How's the construction around New Haven, CT. area on I-95 lately?

[Mark P.]

Heading up to Vermont next week. We travel there a couple of times a year, and our route from NJ we've taken is I-684 to I-84, picking up I-91 in Hartford.

It's always been more of a direct drive (and quicker) in the past to take I-95 right on up, but we've been leery of doing so with the on going New Haven project, and hoping things are moving along.

I didn't see much current info. on Ct's DOT site, so hopefully someone from the area can help

Thanks,
Mark

 

[jcodespoti]

I can't think of to much construction going on in NH, some in East haven but not in NH.

That said there is a bunch of construction in the Bridgeport area. Could be a problem during rush hour, otherwise its ok.


Joe in CT

 

[Mark P.]

Thanks, Joe

Rather than saying New Haven, I should have said East Haven area (around exit 48 on I-95) where the major construction was (or still is).

Thanks again,
Mark

 

[jcodespoti]

East Haven can be bad and back up into NH...getting there though. If you go off-peak should be no problem.

Joe in CT

 

[BigTigger]

I drove to/from NYC just before Xmas and the speed restrictions on I-95 just north of Fairfield were still in place and enforced where the bridge burned last year and a temporary structure is in place. The construction further up by New Haven before the I-91 split is mostly dormant now for the winter.

The Merritt Parkway (America's autobahn ) is still the best choice except for the 4-7 PM afternoon rush from exit 42 to 52 (Stamford to Bridgeport).

 

[Mark P.]

The Merritt Parkway (America's autobahn ) is still the best choice except for the 4-7 PM afternoon rush from exit 42 to 52 (Stamford to Bridgeport).

LOL...We've taken that route a few times and know what you mean. Very nice and scenic drive all in all.

 

[maggie mfg]

We go to VT often on the weekends and yes, like everyone is saying there can be a bottleneck (especially at rush hour) where 91 and 95 converge in New Haven. To me most of 95 in CT (Stmfrd, Bpt) is a nightmare. Once you get on 91 all you have to contend with are the slowdowns in Hartford and Springfield. Have a great weekend, looks like fresh powder....Maggie