Work is beginning on a project to replace an Interstate 95 bridge in West Haven, due to be completed by the end of 2027. In a parking lot beside the bridge at Exit 43, a 0.8-mile stretch of highway in West Haven that travels over 1st Avenue and Metro-North railroad tracks, a coalition of public officials welcomed the start of the $136.5 million construction project on Thursday. In addition to replacing the bridges, the project includes extending the southbound lane from Exit 44 to create a continuous travel lane, which will ultimately serve as an exit-only lane for Exit 43. There will also be drainage improvements, officials said. The improvements aim to reduce congestion, help traffic flow better and make the road safer, officials said. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said 90% of the project is from federal funding and the federal government must maintain its commitment.
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