Major Delays on I-95 Predicted for Reunion Weekend

The bridge carrying US 1 across I-95 at Exit 9 of the Connecticut Turnpike, in Stamford, will be replaced this coming weekend, causing all traffic on I-95 to be diverted.   (Google map of the affected interchange is here.)

Here is how traffic will be diverted from 11 PM Friday night thru 5 AM Monday morning:

I-95.  Those familiar with how congested I-95 can get on weekends know this will cause major delays.  One classmate, who lives nearby, predicts MAJOR delays.  “Even a normal Sunday heading into New York is stop-and-go for miles,” he told us.

“If people want to come this way, avoid it,” said state trooper Sgt. Robert Derry. “It’s really going to be a gridlocked situation.”

MERRITT.  The Merritt Parkway is also busy, especially on Sundays, and will also likely be jammed up.

TRAINS. Trains also offer a solution: Metro North and Amtrak will be running and you can get to the NY Airports from the city: https://www.nycairporter.com/schedule/grandcentraltolaguardia/.

RESCHEDULE?   Those traveling to NYC airports for Sunday afternoon departures will face a big challenge.  If you have a refundable fare, you may want to consider staying an extra day in New Haven and flying out on Monday.

I-84.   I have a flight late afternoon on Sunday, and I’m planning on going via Rt. 34 and I-84 … (route) … but even that might be jammed up.  I’m gonna allow lots of extra time.

Anyway, forewarned is forearmed – Yalies, do your thing:  Problem-solve!!

Related news stories:

• I-95 to be reduced to two lanes during Stamford bridge replacement
• Officials say stay away from I-95 in Stamford
• ConnDOT sets up website for Exit 9 bridge project