I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge No. 00250 East Lyme, CT
I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge No. 00250 East Lyme, CT

I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements
at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge No. 00250 East Lyme, CT

I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge No. 00250 East Lyme, CT

I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements
at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge No. 00250 East Lyme, CT

I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge No. 00250 East Lyme, CT

I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements
at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge No. 00250 East Lyme, CT

I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge No. 00250 East Lyme, CT

I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements
at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge No. 00250 East Lyme, CT

I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge No. 00250 East Lyme, CT

I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements
at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge No. 00250 East Lyme, CT

I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge No. 00250 East Lyme, CT

I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements
at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge No. 00250 East Lyme, CT

I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge No. 00250 East Lyme, CT

I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements
at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge No. 00250 East Lyme, CT

I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge No. 00250 East Lyme, CT

I-95 Interchange 74 Improvements
at Route 161 and Replacement of Bridge No. 00250 East Lyme, CT

Project Notifications

 ** Exit 74 southbound off-ramp REOPENING, Sunday, november 2nd **

Closure of Exit 74 (Southbound) Off-Ramp and Exit 75 (Southbound) On-Ramp

Exit 75 southbound on-ramp is closed for four (4) weeks and  Exit 74 southbound off-ramp is closed for two (2) weeks - both began October 19, 2025. These closures are necessary to facilitate the reconstruction of these ramps to meet the adjusted traffic alignment to a newly constructed section of highway.  Motorists should follow the posted detours.

I-95 Southbound traffic shift

Southbound traffic on I-95 has officially shifted to the new section of highway. Please check out this video to show this stage of construction in more detail.

 

 

Final Concrete Pour for New Abutments

(Photos taken July 2, 2025)

 

Check out Stage 4 Construction Highlights!

 

As part of the project's safety measures,

speed limits are being actively enforced. 

Obey the speed limit - speeding in this area will result in fines.

 

Video Showcasing Project Completion: 

 

Project Timeline

For more details on the project scope, click here.

Demolition of Bridge

Completed Project Activities through 2024

Completed Project Activities through 2023

In the News

National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week: April 21st - April 25th 

Work zone safety is everyone's responsibility. By staying alert and respecting the road crews, you're doing your part to ensure that every worker makes it home safely at the end of the day. Stay focused, don’t drive distracted, slow down, follow signs and flaggers, don’t drive over the speed limit and please be patient. For more information on this annual event, please visit: www.nwzaw.org/

Check out traffic in other areas of the state:

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    NEWS ARTICLES

    Article from NeW ENgland construction news: Connecticut dot to reconfigure the curve on i-95 in east lyme

    Article from The Day: PORTIOn OF FLANDERS ROAD TO BE REBUILT AS PART OF I-95 RECONSTRUCTION

    Article from The Day: engineers squeeze in latest change on east lyme i-95 project

    Article from The Day: Highway Officials Crack Down on Speeding in East Lyme

    Work Zone Cameras Will Be Permanent in Connecticut

    Connecticut makes work zone speed cameras permanent (msn.com)

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    Check out the interactive video showcasing the completed project activities through 2023

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