A bridge inspection will require the closure of Stratford Avenue between Water and East Main streets on Wednesday, March 1. The state Department of Transportation says the lift bridge (part of Route 130) over the Pequonnock River will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting. The 42-year-old bridge, links the East Side and downtown neighborhoods, lies between East Main and Water streets. Photo: Google Street View