Swing Bridge Updates - The Terris
Connecticut DOT has begun a long overdue restoration of the 110 year old East Haddam Swing Bridge. We have worked with DOT to minimize the impact to our patrons, but there may be traffic delays.- Please allow extra time when coming to the theatre, especially for matinees
- There will be one-way traffic on the bridge most days
- There may be times when the bridge is closed, but we expect very little impact on our performances. Should it affect a performance, we will email you in advance with detailed information
- Make sure our box office has your most current email and cell phone numbers for any last minute updates. Call us at 860-873-8668 to update your record
Alternate routes to The Terris Theatre when the Bridge is closed:

Coming to the Terris Theatre
If the Swing Bridge is closed, you will not be able
to cross the Connecticut river using Route 82.
Instead, cross the river in Old Saybrook/Old Lyme using I-95 (Baldwin
Bridge) or in Portland/Middletown using Route 17A (Arrigoni Bridge) and make
your way to Route 9.
FROM ROUTE 9 NORTHBOUND and I-95/BALDWIN BRIDGE
- North on Route 9 to Exit 8.
- Go right at the end of the ramp onto Route 148.
- At the first stop sign (about one mile), turn left onto North Main Street.
- The theatre will be on the left (about 1/4 mile).
FROM ROUTE 9 SOUTHBOUND and ARRIGONI BRIDGE
- South on Route 9 to Exit 8.
- Go left at the end of the ramp onto Route 148.
- At the first stop sign (about one mile), turn left onto North Main Street.
- The theatre will be on the left (about 1/4 mile).
Leaving the Terris Theatre
TO ROUTE 9 SOUTHBOUND and I-95/BALDWIN BRIDGE:
- Exit the parking lot and turn right.
- At the first stop sign, turn right onto Route 148.
- Continue on Route 148 for about one mile and turn left onto the ramp to Route 9 South towards Old Saybrook/Old Lyme and I-95 North and South (Baldwin Bridge).
- Exit the parking lot and turn right.
- At the first stop sign, turn right onto Route 148.
- Continue on Route 148 for about one mile and turn right onto the ramp to Route 9 North towards Middletown. The Arrigoni Bridge is Exit 24.