NEW LONDON, CT — Drivers who rely on the Gold Star Memorial Bridge should prepare for a new traffic pattern and slower travel as a major rehabilitation project enters its next phase later this month, according to a statement from Gov. Ned Lamont.
Beginning May 30, northbound traffic on I-95 will be shifted onto the southbound span of the bridge to allow for extensive construction on the northbound side.
The change means both directions of traffic will share the same structure, with two lanes heading north and three lanes heading south, separated by a barrier.
The reconfiguration is expected to create congestion. More than 120,000 vehicles cross the bridge daily between New London and Groton, making it one of the busiest stretches of highway in the region.
Speed limits will be reduced to 45 miles per hour in both directions for the duration of this phase, which transportation officials say is necessary to protect both drivers and construction crews, according to the statement.
The lane shift is part of a $900 million project to rehabilitate the bridge. Work will include replacing the bridge deck, repairing structural steel, upgrading barriers, and installing new lighting and signage.
The project is scheduled to continue through 2030.
More information on the project is available by clicking here.
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