UPDATE APRIL 14, 2026

Work on the southbound Gold Star Bridge began the week of April 6, 2026, with nighttime closures from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. This traffic pattern will remain in place for the duration of the project. This condition takes the bridge from the 5 existing lanes down to three. This will be in place until the end of 2030.

Northbound work is expected to begin around May 9, 2026. The two main I-95 NB through lanes will cross over through the median and travel on the southbound bridge. The existing northbound structure will be signed for Exit 85 traffic. It will also carry the Route 32 on ramp traffic and the Briggs Street On Ramp over the NB structure. The 2 left SB lanes were closed on April 8 and will remain closed until the end of the project. These 2 lanes will carry 2 NB lanes of traffic once the crossover is fully implemented in May. They were closed now to prepare the lanes to carry the NB traffic (install barrier, line striping, construct and connect the median crossover sections).

Please slow down in work zones, follow posted signage, and be aware that schedules may change due to weather or other delays.

• Project Scope: Rehabilitation of the I-95 Northbound bridge (5,931 feet) including deck replacement, structural steel strengthening, drainage, and lighting improvements.
  
  
• Traffic Impact: The NB bridge lanes will not be reduced until CT DOT is ready to begin the crossover which first requires paving the NB crossover lanes on the SB bridge. Reference attached informational sheet that illustrates the sequence of events required to establish the crossover. Additionally, please view two videos posted on YouTube to explain the purpose and need, and to illustrate the crossover functions. Gold Star Memorial Bridge - YouTube (Also embedded below)
  
  
• Northbound work is expected to begin May 9, 2026. Only two lanes will remain open, with additional traffic crossing over to the southbound bridge.
  
  
•  Crossover Setup: A crossover will be implemented, shifting some northbound traffic onto the southbound bridge, which will be divided by a steel barrier to handle both directions.
  
  
•  Speed Limits: Drivers should expect reduced speed limits of 45 mph through the construction zone. Speed limits will be reduced in both directions for the duration of the crossover.
  
  
•  Duration: Completion projected for Fall 2030

 

 

NOTE: At this time, there are no long-term lane closures planned for any ramps. There will be many nightly closures between 8:00p and 6:00a. There will be minor realignment of the aforementioned ramps but nothing will be a major impact to the traffic movements.