Branford Plazas Will Have Maritime Theme and Other New Features

The I-95 Branford Service Plazas will soon have a "modern, picturesque maritime theme," after renovations are completed, the Branford Eagle reports. 

Paul Landino, CEO of Project Service, LLC attended a February 2012 Branford Board of Selectmen meeting where he explained the various changes planned for these plazas located between exits 53 and 54 of the former Connecticut Turnpike. 

Project Service LLC is embarking on $178 million worth of renovations for all 23 highway service plazas in Connecticut, including ones on I-95, I-395, and Route 15. 

Branford Patch has reported that both plazas will feature a Fast Freddie’s Convenience Store, upgraded Mobil gasoline station, Subway, and Dunkin’ Donuts. 

While Patch has reported that the McDonald’s in the southbound plaza will close, the Eagle reports that travelers can expect to see a new burger eatery in its place. 

Both plazas will also feature additional parking, solar panels, back-up generators, improved stormwater management systems for better draining, new landscaping, and safer traffic patterns, the Eagle reported.

The Branford northbound plaza will have an idle-free truck area allowing trucks to give their engines a rest and hook into a heating, cooling, and Internet service system. That plaza will additionally feature a state police substation. 

The southbound plaza will have a separation of lanes for trucks and cars. 

Both Branford plazas are expected to close in April for renovations and reopen in April 2013. Travelers are encouraged to visit the nearby Madison and soon-to-open Milford service plazas.