Delays with opening of new Q bridge

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- The bridge may now be open to traffic, but that doesn't mean it's smooth sailing for traffic.    

• Photos: The New "Q" Bridge

Below is a list of closures and changes as explained by ConnDOT :

I-95 NB

• The I-95 NB off-ramp to Woodward Avenue (Exit 50) is scheduled to be closed and detoured 8 PM Friday, June 22nd, through 8 AM Saturday, June 23rd. .pdf map
• The Long Wharf Drive on-ramp to I-95 NB is scheduled to be closed and detoured 8 PM Friday, June 22nd, through 8 AM Saturday. .pdf map
• A continuous right hand lane closure on I-95 NB, between Exit 46(Long Wharf Drive) and Exit 50 (Woodward Avenue), is scheduled to occur 8 PM Friday, June 22nd, through 8 AM Saturday, June 23rd. Please note that the right hand lane closure will reduce I-95 NB to one lane during this time period. .pdf map
• The Wooster Street on-ramp to I-95 NB is scheduled to be closed and detoured 2 PM Saturday, June 23rd, through 10 AM Sunday, June 24th. .pdf map

I-95 NB to I-91 NB (Exit 48)

• A continuous left hand lane closure on I-95 NB, between Exit 46 (Long Wharf Drive) and Exit 48 (I-91 NB Off-Ramp), is scheduled to occur 8 PM Friday, June 22nd, through 8 AM Saturday, June 23rd. Please note that the left hand lane closure will reduce motorists traveling I-95 NB to I-91NB to one lane. .pdf map

I-91 SB Ramp to I-95 NB

• The I-91 SB ramp to I-95 NB is scheduled to be closed and detoured 6 PM Saturday, June 23rd, through 10 AM Sunday, June 24th. .pdf map
• Continuous left lane closures on I-95 NB, across the old Q Bridge to Exit 50 (Woodward Ave­nue), are scheduled to occur 8PM Friday, June 22nd, through 8 AM Saturday, June 23rd.
• Please note that the left hand lane closure will reduce motorists traveling I-95 NB to I-91NB to one lane. .pdf map

I-91 SB Traffic Destined for I-95 NB, Exit 50 (Woodward Avenue/ Port Area)

• I-91 SB traffic destined for I-95 NB, Exit 50 will not have access to Woodward Avenue/Port Area (Exit 50) from 8 PM Friday, June 22nd until after 6 PM Saturday, June 23rd. .pdf map

Route 34 EB ramp to I-95 NB

• Intermittent 10 minute traffic stoppages will occur on the Route 34 EB ramp to I-95 NB from 8 PM Friday, June 22nd until 8 AM Saturday, June 23rd. .pdf map

Southbound I-95 traffic will continue to use the existing bridge, but eventually they will be moved to the new bridge, the old bridge will be demolished, and a new southbound span will be built in its place. That is expected to take a few more years to complete.

The old structure is more than 50 years old, and carries more traffic than it was designed to handle.