Traffic Shift To Take Place On I-95 In West Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT — The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced that the current I-95 southbound traffic lanes in West Haven will be shifting to a new pattern using the newly constructed lanes.

The traffic shift is scheduled to take place during the weekend of Nov. 7 and 8, according to an advisory.

“All southbound traffic will be moved to the newly constructed southbound lanes in preparation for the next stage of work,” officials wrote in the advisory. “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.”

The project is scheduled to be completed in November 2027.

Read more from the advisory below:

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO

The Exit 43 on-ramp to I-95 northbound which is located on First Avenue in West Haven will be closed on July 21, 2025, 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.