Politics & Government

State and City Officials Join for I-95 Norwalk Project Groundbreaking

Several officials were on hand today for the project's groundbreaking, which hopes to relieve some of the traffic issues along I-95 near Norwalk.

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Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined State Senator Bob Duff (D-Norwalk), State Representative Larry Cafero (R-Norwalk) and other state and local officials in breaking ground for a $42 million highway improvement project designed to enhance traffic safety and ease congestion on I-95 in Norwalk.

"In the Autumn of 2010 Senator Duff and I stood here, in a traffic jam, to talk about this bottleneckpervasive gridlock that slows commerce, depresses travel, and is a constant annoyance and safety risk to commuters," said Malloy in a released statement. "Just over 18 months later, I am pleased to break ground on a project that will go a long way to alleviating congestion and improving the road conditions here in Norwalk."

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The I-95 project will provide an additional lane in each direction between Exits 14 and 15, giving drivers space and time to adjust their speeds outside of the main traffic flow as they transition to or from the interchange ramps. The short distance between the ramps, combined with volume of 140,000 vehicles per day, results in frequent delays and can impact safety.

"For years I have fought for funding for additional lanes on this congested section of I-95 and it is gratifying to see this important project get under way," said State Senator Duff, who serves as vice chairman of the General Assemblys Transportation Committee. "I thank Governor Malloy for making good on his promise to fix the worst highway chokepoint in the I-95 corridor and I look forward to smoother, safer driving conditions for local residents and commuters alike."

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