The state has begun work on a $136.5 million construction project on Interstate 95 in West Haven.
Gov. Ned Lamont said Tuesday that the project includes replacing two antiquated bridges and improving traffic flow in the regularly congested area.
The two bridges, each more than 70 years old, carry a combined 142,000 daily commuters on I-95 over 1st Avenue and the Metro-North Railroad train tracks. The new structures are designed to have a minimum service life of 75 years, significantly improving long-term safety and reliability, Lamont said.
The project also includes extending the southbound lane from Exit 44 to create a continuous travel lane, which ultimately will serve as an exit-only lane for Exit 43. The goal is to reduce congestion, enhance traffic flow, and improve safety in the region, Lamont said.
The cost of the project will be covered by a mix of 90% federal funds and 10% state funds, the governor said. The project will employ approximately 100 workers and is expected to be completed in phases by the end of 2027.
“This project is a long-term investment in public safety and mobility, not only for West Haven but for the entire region,” Lamont said.
For most of 2025, traffic is not expected to be disrupted by the project because the initial work includes constructing the foundation for the new bridges on the ground level at 1st Avenue and at the railroad crossing beneath the highway.
Later in 2025, the northbound entrance ramp at Interchange 43 will close, with a detour routed through nearby state roads. The project will progress in stages through 2027, with three lanes of traffic maintained in each direction during daytime hours, officials said.
For information on the project and to subscribe to emailed construction updates, visit i95westhaven.com.
