Connecticut Route 40

Route 40, also known as the Mount Carmel Connector, is a 3.08-mile (4.96 km) spur route from Interstate 91 (at exit 6) in North Haven, Connecticut connecting I-91 and Bailey Road in North Haven to Route 10 in the Mount Carmel neighborhood of Hamden. Route 40 is a four-lane freeway with one intermediate exit leading to/from U.S. Route 5 in North Haven. It crosses over Route 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway) but does not have an interchange with it. This is the only place in the state where two freeways cross without an interchange.

Route 40

Map of New Haven County in southern Connecticut with Route 40 highlighted in red
Route information
Maintained by CTDOT
Length3.08 mi (4.96 km)
Existed1976–present
Major junctions
South end I-91 in North Haven
Major intersections US 5 in North Haven
North end Route 10 in Hamden
Location
CountryUnited States
StateConnecticut
CountiesNew Haven
Highway system
  • Connecticut State Highway System
  • Interstate
  • US
  • State
    • SSR
    • SR
  • Scenic
← Route 39→ Route 41
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