I-95 Northbound On-Ramp at East Lyme Exit 74 Closed for Two Weeks for Construction
The I-95 northbound on-ramp at exit 74 in East Lyme is closed for two weeks due to a construction project.
Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 10, 2026 — The I-95 northbound on-ramp at exit 74 in East Lyme has been closed to traffic, a situation expected to last for a period of two weeks.
The closure is attributed to ongoing construction work in the area. The specific details of the construction project, including its scope and purpose, were not immediately available. Additionally, the exact start and end dates for the two-week closure have not been publicly specified.
Commuters and travelers utilizing I-95 northbound in East Lyme should anticipate disruptions and seek alternative routes during this period. The duration of the closure, set at two weeks, indicates a focused effort to complete a specific phase of the construction project.
The I-95 corridor is a significant transportation artery, and temporary closures of on-ramps can impact local traffic patterns and travel times. Information regarding official detours or recommended alternative routes was not provided in the summary of the closure.
Authorities have stated that the closure is necessary to facilitate the construction activities safely and efficiently. Drivers are advised to exercise caution, pay attention to signage, and plan their journeys accordingly to account for the temporary loss of access at exit 74 for northbound I-95 traffic. The contractor responsible for the construction project was not identified.
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