The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that the current I-95 southbound traffic lanes will be shifting to a new pattern utilizing the newly constructed lanes and it is scheduled to take place during the days of November 11 and 12, 2026. All southbound traffic will be moved to the newly constructed southbound lanes in preparation for the next stage of work. Project 0156-0181 consists of the replacement of Bridge 00161 carrying I-95 over First Avenue and Bridge 00162 carrying I-95 over Metro North Railroad.
CTDOT Project No. 0156-0181 was awarded to The Middlesex Corporation with H&H, LLC, at a cost of $96,688,000 on August 25, 2023, and is scheduled to be completed in November 2027. This project is administered by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, Office of Construction, District 3 in New Haven.
LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
The Exit 43 on-ramp to I-95 northbound which is located on First Avenue in West Haven will continue to be closed until November 2027. Motorists traveling to I-95 Northbound may take the detour route to Interchange 44 via First Avenue southbound, Route 122 (Kimberly Avenue), and Ella T. Grasso Boulevard in New Haven. Alternatively, motorists traveling to I-95 Northbound may take the detour route to Interchange 44 via Campbell Avenue northbound, Boston Post Road, and Ella T. Grasso Boulevard in New Haven.
Traffic control signing patterns will guide motorists through the detour routes. A map of the detour routes is available for download from the project website at www.i95westhaven.com/traffic-detour-information.
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.
This release was updated 11/4/2026.