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| Total Mileage in State: | 111 miles | |
| Northern End: | At Rhode Island state line | |
| Southern End: | At New York state line | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 111 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, New London | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | I-91, in New Haven I-395, in East Lyme |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, New Haven, New London | |
Northbound
- Section 1: New York Border to Milford (Exit 36)
- Section 2: Milford (Exit 36) to Old Saybrook (Exit 69)
- Section 3: Old Saybrook (Exit 69) to Rhode Island Border
Section 1: New York Border to Milford (Exit 36)
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Connecticut welcome sign on Interstate 95 North. Also, take any of the first 4 exits in Connecticut to Greenwich. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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The speed limit on Interstate 95 North in Connecticut starts out at 55 mph with a minimum speed limit of 40 mph. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 2: Delavan Ave / Byram (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 6 miles to Stamford and 28 miles to Bridgeport. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Weigh Station on Interstate 95 North in Fairfield County. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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View of the ramp to the Weigh Station. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 3 to Bruce Museum. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 3: Arch St (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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The Connecticut Welcome Center is at the first service plaza which is 9 miles ahead. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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State-named Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 4 to Bush Holley House-Museum. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 4: Indian Field Rd / Cos Cob (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 in Connecticut is also known as Governer John Davis Lodge Turnpike, or simply, the Connecticut Turnpike. Despite the name, I-95 in Connecticut is not tolled any longer. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 5 to Mianus and Putnam Cottage. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 5: US 1 - Riverside / Old Greenwich (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take any of the next 4 exits to Stamford. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 6: Harvard Ave (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 7: CT 137 North - Greenwich Avenue (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 8 to Rich Forum Palace Theatre. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 8: Atlantic Avenue (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 9: US 1 / CT 106 - Glenbrook (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take any of the next 4 exits to Darien. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 10: Noroton (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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There is a low clearance bridge on US 1 North via Exit 11. US 1 North trucks should use Exit 13 instead. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 11: US 1 - Darien (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 12: CT 136 - Tokeneke Rd / Rowayton (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Service Plaza / Connecticut Welcome Center on Interstate 95 North. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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A closer view of the Service Plaza / Welcome Center. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 13 to Norwalk Community College. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 13: US 1 - Post Rd (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to Norwalk. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 14 to the Maritime Aquarium and Tourist Info. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 14: South Norwalk (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 15: US 7 - Norwalk / Danbury (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 16: East Norwalk (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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State-named Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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The speed limit remains 55 mph. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 17 to Westport Country Playhouse. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Westport. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 17: CT 33 / CT 136 - Westport / Saugatuck (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North crossing the Saugatuck River. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 18 to US 1, Sherwood Island State Park, and the Public Beach. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 18: Sherwood Island Connector (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take any of the next 6 exits to Fairfield. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 19: Center St / Southport (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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State-named Interstate 95 North reassurance shield at mile marker 23.6. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 21: Mill Plain Road (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 22 to Fairfield University. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 22: Service Plaza / Round Hill Rd (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 23: US 1 - Kings Hwy (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 24: Black Rock Turnpike (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 25: Commerce Dr / State St (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exits 26-29 to Bridgeport. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exit 27A - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 26: Wordin Avenue (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 27 to Downtown Bridgeport. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Also take Exit 27 to the Transportation Center and Long Island Ferry. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 27: Lafayette Blvd / Harbor Yard (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 27A: CT 25 / CT 8 - Trumbull / Waterbury (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 29.2. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 28: CT 127 - East Main Street (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 29: CT 130 - Stratford Ave / Seaview Ave (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 30: CT 113 - Lordship Boulevard (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exit 31 - 3/4 mile. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 31: Honeyspot Rd / Stratford Ave (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 32: West Broad St / Stratford (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 33: US 1 / CT 110 - Ferry Blvd / E Main St (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 34.2. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 34: US 1 - Milford (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 35: School House Rd / SubWay-Bic Dr (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Another state-named Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 36: Plains Rd (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
Section 2: Milford (Exit 36) to Old Saybrook (Exit 69)
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 37: High St (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 38: CT 15 - Merritt Parkway / W Cross Parkway (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 39A to Downtown Milford. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 39A: US 1 South (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 39B: US 1 North (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 40: Old Gate Lane / Woodmont Rd (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at another Service Plaza near Milford. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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A closer view of the Service Plaza near Milford. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 41 to Orange. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 41: Marsh Hill Rd (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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The ramp for Exit 43 is very steep and as a result, trucks are prohibited from using it. Trucks should take Exit 42 instead. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 42: Saw Mill Rd (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 43 to Downtown West Haven and the U.S. Veteran's Hospital. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Another warning sign for the steepness of the off ramp for Exit 43 ahead. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 43: Campbell Avenue (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exits 44-50 to New Haven. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 44: CT 10 - Ella T. Grasso Boulevard (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exit 48, which is the junction of Interstate 91 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 46 to the Food Terminal and Long Wharf Theater. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 47 to Gateway Community College Downtown Campus. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 48 to Yale University. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 46: Long Wharf Dr / Sargent Dr (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 47: MLK Blvd / Downtown New Haven (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 48: Interstate 91 North - Hartford (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 48. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North as it prepares to cross the Quinnipiac River. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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View on Interstate 95 North as it crosses the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge over the Quinnipiac River in New Haven. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 50 to the U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Center, Tweed Airport, and Fort Nathan Hale. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 50: Woodward Ave / Lighthouse Point / Port Area (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 51 to the Trolley Museum. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 51: US 1 - East Haven / Frontage Rd (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 50. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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State-named Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exits 53-56 to Branford. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Approaching Exit 53, the speed limit increases to 65 mph for the first time. This is the standard speed limit on most rural Interstate highways in Connecticut. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 53: US 1 / CT 142 / CT 146 - Short Beach (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at the Service Plaza in Branford. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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A closer view of the ramp to the Service Plaza in Branford. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 54: Branford / Cedar St (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 55: US 1 - North Branford / East Main St (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 56: Leetes Island Rd / Stony Creek (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 58. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 57 to Bishop's Orchards. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 57: US 1 - Boston Post Rd (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 58 to Henry Whitfield State Museum and Guilford Art Center. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 58: CT 77 - Guilford / North Guilford (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 59: Goose Lane (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exits 61 and 62 to Madison. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 61: CT 79 - Madison / North Madison (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at the Service Plaza in Madison. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 62: Hammonasset State Park (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 63: CT 81 - Clinton / Killingworth (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exit 64 - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 64: CT 145 - Horse Hill Road (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Another state-named Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 72. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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The speed limit remains 65 mph with a minimum speed limit of 40 mph. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 65: CT 153 - Westbrook (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to Old Saybrook. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at the (closed at the time) Rest Area / Connecticut Welcome Center in Old Saybrook. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 66: CT 166 - Spencer Plain Road (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 75. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 67: CT 154 - Old Saybrook (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 69 to Deep River, Middletown, and Essex Steam Train. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Also take Exit 69 to the Connecticut River Museum. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 69: CT 9 North - Essex / Hartford (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
Section 3: Old Saybrook (Exit 69) to Rhode Island Border
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Old Lyme. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 70 to Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, Florence Griswold Museum, and Lyme Art Association. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North crossing the Raymond E. Baldwin Bridge over the Connecticut River in Old Lyme. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 70: US 1 / CT 156 - Old Lyme (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 79. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 81. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take any of the next 5 exits to East Lyme. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 71: Four Mile River Road (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 72: Rocky Neck State Park (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 73: Society Rd (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 74 to the Children's Museum and Camp Niantic. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Also take Exit 74 to Niantic Bay Boardwalk. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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The speed limit decreases to 50 mph ahead as Interstate 95 passes through yet another congested area. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 74: CT 161 - Flanders / Niantic (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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The speed limit decreases to 50 mph just north of Exit 74. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exit 76 - 1 mile on the left. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 75: US 1 - Waterford (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Guide sign approaching Exit 76. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 76: Interstate 395 North - Norwich / Plainfield (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to Waterford. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Entering the Waterford town line, the speed limit increases slightly to 55 mph. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 81: Cross Rd (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Weigh Station on Interstate 95 North in Waterford. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 82 to Mitchell College. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 82: CT 85 - Broad St / Waterford (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 82A to the Coast Guard Academy. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 82A: Frontage Rd / New London (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 83 to the State Pier. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Also take Exit 83 to Lyman Allyn Art Museum. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 83 to Nathan Hale Schoolhouse, Shaw Mansion, and Eugene O'Neill Homestead as well. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Also take Exit 83 to Connecticut College and Fort Trumbull State Park. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 83: CT 32 North - Norwich / New London Waterfront District (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take any of the next 5 exits to Groton. Exit 87 is the best truck route into Groton. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 86 to the USS Nautilus & Sub Museum. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exit 85. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 85: US 1 North - Thames St / Downtown Groton (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 86: CT 184 / To CT 12 - U.S. Sub Base / Gales Ferry (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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The standard rural speed limit of 65 mph resumes beyond Exit 86. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 87 to University of Connecticut Avery Point and Fort Griswold State Park. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Also take Exit 87 to Groton-New London Airport. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 87: CT 349 - Clarence B. Sharp Highway (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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The speed limit remains 65 mph. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 88 to Groton - New London Airport and Ledyard. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 88: CT 117 - Noank / Groton Long Point (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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State-named Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 89 to Allyn Street. Take Exit 90 to Mystic Aquarium and Mystic Seaport. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North approaching Exit 89 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 89: Allyn Street (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 90 to Historic Downtown / Drawbridge. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Scenic Overlook Area on Interstate 95 North, approaching Exit 90. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to Stonington. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 90: CT 27 - Mystic Aquarium / Mystic Seaport (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Another state-named Interstate 95 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 91 to Old Lighthouse Museum and Captain Palmer House. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 91: CT 234 - North Main St / Stonington Borough (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 5 miles to North Stonington and 44 miles to Providence. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 92 to Mashantucket Pequot Reservation. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Also take Exit 92 to Westerly, RI and the Rhode Island Shoreline. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 92: CT 2 / CT 49 - North Stonington / Pawcatuck (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 108. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at mile marker 110. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Take Exit 93 to Burlingame State Park and Charlestown, RI. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |
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Interstate 95 North at Exit 93: CT 216 - Clarks Falls, CT / Ashaway, RI. The Rhode Island border lies just ahead. (Photo taken 8/5/17). |