The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing a wrong way detection installation will take place on Interstate 95 Southbound at Exit 59 in Guilford, Exit 55 in Branford, Route 1 In New Haven, and Exit 42 in West Haven and Interstate 91 Southbound at Exit 9 in North Haven, and Exit 3 in New Haven.
This project is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, October 9 and be completed on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
The Wrong Way Detection System uses video cameras to detect vehicles that are traveling in the wrong direction. If a vehicle is detected, wrong way signs outlined with multiple sets of red lights are activated and begin flashing to alert the driver they are traveling in the wrong direction. Additionally, the system alerts the CTDOT Highway Operations Center and local State Police Troop barracks in real-time, allowing staff to monitor the activities of the wrong way driver on the ramp.
For more information on CTDOT’s commitment to stopping wrong way drivers, visit https://portal.ct.gov/wrongwaydriving.
The work is being performed by TAPCO and State Forces.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
Motorists can expect a closure of Interstate 95 at Exit 59 in Guilford, Exit 55 in Branford, and Route 1 in New Haven, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The detour for the ramp closure will be as follows:
- Exit 58 in Guilford for Exit 59
- Exit 54 in Branford for Exit 55
- Exit 51 on-ramp in New Haven for Route 1
Motorists can expect a closure of Interstate 91 at Exit 9 in North Haven, Exit 3 in New Haven and Interstate 95 at Exit 42 in West haven on Thursday, October 10, 2024. The detour for the ramp closure will be as follows:
- Exit 8 in New Haven for Exit 9
- Exit 2 in New Haven for Exit 3
- Exit 41 in Orange for Exit 42
Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will guide motorists through the work zone. the work schedule for this project is from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Wednesday to Thursday.
Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area.