Charter Oak Bridge Project

A redesigned exit from I-91 North to I-84 East in Hartford will soon be opening, much to the joy of commuters.

Travel should soon be a lot smoother and safer along I-91 north in Hartford next week. When the clock strikes midnight Wednesday, Exit 29 as we know it will be gone for good. “Headache. Straight headache,” said Travon Jackson of New Britain. The area leading up to the I-84 east exit is known for its bottleneck. “The traffic is backed…

The four-year Interstate 91 Charter Oak Bridge Project, which aims to ease traffic problems and improve safety in the Hartford, East Hartford and Wethersfield areas, has not yet been completed. However, a particular portion of the project is being finished a year ahead of schedule, according to engineers with the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Some drivers will notice a difference…