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

Project Notifications

ROUTE 161 TO CLOSE DURING NIGHTTIME HOURS 

In an effort for the project team to erect the steel girders onto the bridge, Route 161 (Flanders Road) will be closed from the entrance of Exit 74 northbound entrance ramp to the beginning of the existing Frontage Road. This closure will be in effect on the following dates during the nighttime hours 8:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.

• March 15th through March 18th
• March 30th through March 31st
• April 8th through April 9th
• April 14th through April 16th

Detour Information

To access Route 161 northbound: Detoured traffic will turn right onto the I-95 northbound entrance ramp, take Exit 81, turn left onto Waterford Parkway, turn left onto Cross Road, turn left onto I-95 southbound entrance ramp, and take Exit 74.

To access Route 161 southbound: Detoured traffic will turn right onto Frontage Road, take I-95 southbound on-ramp, follow I-95 southbound, take Exit 73, turn right onto W Society Road, turn right onto Society Road, turn left onto the I-95 northbound entrance ramp, and take Exit 74 to access Route 161 southbound.

BLASTING HAS BEGUN ON I-95 SOUTHBOUND

Blasting along I-95 Southbound will take place Monday through Friday for a period of approximately 6-8 weeks . As a result, I-95 northbound and southbound will be closed twice a day between the hours of 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM for 5-10 minutes for each blast.  Please note that weather conditions play a key role in determining whether blasting can safely take place. Blasts may be postponed if conditions are not suitable.

During this time, motorists are encouraged to remain on the highway as the closures are anticipated to be short in duration, however, there will be posted detour routes. Travelers can sign up for text message alerts of blasting operations. 

** TEXT "BLAST" TO 860-404-9995 TO RECEIVE TEXT ALERTS. **

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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/

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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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