The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that drainage work on Route 161 will begin the week of March 10, 2025. Motorists are also advised that full depth reconstruction from Frontage Road to the entrance of Walgreens is expected to begin May 1, 2025.
CTDOT Project No. 0044-0156 was awarded to Manafort Brothers at a cost of $148,000,000 on February 1, 2023, and is scheduled to be completed in Spring 2027. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 2 in Norwich.
CTDOT is working to inform motorists and local residents of current and upcoming construction activities through project newsletters, press notices, travel alerts, social media, as well as the project website, https://i-95eastlyme.com/. If you have any questions related to construction, please contact us at info@i-95eastlyme.com.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
Motorists are advised that due to the significant rise of Route 161, approximately 2 feet in some locations, this work is planned to occur over night-time work shifts. During the daytime hours, sections of the roadway will be gravel until grades are achieved and the area can be paved. Traveling on these gravel sections may cause traffic to move slower than usual.
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.