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  • Ledge Blasting Scheduled for I-95 East Lyme

    July 14th, 2023


    The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that, to facilitate construction work associated with the I-95 East Lyme project in East Lyme, I-95 Northbound and Southbound will be closed intermittently beginning August 1, 2023.

    CLOSURE INFO

    Beginning on August 1, 2023, ledge blasting along I-95 will take place Monday through Thursday for a period of 6-8 weeks. As a result, I-95 NB/SB will be closed twice a day between the hours of 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM for 15 minutes for each blast.

    During this time, motorists are encouraged to follow the posted detour.  Motorists and residents are also encouraged to sign up for text message alerts of blasting operation notification on the project website, Sign Up for Alerts | I95 East Lyme (i-95eastlyme.com).

    DETOUR

    I-95 Northbound Detour: Motorists should take Exit 74 and continue on Route 161 north, turn right onto Route 1, follow Route 1 for 1/4 mile and turn left onto I-95 Northbound entrance ramp.

    I-95 Southbound Detour: It is advised that motorists traveling on I-95 southbound take Exit 75, follow Route 1 to Route 161 south to access the I-95 southbound entrance ramp.

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  • Nighttime Closure of I-95 Northbound Exit 74 On-Ramp

    July 14th, 2023


    Nighttime Closure of I-95 Northbound Exit 74 On-Ramp

    Nighttime Closure of I-95 Northbound Exit 74 On-Ramp

    The on-ramp from I-95 Northbound (at Exit 74) will be closed on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 and Wednesday, July 26, 2023, beginning at 8:00 p.m. and re-opening at 5:00 a.m. to allow for the relocation of utilities. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour.

    DETOUR

    To access I-95 Northbound, motorists should continue on Route 161 north, turn right onto Route 1, turn left on to Cross Road, turn left on to Waterford Parkway, and take entrance ramp to I-95 Northbound.

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  • Nighttime Closure of I-95 Northbound Exit 75 Off-Ramp

    July 14th, 2023


    Nighttime Closure of I-95 Northbound Exit 75 Off-Ramp

    The off-ramp from I-95 Northbound (at Exit 75) will be closed on Monday, July 24, 2023 and Thursday, July 27, 2023, beginning at 8:00 p.m. and re-opening at 5:00 a.m. to allow for the relocation of utilities. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour.

    DETOUR

    To access Route 161, motorists should continue on I-95 Northbound and take exit 81, turn left onto Waterford Parkway, turn left onto Cross Road, turn left onto Parkway North, turn onto I-95 Southbound entrance ramp, and take Exit 74.

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  • Nighttime Closures on I-95, Northbound and Southbound

    July 14th, 2023


    Nighttime Closures on I-95, Northbound and Southbound - Wednesday, July 19th

    Motorists are advised that between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, I-95 will be three (3) separate ten (10) minute shut downs (via rolling roadblocks) in both the north and south directions, including the I-395 Southbound merge, to support cable relocation.  Please be advised that during these closures, Exits 73 and 74 Northbound and Southbound on-ramps as well as the Exit 75 Southbound on-ramp will be closed down. 

  • Nighttime Closure of I-95 Northbound Exit 74 Entrance Ramp - July 5 and July 6, 2023

    July 1st, 2023


    Nighttime Closure of I-95 Northbound Exit 74 Entrance Ramp - July 5 and July 6, 2023

    The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that, to facilitate construction work associated with the I-95 East Lyme project in East Lyme, Exit 74 on-ramp to I-95 Northbound will need to be closed.

    CLOSURE INFO

    The on-ramp to I-95 Northbound (at Exit 74) will be closed on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, and Thursday, July 6, 2023, beginning at 8:00 p.m. and re-opening at 5:00 a.m. to allow for the installation of aerial power and to connect the temporary illumination units. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour.

    DETOUR

    To access I-95 Northbound, motorists should continue on Route 161 north (turns into Route 1), turn left on to Cross Road, turn left on to Waterford Parkway, and take entrance ramp to I-95 Northbound.

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  • Nighttime Closure of I-95 Northbound Exit 74 Entrance Ramp - June 29, 2023

    June 27th, 2023


    Nighttime Closure of I-95 Northbound Exit 74 Entrance Ramp - June 29, 2023

    The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that, to facilitate construction work associated with the I-95 East Lyme project in East Lyme, Exit 74 on-ramp to I-95 Northbound will need to be closed.

    CLOSURE INFO

    The on-ramp to I-95 Northbound (at Exit 74) will be closed on Thursday, June 29, 2023, beginning at 8:00 p.m. and re-opening at 5:00 a.m. to allow for the installation of temporary illumination units on the temporary traffic barriers. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour.

    DETOUR

    To access I-95 Northbound, motorists should continue on Route 161 north (turns into Route 1), turn left on to Cross Road, turn left on to Waterford Parkway, and take entrance ramp to I-95 Northbound.

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  • I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements at Route 161 and Bridge Replacement Project

    April 3rd, 2023


    I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements at Route 161 and Bridge Replacement Project

    The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing the start of construction on Monday, April 3, 2023 for I-95 Interchange improvements at Exit 74 and Route 161 in East Lyme.

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  • CTDOT Launches Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Pilot Program

    March 29th, 2023


    CTDOT Launches Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Pilot Program (NEWINGTON, CT) - The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced the implementation of a program to reduce speeding in work zones and improve Connecticut ...

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