HARTFORD — Aging and broken public works have again plagued the Metro-North Railroad in Connecticut.
The Devon Movable Bridge, built in 1904, carries trains on the New Haven line, Waterbury branch, Amtrak and Shore Line East. It got stuck in the open position Wednesday, forcing officials to use another span, slowing commutes into and out of Grand Central Terminal in New York City.
The state is targeting for replacement four moveable bridges on the New Haven line. They include the Devon bridge and a Norwalk span stuck in the open position twice last year.
A Greenwich bridge over the Mianus River and Saga Bridge over the Saugatuck River also are eyed for replacement.
A state transportation spokesman says more track repairs are required before trains can cross Devon bridge next week.
