I-95: Connecticut’s Smooth Ride vs New York’s Rough Reality #i95 #connecticut #highway #history On I-95, the shift from Connecticut to New York is immediate — the sound changes and the road turns rough and uneven. The difference stems from older concrete roadbeds in New York versus newer asphalt systems in Connecticut, along with how each state manages its highways. Connecticut’s centralized, engineering-driven DOT is widely regarded among the best in the nation. | Call Cress