Driving to Portland leaving NYC at 5:30am Friday
Nov 24, 2010, 5:23 pm
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Driving to Portland leaving NYC at 5:30am Friday
Any construction zones in CT and MA to avoid? Thanks. Typically we go FDR, new Willis Av bridge, Deegan, Cross County, Hutch, Merritt, 91, 84, 90, 290, 495, 95.
We're thinking of two diversions:
1. Taking 95 instead of Merritt to Milford Connector to Merrit/Wilbur Cross
2. Staying on 90 to 495.
Thoughts?
We're thinking of two diversions:
1. Taking 95 instead of Merritt to Milford Connector to Merrit/Wilbur Cross
2. Staying on 90 to 495.
Thoughts?
Nov 25, 2010, 8:47 am
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I don't think you'll encounter any problems, but why are you thinking of staying on 95 instead of the Merritt? I find the Merritt so much nicer.
Nov 26, 2010, 7:26 am
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Nov 30, 2010, 6:10 pm
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We took the Merritt northbound Friday morning...easy. We took it yesterday after sundown. The headlights facing us were at times blinding...for both of us. But we took the Merritt b/c 95 was backed up.
Nov 30, 2010, 6:11 pm
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Nov 30, 2010, 6:14 pm
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Well, being blinded was better than being stuck in traffic.
Although, a car pulled over when there wasn't really a shoulder and thus backed up the traffic for about 2 miles. We were lucky we weren't stuck even further back from that. Why he couldn't pull off maybe 20 feet before that and get into a grassy area is a mystery.
Although, a car pulled over when there wasn't really a shoulder and thus backed up the traffic for about 2 miles. We were lucky we weren't stuck even further back from that. Why he couldn't pull off maybe 20 feet before that and get into a grassy area is a mystery.
Nov 30, 2010, 6:16 pm
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Well, being blinded was better than being stuck in traffic.
Although, a car pulled over when there wasn't really a shoulder and thus backed up the traffic for about 2 miles. We were lucky we weren't stuck even further back from that. Why he couldn't pull off maybe 20 feet before that and get into a grassy area is a mystery.
Although, a car pulled over when there wasn't really a shoulder and thus backed up the traffic for about 2 miles. We were lucky we weren't stuck even further back from that. Why he couldn't pull off maybe 20 feet before that and get into a grassy area is a mystery.
Dec 1, 2010, 7:50 am
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That can be bad, but the worst ones I've seen (fortunately all close calls, so far) are between a car pulling away from the pumps, moving left to re-enter the roadway, and a car driving past the pumps toward the parking area past the building on the right. They don't build service areas like that any more, but they also use a lot more real estate for them these days. There's probably no practical way to redesign those relics to avoid the problem.
Dec 1, 2010, 7:53 am
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+1 I've seen that as well. I try to avoid those stations whenever possible. Will often refuel at the Yonkers exit on the Hutchinson when returning a Hertz car in Manhattan. (There is a gas station about 50 yards past the exit).
Dec 1, 2010, 7:59 am
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This notwithstanding, compared to the parking lot they call I-95, I <heart> the Merritt!
Dec 1, 2010, 8:06 am
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If the OP departs NYC at 5:30a heading north, and hits no undue traffic, he ought to be passing through New Haven around 700a and make Portland by 1100a.
Dec 1, 2010, 8:20 am
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The oncoming-headlinghts thing is a real problem for me during dark hours, especially on the Merriitt where the lanes are close together. The road feels claustrophobic to me at night and it's difficult to see ahead because of the glare. Add in the short merges and I'll take I-95 when the sun's not up unless it's well and truly jammed.
Dec 1, 2010, 8:24 am
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Originally Posted by Blumie
As I've posted in other recent threads, I don't get this whole blinded by oncoming headlights things. I drive the Merritt all the time, often at night, and have never once noticed a problem, even when consciously trying to pay attention for it. Maybe you and your hubby just have sensitive eyes!
Maybe one needs to be acclimated to the glare.
Add in the short merges and I'll take I-95 when the sun's not up unless it's well and truly jammed.
If the OP departs NYC at 5:30a heading north, and hits no undue traffic, he ought to be passing through New Haven around 700a and make Portland by 1100a.