Blumenthal Issues Statement On Norwalk Bridge Failure And Metro-North Delays

(Hartford, CT) - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding the failure of the Norwalk Walk Bridge this morning causing delays for Metro-North commuters:

 “The failure of the Walk Bridge in Norwalk causing yet another significant service delay for rail commuters this morning further underscores the urgent need for immediate investment in our aging rail infrastructure. I support the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s effort to secure federal Sandy Resiliency Project funds to repair this 117-year old bridge and other critical, dated infrastructure along the New Haven Metro-North line. I will do everything I can to support this application, and to urge the Federal Transit Administration to expedite its decision and funding ahead of its stated fall deadline. Connecticut commuters simply cannot wait for safe, reliable rail service.”