I-95 (Interstate 95) Road Conditions
I-95 State DOT Links
- Florida — FL511
- Georgia — 511GA
- South Carolina — 511SC
- North Carolina — DriveNC (NCDOT)
- Virginia — 511 Virginia
- Maryland — MDOT CHART
- Delaware — DelDOT Interactive Map
- Pennsylvania — 511PA
- New Jersey — 511NJ
- New York — 511NY
- Connecticut — CT Roads (CTDOT)
- Rhode Island — RIDOT Traveler Info
- Massachusetts — Mass511
- New Hampshire — New England 511 (NH)
- Maine — New England 511 (ME)
I-95 Road Conditions for November 23, 2025
I-95 from Miami, Florida, to Houlton, Maine, has no full mainline closures reported. However, several long-term ramp closures and active construction zones continue to affect traffic, especially at major interchanges in
Florida, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Maine.
- Florida (Miami–Golden Glades): Northbound Exit 11 from I-95 to NW 151st Street at the Golden Glades Interchange is closed 24/7 for interchange reconstruction, with traffic detoured via Exits 10B (NW 135th Street/SR 916) and 12B (SR 826/NW 167th Street).
- Delaware (Newark – I-95/SR 896): The DE 896 off-ramp to I-95 Southbound and the I-95 Northbound ramp to Exit 1 (SR 896 Southbound) are both closed around-the-clock for the I-95/SR 896 interchange reconstruction, with signed detours in place.
- Pennsylvania (Philadelphia – CAP Project): The Market Street ramp to I-95 South and the Lombard Circle ramp to I-95 North in Center City remain closed for long-term CAP construction, with traffic routed via Columbus Boulevard and alternate ramps.
- Rhode Island (Warwick): The Route 113 East (East Avenue) on-ramp to I-95 North is closed 24/7 through late fall 2025 for bridge replacement, with a detour via the ramp to I-95 South and Exit 27A (Route 117).
- Virginia (Occoquan – Route 123 Interchange): The right auxiliary lane of I-95 South between the Route 123 on-ramp and the bridge over Occoquan Road is closed continuously until summer 2026 for widening and bridge work, creating a long-term work zone.
- South & North Carolina: A major widening program around the Savannah River–US 278 corridor in Jasper County, SC, and the Fayetteville–Benson corridor in NC keeps extended work zones in place with frequent overnight lane closures.
- Maine (Augusta–Waterville–Fairfield): Long-term paving and safety improvements between roughly mile markers 112 and 134 create nightly single-lane conditions and work zones on I-95 through the fall construction season.
I-95 Florida Road Conditions
I-95 is fully open in Florida, but the Golden Glades Interchange in north Miami-Dade remains a significant construction hotspot:
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Golden Glades – I-95 Northbound Exit 11 to NW 151st Street:
The exit ramp from northbound I-95 (SR 9A) to NW 151st Street (Exit 11) is closed around the clock through summer 2026 for Golden Glades Interchange reconstruction.
Drivers heading to NW 151st Street are detoured to Exit 10B (NW 135th Street/SR 916) or Exit 12B (SR 826/NW 167th Street) and then use local streets to reach the area. -
Golden Glades mainline work:
Within the Golden Glades work zone between approximately NW 135th Street and the interchange, I-95 traffic is shifted, with periodic overnight lane closures as crews rebuild ramps and bridges.
State traveler info:
FL511 – Florida 511
I-95 Georgia Road Conditions
In Georgia, the main I-95 lanes are open, but the 16@95 Improvement Projects at the I-16/I-95 interchange near Savannah continue:
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I-16/I-95 Interchange (Chatham County):
Ongoing construction is reconstructing the interchange and widening I-16 between I-95 and I-516. Recent GDOT advisories describe recurring overnight lane and ramp closures affecting ramps from:- I-16 Westbound to I-95 Northbound and Southbound
- I-16 Eastbound to I-95 Northbound and Southbound
- I-95 Northbound and Southbound to I-16 Eastbound and Westbound
Specific closure times change by date; drivers should verify the current night’s schedule on Georgia 511 before travel.
State traveler info:
511GA – Georgia 511
I-95 South Carolina Road Conditions
South Carolina has a major I-95 Widening and Improvements Project underway in Jasper County:
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Jasper County – Savannah River to US 278 (Exits 5–8):
A roughly 10-mile segment of I-95 from the Georgia state line north to just beyond US 278 near Hardeeville is being widened and its interchanges rebuilt.
Construction creates long work zones with shifted lanes, reduced shoulders, and frequent overnight lane closures as crews add lanes and replace bridges.
State traveler info:
511SC – South Carolina 511
I-95 North Carolina Road Conditions
North Carolina is carrying out large-scale widening of I-95 in the southeastern part of the state:
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Fayetteville–Benson Corridor (Exits ~55–81):
I-95 is being widened to eight lanes between I-95 Business/US 301 near Fayetteville and I-40 near Benson.
Traffic runs through extended work zones with lane shifts, barrier walls, and frequent nighttime single- and double-lane closures.
Short-term ramp closures at interchanges in this stretch occur at night on a rotating basis; no ramp in this segment is posted as a continuous 24/7 closure today.
State traveler info:
DriveNC – NCDOT Travel Info
I-95 Virginia Road Conditions
In Virginia, key I-95 construction is concentrated around the Washington, D.C. suburbs and the Fredericksburg area:
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Occoquan – Route 123 Interchange (Exit 160, Prince William County):
The right auxiliary lane of I-95 South from the Route 123 southbound on-ramp to just beyond the bridge over Occoquan Road is closed continuously until summer 2026.
This closure supports widening the overpass and building a future two-lane ramp from Route 123 to I-95 South. Through lanes remain open but are narrowed and shifted through the work zone. -
Fredericksburg Corridor (Exits ~133–140):
Ongoing work near the Rappahannock River Crossings and Express Lanes extension results in recurring overnight single- and double-lane closures.
Ramps generally remain open, but drivers should expect nighttime delays between US 17 (Exit 133) and Courthouse Road (Exit 140).
State traveler info:
511 Virginia
I-95 District of Columbia Road Conditions
In the District, traffic using the I-95 corridor primarily follows I-395 and I-295 across the Potomac:
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I-395 & I-295 Structures:
DDOT bridge and deck projects along I-395 and adjacent ramps periodically close lanes and shoulders, often overnight or during off-peak times.
Recent static advisories do not list any I-395 or I-295 ramp as closed 24/7 today, but time-limited closures are common and change frequently.
District traveler info:
goDCgo / DDOT Travel Info
I-95 Maryland Road Conditions
Maryland has multiple active I-95 projects, especially north of Baltimore:
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Harford County – MD 24/Bel Air (Exit 77) and Express Toll Lanes Extension:
Work continues to extend the I-95 Express Toll Lanes and reconstruct the MD 24/MD 924 interchange.
DOT summaries note recurring overnight lane closures and periodic ramp closures at Exit 77, but no specific ramp here is posted as a continuous 24/7 closure today. -
Cecil County – Future Belvidere Road Interchange:
Construction of a new I-95 interchange near the planned Belvidere Road exit involves bridge work and repeated nighttime lane closures on I-95; current notices focus on lane restrictions rather than constant ramp closures.
State traveler info:
CHART – Maryland 511
I-95 Delaware Road Conditions
Delaware has notable long-term ramp closures at the I-95/SR 896 interchange in Newark:
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DE 896 Off-Ramp to I-95 Southbound:
The ramp from DE 896 to I-95 South is closed 24/7 for interchange reconstruction, with DelDOT listing the closure in effect until December 31, 2025.
Traffic is detoured via local roads and adjacent interchanges following posted signs. -
I-95 Northbound Ramp to Exit 1 (SR 896 Southbound):
The ramp from I-95 North to SR 896 southbound is also closed around-the-clock through December 31, 2025.
Drivers must continue past Exit 1 and use the signed detour to loop back to SR 896.
State traveler info:
DelDOT – Travel Advisories
I-95 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
In Pennsylvania, the most significant I-95 impacts are in Philadelphia due to long-term construction:
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Center City – Market Street Ramp to I-95 South:
The Market Street ramp to I-95 South is closed 24/7 for PennDOT’s I-95 CAP project, with current advisories indicating the closure will remain in place until late 2025.
Southbound traffic from Market Street is detoured via southbound Columbus Boulevard to the Morris Street ramp to re-enter I-95 South. -
Center City – Lombard Circle On-Ramp to I-95 North:
The Lombard Circle ramp connecting Columbus Boulevard to I-95 North remains closed for multi-year CAP construction.
Drivers heading northbound on I-95 must use other on-ramps farther north along Columbus Boulevard and adjacent streets.
State traveler info:
511PA
I-95 New Jersey Road Conditions
In New Jersey, I-95 follows the New Jersey Turnpike mainline and approaches the George Washington Bridge:
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Turnpike & Northern Interchanges:
NJDOT and the Turnpike Authority list ongoing bridge repair and resurfacing work at several interchanges on the Turnpike/I-95, particularly in northern New Jersey.
Current static notices focus on night and weekend lane closures and short-term ramp restrictions; no specific I-95 or Turnpike ramp is identified as closed 24/7 today.
State traveler info:
511NJ – New Jersey 511
I-95 New York Road Conditions
New York’s tightest I-95 segment is the Cross Bronx Expressway and the corridor north toward Connecticut:
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Bronx – Cross Bronx Expressway:
Long-term bridge and roadway improvement projects between the George Washington Bridge and the Bruckner Interchange cause frequent nighttime lane closures and short-term ramp closures on the Cross Bronx.
Static summaries describe rotating ramp restrictions rather than any single ramp being closed all day today. -
New Rochelle to Connecticut Line:
Resurfacing and bridge work along this stretch periodically close individual ramps overnight; those closures are listed day-by-day on 511NY.
State traveler info:
511NY
I-95 Connecticut Road Conditions
Several ongoing projects affect I-95 in Connecticut, though major holiday travel periods may pause work:
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East Lyme – Exit 75 Interchange:
A reconstruction project at Exit 75 previously required a long-term closure of the on-ramp to I-95 South, with CTDOT indicating that the main continuous closure period ended earlier in November 2025.
Any remaining ramp or lane restrictions at this interchange are now more likely to be short-term and posted on CT’s real-time systems. -
Fairfield County – Westport & Stamford–Norwalk Corridor:
Bridge and deck work, including on the Saugatuck River Bridge near Exits 17–18 in Westport and structures around Stamford and Norwalk, leads to intermittent nighttime lane closures and rotating ramp closures at specific exits.
No single ramp in this area is listed as closed 24/7 today.
State traveler info:
CT Roads – CTDOT
I-95 Rhode Island Road Conditions
Rhode Island has one major long-term ramp closure directly on I-95:
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Warwick – Route 113 East (East Avenue) to I-95 North:
The on-ramp from Route 113 East to I-95 North is closed 24/7 through late fall 2025 while RIDOT demolishes and replaces the Route 113 bridges over I-95 and I-295.
During the closure, motorists on Route 113 East must use the ramp to I-95 South and travel to the Route 117 interchange (Exit 27A) to reverse direction back to I-95 North, or follow signed alternate routes on local roads.
State traveler info:
RIDOT Traveler Information
I-95 Massachusetts Road Conditions
In Massachusetts, I-95 (including Route 128 around Boston) has several active construction zones but no widely reported 24/7 ramp closures today:
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Greater Boston – I-90/I-95 (Route 128) Interchange & North of Boston:
MassDOT project listings describe ongoing bridge and interchange work that produces frequent nighttime lane closures between key exits around the I-90/I-95 interchange in Weston/Newton and points north.
Recent summaries emphasize time-limited lane and ramp closures rather than any on-ramp or off-ramp being closed continuously today.
State traveler info:
Mass511 – Massachusetts 511
I-95 New Hampshire Road Conditions
New Hampshire’s short I-95 segment along the Seacoast is also under improvement:
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Hampton–Portsmouth Corridor:
NHDOT plans for installing permanent median barrier and other safety upgrades on I-95 between Hampton and Portsmouth result in intermittent lane and shoulder closures.
Current project information does not list any I-95 ramp in New Hampshire as closed 24/7 today.
State traveler info:
New England 511 – New Hampshire
I-95 Maine Road Conditions
Maine has extended work zones on I-95 in Kennebec County and nearby areas:
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Augusta–Waterville–Fairfield (roughly mile markers 112–134):
MaineDOT is performing paving, drainage, and safety improvements on I-95 between Augusta and Waterville, including work that began near the Civic Center Drive bridge and extends north more than 13 miles.
Through the fall construction season, advisories call for I-95 to be reduced to a single lane overnight (generally about 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.), creating a long work zone with reduced speeds and lane shifts.
No ramps in this area are listed as closed 24/7 today, but short-term ramp impacts can occur during overnight work.
State traveler info:
New England 511 – Maine
I-95 Road Weather and Condition Overview
I-95 is one of the busiest highways in the United States, stretching from Florida to Maine and serving as a backbone for commerce, commuting, and travel. Because it runs through nearly every climate zone on the East Coast, road conditions along I-95 can vary dramatically depending on the time of year and region.
Seasonal Weather Impacts on I-95
- Winter: In the northern states, especially from Virginia through New England, snow, ice, and freezing rain can create hazardous driving conditions. Snowplow operations and de-icing efforts are common during storms, and traffic may slow due to reduced visibility and slippery pavement.
- Spring: Heavy rain showers and thunderstorms are frequent along the mid-Atlantic and Southeast, leading to hydroplaning risks, standing water, and occasional flooding near low-lying interchanges.
- Summer: Heat waves and intense sun can cause pavement stress, while the Southeast is vulnerable to tropical storms and hurricanes that bring heavy rain, wind, and debris onto the roadway. Increased vacation traffic also means heavier congestion during summer months.
- Fall: This is often a transitional season with generally moderate conditions, but the Atlantic hurricane season can still impact I-95 travel, particularly in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas.
Road Construction Patterns Along I-95
Construction is a constant presence along I-95 due to its age, traffic volumes, and critical importance. While projects vary from state to state, there are some common patterns:
- Bridge Repairs and Replacements: With thousands of overpasses and interchanges, bridge rehabilitation projects occur regularly throughout the corridor. These often lead to lane closures or temporary ramp detours.
- Widening and Capacity Projects: States frequently expand sections of I-95 to manage congestion, especially in metropolitan areas such as Miami, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston.
- Resurfacing and Maintenance: Pavement resurfacing typically happens during warmer months when conditions are favorable for asphalt and concrete work. These projects can involve overnight lane closures or reduced speed limits.
- Smart Highway Upgrades: Many states are adding technology improvements such as express lanes, tolling systems, and traffic management infrastructure, which also require periodic construction closures.
Tips for Travelers on I-95
- Always check state 511 or DOT websites before traveling for the latest lane closures, detours, and traffic alerts.
- Plan extra time for travel during peak holiday weekends, when congestion is at its highest.
- Use apps like DriveWeather to anticipate how weather will impact your drive along I-95, helping you avoid dangerous conditions and delays.
- When traveling long distances, be aware of seasonal weather patterns—what’s sunny in Florida may be icy in New England on the same day.