Governor Ned Lamont on Wednesday unveiled new interstate highway “Welcome to Connecticut” signs that have been erected at seven key entry points near the state’s border, including on I-95 and I-84 entering from New York; on I-91, I-84, and I-395 entering from Massachusetts; and on I-95 and U.S. Route 6 entering from Rhode Island.
The signs each showcase a unique aspect of Connecticut’s identity and the opportunities available in the Nutmeg State.
“These new signs are not just markers on our highways, they are a reflection of what makes Connecticut special,” Governor Lamont said in a release. “We want everyone entering our state to immediately feel proud of what we do well here, whether it’s making the nation’s best pizza, world class meals, national championships, or the most complex machines in the world. Each sign is an invitation to experience all that we have to offer as one of the best states to live, work, and play.”
Governor Ned Lamont declared Connecticut the Pizza Capital of the US in February 2024 with a gubernatorial proclamation and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro read it into the Congressional Record in May 2024.
“Welcome to Connecticut, Home of the Pizza Capital of the United States” sign is at two locations: I-95 and I-84 entering Connecticut from New York.