CLICK to Watch the Story of the Amtrak Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project
Major infrastructure projects demand more than powerful equipment—they require trusted partnerships, proven expertise, and reliable support from start to finish. That’s exactly what is on display at the Amtrak Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project, a transformative $1.3 billion infrastructure initiative taking shape between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme, Connecticut.
Originally constructed in 1907, the existing Connecticut River Bridge has served as a vital connection along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor for more than a century. As one of the busiest passenger rail corridors in the United States, the route plays a critical role in regional transportation and commerce. The replacement project will deliver a modern two-track movable bridge designed to improve operational reliability, enhance maritime navigation along the Connecticut River, and support long-term efficiency for decades to come.
Leading this ambitious heavy civil effort is O&G Industries’ Heavy Civil Division in joint venture with Tutor Perini Corporation, the contractor selected to execute the Connecticut River Bridge (CRB) Replacement Project. To support the demanding lifting requirements of this highly complex jobsite, O&G partnered with Shawmut Equipment as its primary crane provider.
For Shawmut Equipment, the project represents the kind of challenge where experience, equipment expertise, and customer partnership come together.
Throughout the project, Shawmut has supplied trusted lifting solutions from Manitowoc and Grove to help support a wide range of complex operations. Manitowoc crawler cranes provide the heavy lifting muscle, stability, and precision required for major picks and structural work, while Grove cranes offer the mobility and versatility needed to adapt to evolving jobsite demands.
From heavy material handling to supporting bridge construction activities in a dynamic and challenging environment, each machine plays a critical role in keeping the project moving safely and efficiently.
Projects of this scale involve significant coordination between contractors, operators, engineering teams, and equipment partners. The Connecticut River Bridge replacement is no exception. Tight timelines, demanding lift plans, changing site conditions, and the complexity of active infrastructure construction all require equipment that contractors can depend on—and support teams ready to respond when needed.
For Shawmut Equipment, being selected as O&G’s crane partner on a landmark infrastructure project reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to supporting contractors across New England with best-in-class lifting equipment and service.
As an authorized dealer for Manitowoc and Grove, Shawmut Equipment provides customers with access to some of the most trusted crane solutions in the industry, backed by experienced sales professionals, factory-trained service technicians, parts support, and application expertise.
As construction progresses toward completion, the Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project stands as a powerful example of what can be accomplished through strong partnerships, advanced equipment, and a shared commitment to building the future of American infrastructure.
At Shawmut Equipment, we’re proud to help lift projects that move communities forward.
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