to the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), the archaeological investigation has uncovered components of a Contact Period Native American fort as well as arrowheads, flints and a variety of tools.
Additional details about the findings are scheduled to be released at a press conference this afternoon. The DOT has asked that the exact location of the find not be shared with the public while the work continues to maintain the site”™s integrity.
The Walk Bridge is a century-old “swing bridge” that carries hundreds of trains each day along the state”™s southern coast. When it is opened for boats to cross on the river, it has occasionally become stuck, resulting in hours of delays for commuters. The replacement bridge”™s total cost is estimated at $510 million.
I sure hope you mean $1 million and not $1 billion!