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CTDOT Project No. 0156-0181

The purpose of this project is to reduce traffic congestion, enhance traffic flow, and increase safety at Interstate 95 (I-95) Interchange 43 in the City of West Haven. The project involves the widening and reconstruction of I-95 at Interchange 43 and replacing two bridges carrying I-95 that are in poor condition: the I-95 bridge over First Avenue and the I-95 bridge over Metro-North Railroad.

Construction Advisories

Project Timeline


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Fall 2023 to Fall 2024

DESIGN PHASE

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Winter 2025

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

3

Summer 2025

EXIT 43 NORTHBOUND RAMP TO I-95 TO BE CLOSED; DETOUR ROUTES TO BE ACTIVATED

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Fall 2025 - Stage 1

LANE SHIFT NORTHBOUND IS UNCHANGED FROM ADVANCED STAGE, SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC SHIFT LEFT INTO THE MEDIAN TO ESTABLISH WORK AREA FOR DEMO OF 161 AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW LANES ON NORTH SIDE OF I-95.

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Spring 2026 - Stage 2

SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC SHIFTED INTO THE MEDIAN; I-95 SOUTH IS WIDENED ON THE RIGHT

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Fall 2026 - Stage 3

SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC MOVES TO NEWLY BUILT RIGHT LANES; RECONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN THE MEDIAN

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Spring 2027 - Stage 4

NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC MOVES TO REBUILT CENTER LANES; WORK BEGINS TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE I-95 NORTHBOUND

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Fall 2027

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED & DETOUR ROUTES DEACTIVATED 

Project Area Pictures

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A map highlighting Interchange 43 and the two I-95 bridges to be replaced. 

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Drone photo of the I-95 bridge over First Avenue

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A photo of the I-95 bridge over First Avenue from the street

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Drone photo of the I-95 bridge over Metro-North Railroad

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A road-level photo of the I-95 bridge over Metro-North Railroad.