Travel Alert: Route 1 Bridge over I-95 Replacement

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is replacing the bridge over I-95 at Exit 9 using Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) process. the existing bridge deck will be replaced with a new steel and concrete superstructure over the course of two weekends in June REQUIRING A DETOUR OF I-95 AND ROUTE 1.

Dates

Friday, May 31st (9:00 p.m.) until Monday, June 3rd (5:00 a.m.)

Friday, June 7th (9:00 p.m.) until Monday, June 10th (5:00 a.m.)

During construction, the ROUTE 1 BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED between Courtland Avenue and Seaside Avenue in Stamford, CT. Traffic will be detoured from Route 1 to Courtland Avenue and Hamilton Avenue. Route 1 closures will take place over two weekends from Friday evening until Monday morning. Route 1 will reopen to traffic during the week.

I-95 Detour

 I-95 traffic will shift at Exit 9 to temporary roadways located at the On and Off ramps to allow for removal and replacement of the Route 1 bridge. Travel will be REDUCED TO TWO LANES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 20 MPH. These changes will be in effect from 9:00 p.m. on Friday evening to 5:00 a.m. on Monday morning on the weekends of June 1st and June 8th. DRIVERS SHOULD EXPECT LONG DELAYS AND SHOULD TAKE ALTERNATE ROUTES IF POSSIBLE.

View the FACTSHEET for additional Information.

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Submitted by Norwalk, CT

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