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

There will be no construction activities on limited-access highways for the upcoming Memorial Day Holiday, from 6 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2025, to 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

 

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.

 

Check out the TERS (Temporary Earth Retaining System)

that is supporting I-95 while crews excavate for the

abutment of the new bridge. 

(Photo taken April 29, 2025)

 

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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    * PROJECT NOTIFICATIONS *

    reconstruction of route 161

    In an effort to complete bridge demolition, there will be intermittent lane closures on both the north and south side of Route 161 during the daytime and nighttime hours. The work will begin on Wednesday, May 14th and will continue for a week.

    In addition, full depth reconstruction will continue in the next few weeks from Walgreens to the corner of Route 161 and Route 1. 

    We thank you for your continued patience. 

    NEWS ARTICLES

    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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