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Connecticut's Most Stressful Off-Ramps

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Connecticuts Interstate 95 Exit 48 tops the list of most stressful off-ramps in the US, according to a new poll. This interchange is a nightmare due to its complex layout, short merge spots, and heavy traffic, particularly during rush hour. The top four spots are all in Connecticut, with the Merritt Parkway Exit 44 also making the list. These exits are not only stressful but also crash-prone, leading to an increase in legal claims.

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Connecticut's Most Stressful Off-Ramps

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Hartford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Connecticut's Most Stressful Off-Ramps. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

A new pole from personal injury lawyers at Reagan's Ambrie Long asked 3,011 drivers about the most stressful off-ramps in the country. Turns out Connecticut owns the top four spots, with Interstate 95 exit 48 leading the pack where it swaps to Interstate 91 in New Haven. That interchange is a nightmare, because two major highways smashed together, forcing quick lane changes amid constant traffic from all sides. Sport merge spots mean slowdowns hit early, especially during rush hour. Next on the list sits Interstate 95 exit 27A, linking to Route 8 in Bridgeport, where everything funnels into a bottleneck. Then Interstate 84's exit to Route 8 in Waterbury takes 3rd, and the Merit Parkway exit 44 in Westport closes out the top. 4. Drivers report sweating through these because hesitation creates instant backups, turning simple exits into high pressure zones. These aren't just annoyances, they're crash magnets, with rear ends and lane-swaps spiking when traffic squeezes tight.

The lawyers note it ramps up legal claims, so eyes up if you're navigating those traps. That's your Hartford News today update, AI-powered and always on.

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