EAST LYME, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Transportation has reported that its $150 million project is halfway done.

Department officials say the project will make the interstate safer after many accidents occurred there over the years.

“There have been terrible accidents on I-95 that closed down the roads and exits, and there’s been deaths. Especially on this particular exit,” said Betty Marr, a Niantic resident.

She says this part of I-95 in East Lyme is no stranger to crashes.

Since construction began she says traffic has gotten worse too.

“I take alternate routes because I know it’s pretty crazy at times," added Marr.

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