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STAMFORD, Conn.– Plans for the maintenance and repair of the Stamford Hurricane Protection Barrier have advanced to the next phase after funding was secured for the project. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, expects construction to begin in 2027.
Located in Stamford Harbor, about 20 miles southwest of Bridgeport, the barrier remains fully functional. However, a potentially fractured hinge assembly pin was identified during a 2023 inspection, so the gate's four hinge assembly pins must be replaced as soon as possible.
"We cannot confirm if a pin is fractured until we pull the gate out of operation," said Lauren Jacobs, P.E., Project Manager. "The barrier continues to operate at full capacity, and USACE remains committed to its maintenance, reliability, and operational integrity."
To perform the repairs, the District will employ the Regional Rivers Repair Fleet, a specialized Army Corps of Engineers team with nationwide experience maintaining and repairing critical flood risk management infrastructure.
"This team has extensive experience performing this type of work across the country and offers the flexibility and proven ability to address whatever challenges may arise during gate removal," Jacobs said.
The planned repairs will require a temporary closure of the Stamford Harbor navigation channel through the barrier. USACE is currently targeting closure from April 15, 2027, through July 15, 2027.
"Based on historical operating conditions and typical seasonal weather patterns, the safest window for removing the barrier and minimizing risk to the city is from late April through early July, after the nor’easter season and before the onset of hurricane season," Jacobs said. "This provides an approximately three-month window to replace the pins and complete other necessary maintenance efforts."
While the channel closure is necessary to complete the repairs safely, project officials are sensitive to its impact on the harbor's users and the Stamford community. Engineers evaluated multiple construction approaches before selecting one that significantly minimizes the closure duration while retaining the flexibility to remove the closure structure in the event of a storm surge.
The District will hold public information sessions to update the community and answer questions. Construction of the Stamford Hurricane Protection Barrier began in May 1965 and was completed in January 1969 at a cost of $14.5 million. The city of Stamford operates and maintains the barrier, except for the navigation gates, which are maintained and operated by the New England District. Since its completion, the project has prevented an estimated $83.9 million in flood and coastal storm damages.
Updates on the status of the navigation gates can be found on the District’s website and the Stamford Hurricane Protection Barrier https://www.facebook.com/StamfordHurricaneBarrier.
| Date Taken: | 08.10.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.11.2026 16:46 |
| Story ID: | 572154 |
| Location: | STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT, US |
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