State Seeks Ways to Reduce Traffic on I-95

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is conducting a study to brainstorm ways of easing congestion along the busiest stretch of Interstate 95 from New Haven to New York.

Suggestions include adding E-Z Pass toll lanes to I-95 or creating a paid express lane that would require drivers to pay a fee.

Some drivers suppor any plan to cut back traffic.

“I think that's a good idea just to reduce on the traffic that's not getting off exits and they're just trying to make the straight distance,” said Olivia Palmer, who lives in Bridgeport.

Others wonder how it would work. Right now, the Department of Transportation is considering the suggestions and working to determine the cost. The projected changes would need to be approved through the state legislature.

“There's always the money factor for everybody, but also two, where are they going to put the room for the other express lane,” said Kurt Lauritzen, who lives in Madison.

The study is set to be completed in early 2015.

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