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

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

 

Route 161 Reconstruction Begins Tuesday, August 25th

Motorists are advised that the project team will be starting the full-depth roadway reconstruction of Route 161 beginning Tuesday, August 25th.  Traffic on northbound and southbound of Route 161 will be traveling on gravel from Old Frontage Road to Starbucks for approximately ten (10) days.  Please travel slowly through this area. Thank you for your continued patience.

 

Here's What to Expect this Year . . . 2026!

 

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In the News

National Work Zone Safety Awareness 

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/

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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)

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.

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