Connecticut DOT Closed I-95 Lane for Commercial Production Shoot

The Connecticut Department of Transportation granted permission to shut down a lane of I-95 North for a private commercial production shoot, according to a report from Inside Investigator.

The lane closure on one of the Northeast’s busiest interstate corridors raises questions about how state DOT agencies coordinate with production companies on road-based shoots and what permitting processes are involved. For location managers and production coordinators working in Connecticut or planning shoots requiring highway access, this signals that CT DOT is willing to work with productions on significant infrastructure accommodations.

Productions shooting in Connecticut should note that highway lane closures of this scale typically require coordination with the state DOT, local law enforcement, and may involve traffic control plans and insurance requirements well above standard location permit thresholds. The specific production company, shoot dates, and permitting terms were not detailed in the available information.

Connecticut has been actively courting film and TV production, and access to state infrastructure like highways can be a significant location asset. Location managers working in the state should consider direct outreach to CT DOT for similar requests.