Expect Delays: I-91 Repaving Project Underway

The between New Haven and North Haven kicked off Sunday, and lane closures in both directions are expected to continue until later this fall.

The state Department of Transportation reports the majority of the work along the busy interstate will be conducted at night, with most lane closures between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.

The project consists of milling, pavement repairs and resurfacing from Exit 8 to Exit 9 on both sides of the I-91 highway.

In addition, minor electrical work will occur at the entrance/exit ramps to replace signal controls.

Last month, the $1.38 million resurfacing project was awarded to the . The repaving is scheduled to be completed Sept. 21.

Route 1 Closure

In addition, Route 1 in Branford is also scheduled to be closed next weekend to allow the installation of a new box culvert just north of the Amtrak Railroad bridge.

The state highway will be closed to traffic in both directions from 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, to noon on Sunday, July 15.

During this time, there will be no access to north or south along Route 1 between the I-95 on/off ramps at Exit 53 (Branford Connector) and Route 142 (Short Beach Road).

The work is part of that extends from Orchard Hill Road to the I-95 on and off ramps in Branford. It began in August 2009 and is expected to continue through to November 2014.