The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that Route 161 (Flanders Road) will be closed to traffic in the immediate area under the existing bridge to place new structural steel for bridge construction. The Exit 74 northbound on-ramp and the Exit 74 southbound off-ramp will remain open during this time. This nighttime closure of Route 161 (Flanders Road) will be in effect from Monday, July 28 until Sunday, August 11, 2025, during the nighttime hours from 8:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. At minimum, one travel lane in each direction on Route 161 will be open to traffic at all other times.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is working to inform motorists and residents of current and upcoming construction activities through press releases, travel alerts, social media, project newsletters, as well as the project website, https://i-95eastlyme.com/. If you have any questions related to construction, please contact us at elproject@gm2inc.com.
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 West 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.
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.
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.