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 when the Bridge is closed:

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.