Wallingford considering eminent domain on bridge project
“The town is considering eminent domain to take a small parcel of land officials say is necessary to reconstruct the Northfield Road Bridge.
Located on Northfield Road, the bridge spans Wharton Brook near the Park Lane intersection. While not in dire condition, the bridge is deteriorating, according to Town Engineer John Thompson. Moving ahead with the project is a “time sensitive issue” because the town wants to take advantage of state funding, he said. Earlier this year, the town received notification that all construction costs would be covered through the state’s Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program.”
Ragali, Andrew. My Journal Record 10 August 2014.