Swing Bridge Updates
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 Goodspeed when the Bridge is closed:
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Coming to the Theatre
FROM I-95 NORTHBOUND
- Take Exit 70.
- From the exit ramp, turn left onto Route 156 West.
- Follow Route 156 for approximately 9 miles.
- You will come to an intersection with Route 82. Turn left onto Route 82 West and drive for approximately 3 miles.
- At the first stop sign turn right, continue on Route 82 for approximately 4 miles.
- At the next stop sign turn left, continue on Route 82.
- This will bring you down into East Haddam Village and the Goodspeed
FROM I-95 SOUTHBOUND
- Take Exit 70.
- From the exit ramp, go straight through the intersection.
- Turn right onto Route 156 West.
- Follow Route 156 for about 9 miles.
- You will come to an intersection with Route 82. Turn left onto Route 82 West and drive for approximately 3 miles.
- At the first stop sign turn right, continue on Route 82 for approximately 4 miles.
- At the next stop sign turn left, continue on Route 82.
- This will bring you down into East Haddam Village and the Goodspeed
FROM ROUTE 9 SOUTHBOUND
- Take Exit 24 (Old Exit 16) Portland for Route 17 South.
- Cross the bridge and make a right at the traffic light onto Route 66.
- Follow Route 66 for approximately 5 miles and make a right onto Route 151.
- Follow Route 151 for approximately 5.5 miles and make a right onto Route 149.
- Route 149 will bring you down into East Haddam Village and the Goodspeed.
Leaving the Theatre
IF
YOU WOULD NORMALLY TAKE ROUTE 9 SOUTHBOUND (TOWARDS OLD SAYBROOK):
- Exit the parking lot on Lumberyard Road.
- Instead of turning left (to the bridge), Turn right onto Route 82 East.
- The road will fork almost immediately – stay to the right to continue on Route 82 East.
- Follow for 1.5 miles until the road ends at a stop sign (Two Wrasslin’ Cats Café across the street).
- Turn right and continue on Route 82 East for approximately 4 miles.
- Turn Left and continue on Route 82 for approximately 3 miles.
- Watch for signs for Route 156 East and turn right.
- Follow Route 156 for about 9 miles until you come to signs for 1-95.
IF YOU WOULD NORMALLY TAKE ROUTE 9 NORTHBOUND (TOWARDS MIDDLETOWN):
- Exit the parking lot on Lumberyard Road.
- Instead of turning left (to the bridge), Turn right onto Route 82 East.
- The road will fork almost immediately – stay to the left, onto Route 149.
- Follow Route 149 and make a left onto Route 151 towards East Hampton.
- Follow Route 151 and make a left onto Route 66 towards Portland and Middletown.
- Follow Route 66 to the end and make a left onto Route 17 to cross the bridge.
- Once you cross the bridge, stay in the left lane and watch for signs for Route 9 in either direction.
If you have any questions, call the Box Office at 860-873-8668.