[mels]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

You can also get off at Rte 3 in Glastonbury, hit Rte 2 in East Hartford and end up on 84 East. That's my favorite way to go. Never hit traffic and its only about a half mile to a mile longer than the Charter Oak Bridge Rte.

The DOT even posts this detour on their electric signs along I-91. Most suckers pay zero attention and sit in traffic on 91 to 84 while Route 2 sits empty. Unless there is a catastrophe on Route 2, there is no reason to ever sit in that mess on 91 north.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by mels

The DOT even posts this detour on their electric signs along I-91. Most suckers pay zero attention and sit in traffic on 91 to 84 while Route 2 sits empty. Unless there is a catastrophe on Route 2, there is no reason to ever sit in that mess on 91 north.

I agree the Route 3 to Route 2 to I-84 option works well most of the time but should note that Route 2 is a major commuter route into Hartford and the section of Route 2 from Route 3 to I-84 does become congested during the morning rush hour. Jay

[7express]

Originally Posted by SeaDoo342

By the time you get off that long exit ramp and make the u-turn to get back on the highway, you will be behind where you started off. What ever happened to just waiting instead of being a frantic maniac trying to get ahead of everyone??? It's amusing watching everyone freak out and swerve between lanes whenever people slow down for traffic.

If it's a Friday afternoon no way. You'll be stuck on the entrance forever.

[Slipperman]

Originally Posted by JayCT

I agree the Route 3 to Route 2 to I-84 option works well most of the time but should note that Route 2 is a major commuter route into Hartford and the section of Route 2 from Route 3 to I-84 does become congested during the morning rush hour. Jay

yes it does. that's how i get to work (E River Dr) and Rt 2 is always busy if not a parking lot.