I-95 Exit Guide

Heading out on I-95 for the 2026 Labor Day weekend? Here’s what every motorist needs to know about current gas prices along the corridor. Interstate 95 runs nearly 2,000 miles from Maine to Florida and will see heavy Labor Day holiday traffic this week. As of September 1, 2026, the national average for regular unleaded sits at about $4.10 per gallon. Prices run higher in the Northeast and generally drop as you head south, thanks to differences in state taxes, supply, and demand.

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will be suspending temporary lane closures on state highways and Interstates for the 2026 Labor Day holiday weekend. The suspension aligns with New York’s standard holiday travel policy to accommodate heavy tourist traffic and protect roadside workers.

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reports that drivers using the Fort McHenry Tunnel on I-95 in Baltimore should plan for overnight lane closures from Monday, August 31 through Thursday, September 3, 2026. Motorists are reminded to obey speed limits and stay in their lane. The schedule is tentative and may change due to weather, traffic, emergencies, or priority work.

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces there will be multi-lane closures on I-95 this week at the following times and locations, weather permitting. I-95 AND RAMP IMPACTS Monday August 31 through Friday October 30 Around the clock lane closure, Northbound I-95, Toll Plaza to Service Plaza. Three lanes through on Northbound I-95.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising Labor Day holiday travelers to make informed decisions and plan ahead as Labor Day Weekend is traditionally a popular time for travel, and everyone should consider taking trips at off-peak hours or using public transportation, if possible, to reach destinations.

Shorter & less stressful alternative — The I-84/Garden State Parkway route avoids congested I-95 through Rhode Island, southern Connecticut, and New York City. It is 237 miles vs. 314 miles on I-95. Route path — Uses multi-lane divided highways (I-84, I-684, I-287) plus the Garden State Parkway; crosses the Tappan Zee (Governor Mario M. Cuomo) Bridge and rejoins I-95 at the New Jersey Turnpike.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) reports that they will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia. Work zone suspensions will be from noon on Friday, September 4, until noon on Tuesday, September 8. While lane closures will be lifted in most locations, motorists may encounter semi-permanent work zones that remain in place during this time. performs the following activities as part of routine maintenance.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces the suspension of all lane closures on Georgia interstate highways during the upcoming 2026 Labor Day holiday weekend. The suspension of lane closures will begin at 12:00 p.m. Friday, September 4, through 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, to offset the influence of 2026 Labor Day holiday traffic and to reduce delays and increase safety for motorists.

The Ultimate Two-in-One Experience: York’s Wild Kingdom is Maine’s only combined zoo and amusement park, offering a unique blend of exotic wildlife encounters and classic carnival thrills in one convenient location. Prime I-95 Accessibility: Located just minutes off I-95 Exit 7, York’s Wild Kingdom is the ideal place for road-trippers to stretch their legs, recharge, and break up a long drive with memorable family fun.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) reports that a new traffic pattern on I-95 northbound that will be implemented beginning Friday, August 28, 2026, between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. As part of ongoing construction activities, northbound traffic will be shifted into two travel lanes located in the center of the highway across the Gold Star Memorial Bridge. Construction work areas will be located both on the left and right sides of the northbound travel lanes.