Your Tax Dollars At Work

 From Mayor Finch:

The City of Bridgeport’s street improvement program, which began in August, continues to move forward with milling and paving of roadways throughout the city.

Milling of the following streets is scheduled for Thursday, September 6:

· Dewey Street – from Salt Street to Commerce Drive (State Street Ext.)

· Yacht Street – from St. Stephens Road to Harbor Avenue

· Shell Street – from Ocean Terrace to Harbor Avenue

Paving of the following streets is scheduled for Thursday, September 6:

· Cleveland Avenue – from Madison Avenue to Park Avenue

· Jackson Avenue – from Madison Avenue to Park Avenue

· McKinley Avenue – from Madison Avenue to Park Avenue

During roadway improvements, residents and drivers can expect intermittent street closures and temporary parking bans while crews are working. Mayor Bill Finch and Police Chief Joseph Gaudett urge residents to abide by the temporary “No Parking” signs posted on these streets during roadwork improvements.

Nearly 40 streets, which were selected by a collaborative effort between Mayor Finch, City Council members and the Department of Public Works, will be included in this season’s street improvement program. A number of factors are considered during the selection process, including an analysis of the current condition of the road, the volume of traffic, and public input.

“We have been working hard to enhance our roads and improve infrastructure in Bridgeport. We continue to have a very aggressive street paving program, to address the much needed improvements on some of our most traveled roads,” said Mayor Finch. “Thanks to the City Council members, the Public Works Department and the feedback from residents for their efforts in helping us provide drivers with the best street conditions possible.”