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Ramp Closures Coming to Congested CT Highway Intersection
Northbound ramps at I-91 Exit 16 and Route 15 Exit 64B to East Main Street in Meriden will be closed for reconstruction starting April 19.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:55am
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Meriden's 'crossroads of Connecticut' interchange undergoes a major reconstruction to untangle chronic congestion and improve safety.Meriden TodayThe Connecticut Department of Transportation is closing the northbound ramps at Interstate 91 Exit 16 and Route 15 Exit 64B to East Main Street in Meriden starting on April 19 for a major reconstruction project. The $185 million project is intended to address traffic operation and safety concerns associated with capacity, congestion, and weaving on Route 15 and I-91 in the northbound direction.
Why it matters
The I-91/I-691/Route 15 interchange in Meriden is known as the 'crossroads of Connecticut' due to its central location, but has long suffered from chronic congestion and safety issues. This project aims to reconfigure the interchange and ramps to improve traffic flow and reduce crashes caused by the current congestion and weaving patterns.
The details
The ramps from I-91 northbound at Exit 16 and from Route 15 northbound at Exit 64B to East Main Street will be closed continuously starting at 6 p.m. on April 19 and remain closed until May. The $185 million project includes demolition, rehabilitation, and replacement of several bridges, as well as widening and construction of multiple retaining walls, extensive earthwork, drainage installation, roadway reconstruction and widening, electrical work, and landscaping and traffic safety improvements.
- The ramp closures will begin at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
- The ramps will remain closed until May 2026.
- The overall $185 million project is scheduled to be completed by November 30, 2028.
The players
Connecticut Department of Transportation
The state agency responsible for overseeing the reconstruction project on the I-91/I-691/Route 15 interchange in Meriden.
O&G Industries
The construction company awarded the $185 million contract to carry out the reconstruction project.
Kevin Scarpati
The mayor of Meriden, who has referred to the interchange as the 'crossroads of Connecticut'.
What they’re saying
“Here in Meriden, we call ourselves 'the crossroads of Connecticut,' centrally located. But what good is it to be the crossroads of Connecticut if those roads are congested on a daily basis?”
— Kevin Scarpati, Mayor of Meriden
What’s next
The Connecticut Department of Transportation advises drivers to follow posted detours or seek alternate routes during the ramp closures. The agency also notes that modifications or extensions to the closure schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions.
The takeaway
This major reconstruction project on the I-91/I-691/Route 15 interchange in Meriden aims to address longstanding issues of congestion and safety at a critical transportation hub in the state. By reconfiguring the ramps and mainline lanes, the project intends to improve traffic flow and reduce crashes caused by the current weaving patterns and capacity constraints.
