Town officials received confirmation from state Department of Transportation project managers that the Pelham Island Road bridge will be closed on February 27, 2012. Detour signs will be posted on February 21.  At that time, the contractor will begin constructing the temporary utility bridge before relocating the water and gas lines.  It is estimated that this work will be complete on or about March 16, at which time the bridge will be temporarily reopened to traffic.  On or about May 1, 2012, the roadway will be closed for the actual bridge construction. The project schedule calls for the new bridge to be completed by late November 2012.