Gold Star Memorial Bridge

The Gold Star Memorial Bridge is a road bridge that spans the Thames River between New London and Groton in Connecticut. The structure contains two steel truss sections that support multiple traffic lanes for major highways serving the region.

The original bridge opened in 1943 to connect traffic across the Thames River. A second span was added in 1973 to handle the growing volume of vehicles moving between the two towns.

The bridge carries a name that honors fallen service members from the surrounding towns. It serves as a daily reminder of the region's sacrifice during major conflicts of the past century.

The bridge is always open to traffic and easy to find if you follow Interstate 95. Expect heavier traffic during morning and late afternoon hours when people are commuting.

The bridge features one of the largest deck areas of any crossing in the state and represents a major engineering undertaking. Driving across it takes you over one of the region's busiest waterways while passing above a significant part of Connecticut's transportation history.

Location: Connecticut

Location: New London

Official opening: 1943

GPS coordinates: 41.36420,-72.08750

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44