Interstate 91 North - New Haven to Meriden

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Interstate 91 North
Leaving the Mixmaster Interchange with I-95 near downtown New Haven, I-91 commences northward to Hartford and Springfield, Massachusetts. Exit 2 departs for Ives Place and Hamilton Street from the I-95 southbound ramp independent from I-95 north.

Leaving the Mixmaster Interchange with I-95 near downtown New Haven, I-91 commences northward to Hartford and Springfield, Massachusetts. Exit 2 departs for Ives Place and Hamilton Street from the I-95 southbound ramp independent from I-95 north.

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Work on the Mixmaster Interchange ran from 2010 to 2017, including relocation of the left side connection between I-95 and I-91 north to a right side departure. I-95 continues from I-91 southeast across the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge to East Haven.

Work on the Mixmaster Interchange ran from 2010 to 2017, including relocation of the left side connection between I-95 and I-91 north to a right side departure. I-95 continues from I-91 southeast across the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge to East Haven.

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The ensuing segment of northbound I-91 between I-95 and Trumbull Street (Exit 3) maintains five lanes of traffic. The freeway stays east of the New Haven central business district.

The ensuing segment of northbound I-91 between I-95 and Trumbull Street (Exit 3) maintains five lanes of traffic. The freeway stays east of the New Haven central business district.

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Interstate 91 rises over Grand Avenue ahead of a trumpet interchange (Exit 3) with Trumbull Street to the Peabody Museum of Natural History and Yale University.

Interstate 91 rises over Grand Avenue ahead of a trumpet interchange (Exit 3) with Trumbull Street to the Peabody Museum of Natural History and Yale University.

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Three ramps leave in succession along I-91 north in the next 0.75 miles for Trumbull Street, the northbound beginning of U.S. 5 (State Street) and Willow Street.

Three ramps leave in succession along I-91 north in the next 0.75 miles for Trumbull Street, the northbound beginning of U.S. 5 (State Street) and Willow Street.

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Exit 3 leaves from I-91 north to Trumbell Street at Orange Street northeast of downtown near Yale University.

Exit 3 leaves from I-91 north to Trumbell Street at Orange Street northeast of downtown near Yale University.

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U.S. 5 begins along State Street in one quarter mile at Exit 5. The U.S. highway originally extended southward along State Street to U.S. 1 (Water Street) in Downtown.

U.S. 5 begins along State Street in one quarter mile at Exit 5. The U.S. highway originally extended southward along State Street to U.S. 1 (Water Street) in Downtown.

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One quarter mile separates the ramps to U.S. 5 north (Exit 5) and Willow Street (Left Exit 6) along I-91 north. U.S. 5 begins along State Street at James Street, proceeding northward to the Cedar Hill neighborhood. The Fair Haven neighborhood lies south of the exchange between I-91, U.S. 5, and Willow Street.

One quarter mile separates the ramps to U.S. 5 north (Exit 5) and Willow Street (Left Exit 6) along I-91 north. U.S. 5 begins along State Street at James Street, proceeding northward to the Cedar Hill neighborhood. The Fair Haven neighborhood lies south of the exchange between I-91, U.S. 5, and Willow Street.

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Left Exit 6 separates from I-91 alongside the Mill River to Willow Street. Willow Street continues Blatchley Avenue west to East Rock Park, Orange Street and Whitney Avenue in north New Haven. Exit 6 was constructed for the East Rock Connector, a cancelled four lane freeway spurring northwest from I-91 through East Rock Park to Whitney Street along the Mill River. Ramp stubs remain beyond the Willow Street overpass for the unconstructed roadway.1

Left Exit 6 separates from I-91 alongside the Mill River to Willow Street. Willow Street continues Blatchley Avenue west to East Rock Park, Orange Street and Whitney Avenue in north New Haven.
Exit 6 was constructed for the East Rock Connector, a cancelled four lane freeway spurring northwest from I-91 through East Rock Park to Whitney Street along the Mill River. Ramp stubs remain beyond the Willow Street overpass for the unconstructed roadway.1

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A view from Interstate 91 of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument located at East Rock Park. Built in 1887, the 112 foot monument honors New Haven residents who gave their lives in the Revolutionary, Mexican, and Civil Wars.

A view from Interstate 91 of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument located at East Rock Park. Built in 1887, the 112 foot monument honors New Haven residents who gave their lives in the Revolutionary, Mexican, and Civil Wars.

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The ramp from Willow Street joins I-91 north as the freeway nears the Quinnipiac River crossing. A large overhead advises motorists of the fog prone area ahead of the river.

The ramp from Willow Street joins I-91 north as the freeway nears the Quinnipiac River crossing. A large overhead advises motorists of the fog prone area ahead of the river.

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Routes 17 (Middletown Avenue) and 80 (Foxon Boulevard) converge with I-91 three quarters of a mile ahead at a parclo interchange (Exit 8).

Routes 17 (Middletown Avenue) and 80 (Foxon Boulevard) converge with I-91 three quarters of a mile ahead at a parclo interchange (Exit 8).

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I-91 crosses the Quinnipiac River one half mile from Exit 8 to Route 17 north and Route 80 east.

I-91 crosses the Quinnipiac River one half mile from Exit 8 to Route 17 north and Route 80 east.

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This confirming marker for Interstate 91 stands beyond the Quinnipiac River crossing.

This confirming marker for Interstate 91 stands beyond the Quinnipiac River crossing.

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Eight lanes of I-91 span Middletown Avenue at Exit 8.

Eight lanes of I-91 span Middletown Avenue at Exit 8.

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Route 17 continues Middletown Avenue northward to Northford and Durham. The state route travels 36.33 miles between New Haven and the Route 2 freeway at Glastonbury. Route 17 intersects Route 103 (Quinnipiac Avenue) 1.5 miles north at North Haven.

Route 17 continues Middletown Avenue northward to Northford and Durham. The state route travels 36.33 miles between New Haven and the Route 2 freeway at Glastonbury. Route 17 intersects Route 103 (Quinnipiac Avenue) 1.5 miles north at North Haven.

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Route 80 heads 25.91 miles east from New Haven to Foxon, North Branford, Killingworth and ultimately Deep River (Route 154).

Route 80 heads 25.91 miles east from New Haven to Foxon, North Branford, Killingworth and ultimately Deep River (Route 154).

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I-91 continues north one mile to Montowese Avenue at Exit 9. Montowese Avenue travels between Universal Drive adjacent to the freeway and Cloudland Road near Route 17 (Middletown Avenue).

I-91 continues north one mile to Montowese Avenue at Exit 9. Montowese Avenue travels between Universal Drive adjacent to the freeway and Cloudland Road near Route 17 (Middletown Avenue).

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I-91 crosses into North Haven Township near the parclo interchange (Exit 9) with Montowese Avenue. Montowese Avenue intersects Route 103 (Quinnipiac Avenue) 0.30 miles east of I-91 at Montowese.

I-91 crosses into North Haven Township near the parclo interchange (Exit 9) with Montowese Avenue. Montowese Avenue intersects Route 103 (Quinnipiac Avenue) 0.30 miles east of I-91 at Montowese.

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Universal Drive lines I-91 to the west from Exit 9 northward to Sackett Point Road. Route 103 follows Quinnipiac Avenue northward from Montowese Avenue to Baily Road and Route 22 (Clintonville Road).

Universal Drive lines I-91 to the west from Exit 9 northward to Sackett Point Road. Route 103 follows Quinnipiac Avenue northward from Montowese Avenue to Baily Road and Route 22 (Clintonville Road).

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One mile south of the three-level directional interchange (Exit 10) with Route 40 (Mount Carmel Connector) on I-91 north. Route 40 is a four lane expressway spur leading 3.08 miles northwest to Route 10 (Whitney Avenue) at Mount Carmel.

One mile south of the three-level directional interchange (Exit 10) with Route 40 (Mount Carmel Connector) on I-91 north. Route 40 is a four lane expressway spur leading 3.08 miles northwest to Route 10 (Whitney Avenue) at Mount Carmel.

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Bailey Road ties into Exit 10 from the North Haven street grid and Route 103.

Bailey Road ties into Exit 10 from the North Haven street grid and Route 103.

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Route 40 joins I-91 at Exit 10 with Hamden and Cheshire via Route 10. Beyond Route 40, I-91 tapers to four overall lanes. The Mount Carmel Connector opened completely by 1976.

Route 40 joins I-91 at Exit 10 with Hamden and Cheshire via Route 10. Beyond Route 40, I-91 tapers to four overall lanes. The Mount Carmel Connector opened completely by 1976.

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U.S. 5 / Route 22 (Clintonville Road) meets I-91 at the ensuing interchange (Exit 11) in one mile. Route 22 travels 14.07 miles between Route 10 (Whitney Avenue) in Hamden and U.S. 1 (Boston Post Road) at North Branford.

U.S. 5 / Route 22 (Clintonville Road) meets I-91 at the ensuing interchange (Exit 11) in one mile. Route 22 travels 14.07 miles between Route 10 (Whitney Avenue) in Hamden and U.S. 1 (Boston Post Road) at North Branford.

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Though not signed along I-91, U.S. 5 joins Route 22 between State Street and Route 103 (Washington Avenue) in central North Haven. Route 22 continues east from U.S. 5 / Route 103 to Northford.

Though not signed along I-91, U.S. 5 joins Route 22 between State Street and Route 103 (Washington Avenue) in central North Haven. Route 22 continues east from U.S. 5 / Route 103 to Northford.

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Route 22 advances west from I-91 and the split with U.S. 5 at State Street to Route 10 adjacent to the Mount Camel Connector (Route 40). U.S. 5 branches from Route 22 north along Washington Avenue for a return to I-91 at Exit 12.

Route 22 advances west from I-91 and the split with U.S. 5 at State Street to Route 10 adjacent to the Mount Camel Connector (Route 40). U.S. 5 branches from Route 22 north along Washington Avenue for a return to I-91 at Exit 12.

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U.S. 5 (Washington Avenue) joins Interstate 91 with the northern reaches of North Haven and Wallingford next.

U.S. 5 (Washington Avenue) joins Interstate 91 with the northern reaches of North Haven and Wallingford next.

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U.S. 5 remains west of I-91 between Exits 12 and 27 in southern Hartford.

U.S. 5 remains west of I-91 between Exits 12 and 27 in southern Hartford.

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I-91 north at the parclo interchange (Exit 12) with U.S. 5 (Washington Avenue).

I-91 north at the parclo interchange (Exit 12) with U.S. 5 (Washington Avenue).

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Interstate 91 continues along a rural course from U.S. 5 (Exit 12) at North Haven to Wallingford and Hartford.

Interstate 91 continues along a rural course from U.S. 5 (Exit 12) at North Haven to Wallingford and Hartford.

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The Wharton Brook Connector links I-91 with U.S. 5 near Wharton Brook State Park in one mile at a three level interchange (Left Exit 13).

The Wharton Brook Connector links I-91 with U.S. 5 near Wharton Brook State Park in one mile at a three level interchange (Left Exit 13).

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ConnDOT inventories the 0.81 mile long connector as Route 702, but it is not signed. The route doubles as the Major Gervais Raoul Lefbery Memorial Highway, named after a famed U.S. air ace who was killed in 1918 during WWI combat.

ConnDOT inventories the 0.81 mile long connector as Route 702, but it is not signed. The route doubles as the Major Gervais Raoul Lefbery Memorial Highway, named after a famed U.S. air ace who was killed in 1918 during WWI combat.

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Wharton Brook State Park is located between I-91 and U.S. 5 south of the Wharton Brook Connector.

Wharton Brook State Park is located between I-91 and U.S. 5 south of the Wharton Brook Connector.

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The Wharton Brook Connector concludes at U.S. 5 (Washington Avenue) opposite Toelles Road. Toelles Road continues west to Hartford Turnpike at Sleeping Giant State Park.

The Wharton Brook Connector concludes at U.S. 5 (Washington Avenue) opposite Toelles Road. Toelles Road continues west to Hartford Turnpike at Sleeping Giant State Park.

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One mile out from a half diamond interchange (Exit 14) with Route 150 (Woodhouse Avenue) on northbound Interstate 91.

One mile out from a half diamond interchange (Exit 14) with Route 150 (Woodhouse Avenue) on northbound Interstate 91.

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I-91 advances north from the Wharton Brook Connector (Left Exit 13) on a course bypassing Wallingford to the east.

I-91 advances north from the Wharton Brook Connector (Left Exit 13) on a course bypassing Wallingford to the east.

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Route 150 follows Woodhouse Avenue three miles north from Route 22 (Clintonville Road) near Northford to meet I-91 ahead of Wallingford.

Route 150 follows Woodhouse Avenue three miles north from Route 22 (Clintonville Road) near Northford to meet I-91 ahead of Wallingford.

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Continuing north one mile from I-91, Route 150 turns west along E Center Street to the center of Wallingford and U.S. 5. The route curves back north beyond Route 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway) en route to a return to U.S. 5.

Continuing north one mile from I-91, Route 150 turns west along E Center Street to the center of Wallingford and U.S. 5. The route curves back north beyond Route 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway) en route to a return to U.S. 5.

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Fourteen miles into the Constitution State along I-91 northbound. The freeway maintains six lanes as it bypasses Wallingford.

Fourteen miles into the Constitution State along I-91 northbound. The freeway maintains six lanes as it bypasses Wallingford.

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This advance guide sign for Route 68 (Barnes Road) to Yalesville and Durham stands opposite of the Wallingford Rest Area for southbound I-91. Route 68 travels 22.05 miles between Route 63 at Naugatuck and Route 17 at Durham.

This advance guide sign for Route 68 (Barnes Road) to Yalesville and Durham stands opposite of the Wallingford Rest Area for southbound I-91. Route 68 travels 22.05 miles between Route 63 at Naugatuck and Route 17 at Durham.

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Route 68 meets U.S. 5 (Colony Road) at a grade separation 2.1 miles to the west at Yatesville. The route continues westward to Broad Brook Reservoir and Cheshire Village.

Route 68 meets U.S. 5 (Colony Road) at a grade separation 2.1 miles to the west at Yatesville. The route continues westward to Broad Brook Reservoir and Cheshire Village.

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East of the diamond interchange (Exit 15) with I-91, Route 68 travels 2.7 miles to Route 157 (Skeet Club Road) and 2.5 miles further to Route 17 (Main Street) in Durham.

East of the diamond interchange (Exit 15) with I-91, Route 68 travels 2.7 miles to Route 157 (Skeet Club Road) and 2.5 miles further to Route 17 (Main Street) in Durham.

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E Main Street joins I-91 with downtown Meriden from the forthcoming parclo interchange at Exit 16.

E Main Street joins I-91 with downtown Meriden from the forthcoming parclo interchange at Exit 16.

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Route 15 angles northeast by the exchange with E Main Street (Exit 16) along Wilbur Cross Parkway. The parkway serves as a bypass of coastal Connecticut cities from near White Plains, New York.

Route 15 angles northeast by the exchange with E Main Street (Exit 16) along Wilbur Cross Parkway. The parkway serves as a bypass of coastal Connecticut cities from near White Plains, New York.

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Route 9 (Exit 22 S) is the best suggested route to the city of Middletown from northbound I-91. The two meet at a systems interchange 8.2 miles ahead.

Route 9 (Exit 22 S) is the best suggested route to the city of Middletown from northbound I-91. The two meet at a systems interchange 8.2 miles ahead.

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E Main Street loops southwest from Route 66 (Meriden Road) to meet I-91 at Exit 16. The road continues west into the residential street grid of Meriden prior to crossing U.S. 5 (Broad Street) into downtown. Traffic departs for Route 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway) north to I-691 west at the subsequent ramp (Exit 17).

E Main Street loops southwest from Route 66 (Meriden Road) to meet I-91 at Exit 16. The road continues west into the residential street grid of Meriden prior to crossing U.S. 5 (Broad Street) into downtown. Traffic departs for Route 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway) north to I-691 west at the subsequent ramp (Exit 17).

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The mainline of Route 15 envelops I-91 between E Main Street (Exit 16) and I-691 west / Route 66 east (Exit 18), with slip ramps connecting the two freeways. Exit 17 joins I-91 north directly with Route 15 north to I-691 west and to U.S. 5 (Berlin Turnpike).

The mainline of Route 15 envelops I-91 between E Main Street (Exit 16) and I-691 west / Route 66 east (Exit 18), with slip ramps connecting the two freeways. Exit 17 joins I-91 north directly with Route 15 north to I-691 west and to U.S. 5 (Berlin Turnpike).

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I-691 (Exit 68 W) branches 8.38 miles west from I-91 and Routes 15-66 to I-84 near Milldale while a separate ramp from Route 15 (Exits 68 N-E) rejoins I-91 ahead of Route 66 east to Middletown.
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I-691 (Exit 68 W) branches 8.38 miles west from I-91 and Routes 15-66 to I-84 near Milldale while a separate ramp from Route 15 (Exits 68 N-E) rejoins I-91 ahead of Route 66 east to Middletown.

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Northbound Route 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway) spans Interstate 91 a half mile from Exit 18 to Route 66 east. Wilbur Cross Parkway concludes in two miles at U.S. 5 (Berlin Turnpike) north to Berlin.

Northbound Route 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway) spans Interstate 91 a half mile from Exit 18 to Route 66 east. Wilbur Cross Parkway concludes in two miles at U.S. 5 (Berlin Turnpike) north to Berlin.

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Route 66 extends 38.37 miles east from I-91/691 at Exit 18 to U.S. 6 at Windham. The state route meets Route 147 (Baileyville Road) to Middlefield in 2.1 miles.

Route 66 extends 38.37 miles east from I-91/691 at Exit 18 to U.S. 6 at Windham. The state route meets Route 147 (Baileyville Road) to Middlefield in 2.1 miles.

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