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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.

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Construction Advisories

Project Timeline


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Fall 2023 to Fall 2024

DESIGN PHASE

2

Winter 2025

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

3

Summer 2025

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

4

Fall 2025 - Stage 1

NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC SHIFT RIGHT; WORK BEGINS IN THE CENTER TO PREPARE FOR UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION

5

Spring 2026 - Stage 2

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

6

Fall 2026 - Stage 3

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

7

Spring 2027 - Stage 4

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

8

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.

I-95 Interchange 43 Improvements

This website was produced by The Middlesex Corporation / H&H team for CTDOT.

I-95 Interchange 43 Improvements

This website was produced by The Middlesex Corporation / H&H team for CTDOT.