Route 2 Bypass in Preston and North Stonington, Connecticut Released
Bypass Provides Two Exits to Foxwoods and MGM Grand at Foxwoods
Driving to and past Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods will soon become a new experience for drivers. A recently released map on the MGM Grand at Foxwoods website shows the Route 2 Bypass, scheduled to open June 2, along with its connections to Foxwoods Boulevard, the road currently known as Route 2.Through traffic on the new Route 2 bypass will bypass four traffic lights as it goes past the resort to the north.
Route 2 carries traffic between Norwich and Westerly and experiences heavy volume since it leads traffic to the Rhode Island beaches.
Those bound for the resort will use Foxwoods Boulevard to gain access to the five major parking lots and garages.
Westbound traffic coming from Interstate 95 will use the bypass, take the first exit, bear right, and following the signs for Route 214, Foxwoods Boulevard, and Ledyard Center.
At the bottom of the loop, patrons can bear right for Foxwoods Boulevard or go straight to Route 214 to access Trolley Line Boulevard and Two Trees Inn.
Trolley Line Boulevard provides guests to Lots A, B, and C, and the Great Cedar Garage (Great Cedar Casino).
Route 214 will allow guests to access the Pequot Museum.
Those bearing right for Foxwoods Boulevard can take the first left for Rainmaker Drive (Rainmaker Casino Garage), take the second left for Grand Pequot Avenue (Grand Pequot Tower Garage), or take the first right to go underneath the Route 2 bypass for Lake of Isles Drive (Lake of Isles golf course).
Traffic can take the third left for access to MGM Grand Drive (MGM Grand at Foxwoods Garage).
Eastbound traffic coming from Interstate 395 and Route 164 will access the resort via an exit ramp to the right with signs for Foxwoods Boulevard, MGM Drive, and Lake of Isles.
Once there, drivers can take their first right to MGM Grand Drive, continue straight on Foxwoods Boulevard and take the second right for Grand Pequot Avenue or take their first left for Lake Of Isles Drive.
Drivers will be able to turn at the third right to access Rainmaker Drive or turn at the fourth right to access Route 214 and Trolley Line Boulevard.
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The Day reports that a dedication ceremony is scheduled for June 23 involving represenatives of the Connecticut Department of Transportation and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. At that time, both sides of the bypass should be open. The new road is Route 2 while the old road is now known as Foxwoods Boulveard.
Foxwoods News Release: As of 3 p.m., June 5, 2009, the west bound lanes on Route 2 are open. The opening of these lanes will impact traffic going westward from the Westerly/Interstate 95 area. All traffic travelling west bound will now travel on the new Route 2 roadway. To access Two Trees or Foxwoods Resort Casino, take the first exit onto Foxwoods Boulvard. To access MGM Grand at Foxwoods or Lake of Isles, take the second exit. Those leaving the property traveling west, toward Norwich/Interstate 395, will also need to get on the new Route 2 roadway. You can access Route 2 west from the Route 214 intersection or at the MGM Grand Drive. The east bound sections should be open in the next couple of weeks.
Due to additional work needed, the June 2, 2009 Route 2 By-Pass opening has been delayed. The westbound lanes are expected to open 6/4 or 6/5 and the eastbound lanes are expected to open the week of June 8.
This 2.8 mile highway will have two travel lanes in each direction and two numberless exits, in a similar manner as the 2.8 mile Milford Parkway. Route 2 is now the only highway in the state with both numbered and unnumbered exits.
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