Service Plazas
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- McDonald's to Close I-95 Service Plaza Restaurants in Branford and MadisonConnecticut shoreline travelers will soon see a closure of two McDonald's restaurants to make way for Subway, Dunkin' Donuts, and Fast Freddie's Convenience Store.
- Service Plaza Closures Expected to Soon Impact CT/NY TravelersTravelers will soon have to make alternative plans for pit stops when driving near the Connecticut and New York border.
- New Food, Retail Options Coming to I-95Folks traveling on Interstate 95 between southeastern Connecticut and New York will soon have a more welcoming place to make a quick stop.
Renovated Service Plazas on Wilbur Cross Parkway Improves Food and Fuel ServicesRenovations to the service plaza highlights history, increases safety, adds food and beverage choices, and focuses on being more "green". Lack of seating, lack of information on a tourist board, and an undersized canine walking area are the main concerns.
Blackstone River Visitor Center and Service Plaza is a Highway GemThe Blackstone River Visitor Center and Service Plaza in Lincoln, R.I. pays tribute to the region's American Industrial Revolution history while offering a connection to a nearby biking and providing tourist information.
More Services Could Be Added to Connecticut Highways If Federal Law is ChangedRenovations to service plazas that are in the works along Interstates 95 and 395 and Route 15 could also be done to the state's 8 rest areas and allow 13 more service plazas if federal restrictions were removed.- Transforming Highway Service Plazas in Connecticut: Expanded Services on the Way Following Mobil Pull-OutWhether it's a blue sign stating "Service Area" or "Rest Area", Connecticut motorists know it's an indication that relief is up ahead allowing them to pull off the highway to use the restroom, get a quick bite to eat, fuel up the car, and possibly buy a souvenir.
- Residents Claim Connecticut Service Plazas Cause Prostitution and PollutionWhat does it mean to be a good neighbor? It's a question on the minds of many Connecticut residents as they see that the State of Connecticut is definitely not a good neighbor and has not taken steps to become one.
- Service Plaza Plans Revealed for I-395 Corridor in ConnecticutInterstate 395 service plazas are slated for over-the-highway facilities according to recently released conceptual plans. Plans for a proposed facility in Thompson have not yet been released.
Take a Rest Over the Highway in ConnecticutImagine driving down Interstates 95 and 395 underneath large over-the-highway service plazas.
Improvements in Connecticut Service Plazas and Rest Areas Can Lead to More State RevenueContractor Earth Tech has performed the Connecticut Service Plaza and Rest Area Study concluding that changes to service plazas will improve services to travelers while leading to more in state revenue
Mass Pike Service Plazas: Something for EveryoneThose coming into Massachusetts from Interstate 84 and going onto the 138-mile long Massachusetts Turnpike towards Boston first see the Charlton East service plaza, one of many plazas for something for everyone.
Air Rights Mini-Mall or Expanded Food Court: Connecticut DOT Ponders All OptionsThe Connecticut DOT is contemplating building over-the-road air rights facilities on Interstate 95 and 395 replacing service plaza areas or expand current plaza areas with more food choices.
Connecticut Rest Areas Being ExaminedFor those driving through Connecticut's highways, it will seem quite obvious that some of the numerous service plazas, rest areas, and welcome centers are not quite as modern as those found in other states.
