Tolls Projected—Connecticut's I-84...

hockeypuck · 11-06-2017, 05:06 PM

First let me say I am a Connecticut resident and I certainly approve of all those of you that drive around Connecticut on your way north. This is a case of “Nobody goes there anymore, it’s too crowded”. Yes our highways are over crowded for many reasons one of which are two Casinos that attract large numbers of cars from surrounding states. That said, when I head north I use the I 91, route 9 path. Takes me 15 minutes longer but much more enjoyable. I don’t recommend route 9 if you’re pulling a trailer, too many hills and curves. Connecticut which does not charge tolls is surrounded by states that all charge tolls. It’s only a matter of time and CT will join the party and charge all those that enjoy the white knuckle ride through our state.

moose tracks · 11-07-2017, 08:33 AM

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when I head north I use the I 91, route 9 path. Takes me 15 minutes longer but much more enjoyable.

Only trouble with taking I-91 is that you can't get a reuben at Rein's Deli for lunch.

joey2665 · 11-07-2017, 09:19 AM

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Only trouble with taking I-91 is that you can't get a reuben at Rein's Deli for lunch.

I've passed the sign for Rein's on 84 100's of times but never stopped. Is it that good and how far is it off 84 (easy on/off for a quick stop)

8gv · 11-07-2017, 09:41 AM

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I've passed the sign for Rein's on 84 100's of times but never stopped. Is it that good and how far is it off 84 (easy on/off for a quick stop)

I used to live a few miles from there. It is very good. They have something for everyone.

joey2665 · 11-07-2017, 12:49 PM

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I used to live a few miles from there. It is very good. They have something for everyone.

Definitely will give it a try

Thank you

ghfromaltonbay · 11-07-2017, 05:49 PM

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I've passed the sign for Rein's on 84 100's of times but never stopped. Is it that good and how far is it off 84 (easy on/off for a quick stop)

Heading on 84E Rein's is not far off Exit 64/65 in Vernon. On ramp stay right for Exit 65. Rein's is in a shopping plaza on the left about 2 or 3 lights up. Heading home on 84W, take Exit 65 and make a right at light. Rein's will be on your left in the plaza. NY style Deli with huge sandwiches. Also good bagels.

This year we found a real gem....Papa T's off Exit 68 (Tolland, CT). You can see it from 84 up on the hill next to the large Subway restaurant. Papa T's is in a small strip mall next to NAPA Auto Parts. They have excellent sandwiches (most under $7) and great pizza and the place is cute, super clean including the rest rooms. Quick on/off 84. Directly across the road is a very nice, fairly new Dunkin Donuts as well. Two gas stations also located on either side of the road. Much better sandwiches and a lot less expensive than Subway, and the atmosphere is also a lot nicer. Wainscoting and comfortable booths + counter seats.

joey2665 · 11-07-2017, 10:16 PM

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Heading on 84E Rein's is not far off Exit 64/65 in Vernon. On ramp stay right for Exit 65. Rein's is in a shopping plaza on the left about 2 or 3 lights up. Heading home on 84W, take Exit 65 and make a right at light. Rein's will be on your left in the plaza. NY style Deli with huge sandwiches. Also good bagels.

This year we found a real gem....Papa T's off Exit 68 (Tolland, CT). You can see it from 84 up on the hill next to the large Subway restaurant. Papa T's is in a small strip mall next to NAPA Auto Parts. They have excellent sandwiches (most under $7) and great pizza and the place is cute, super clean including the rest rooms. Quick on/off 84. Directly across the road is a very nice, fairly new Dunkin Donuts as well. Two gas stations also located on either side of the road. Much better sandwiches and a lot less expensive than Subway, and the atmosphere is also a lot nicer. Wainscoting and comfortable booths + counter seats.

Thanks for the options. After all these years I’ve been looking for something a little different I’m going to give both a try

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moose tracks · 11-08-2017, 07:22 AM

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I've passed the sign for Rein's on 84 100's of times but never stopped. Is it that good and how far is it off 84 (easy on/off for a quick stop)

Rein’s gets busy especially during the lunch hour. During the lunch rush, there is usually a wait line for a table. Also, the kitchen is busy so the food can be slow to arrive to your table. What we do is call our order in from the road about 20 mins out. We then pick up our order in the take out line and eat it at one of the picnic tables located outside or in the car depending on the weather. That way we can get in and out and make it a quick stop.

joey2665 · 11-08-2017, 07:31 AM

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Rein’s gets busy especially during the lunch hour. During the lunch rush, there is usually a wait line for a table. Also, the kitchen is busy so the food can be slow to arrive to your table. What we do is call our order in from the road about 20 mins out. We then pick up our order in the take out line and eat it at one of the picnic tables located outside or in the car depending on the weather. That way we can get in and out and make it a quick stop.

Great tip. I️ very rarely sit and eat when I️ stop. Quick pick up and bathroom break and back in the road. I️ also try to travel off rush hour traffic hours not easy though with a 5 hour trip.

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ghfromaltonbay · 11-08-2017, 05:05 PM

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Great tip. I️ very rarely sit and eat when I️ stop. Quick pick up and bathroom break and back in the road. I️ also try to travel off rush hour traffic hours not easy though with a 5 hour trip.

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Papa T's also does food to go. I noticed a few local workers coming in for phoned in orders or they ordered to go at the counter. I usually leave NJ before 6:30 am and the 305 mile trip takes just a little over 5 hours too. Usually arrive at Alton Bay just before noon if all goes well.
The roadwork on 84 in Waterbury seems to be a never-ending project. I had a friend who lived in Portland, CT, and they were working on the road whenever I went to visit him. He died in 1997 so you KNOW this project is taking forever. I have been using the Merritt Pkwy to 91 and then cutting over Rte 3 north in Wethersfield to Rte 2 in East Hartford. I pick up 84E in East Hartford and avoid the downtown stretch. Usually from East Hartford to the Mass Pike is good sailing on 84 as I hit it after the morning rush hour.

joey2665 · 11-08-2017, 08:30 PM

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Papa T's also does food to go. I noticed a few local workers coming in for phoned in orders or they ordered to go at the counter. I usually leave NJ before 6:30 am and the 305 mile trip takes just a little over 5 hours too. Usually arrive at Alton Bay just before noon if all goes well.

The roadwork on 84 in Waterbury seems to be a never-ending project. I had a friend who lived in Portland, CT, and they were working on the road whenever I went to visit him. He died in 1997 so you KNOW this project is taking forever. I have been using the Merritt Pkwy to 91 and then cutting over Rte 3 north in Wethersfield to Rte 2 in East Hartford. I pick up 84E in East Hartford and avoid the downtown stretch. Usually from East Hartford to the Mass Pike is good sailing on 84 as I hit it after the morning rush hour.

Where is Papa T’s?

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ghfromaltonbay · 11-10-2017, 03:57 PM

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Where is Papa T’s?

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Joey,

Papa T's is by Exit 68 on 84 (also UConn exit). Heading toward NH, take exit 68 and make a left at the light at the end of the ramp. Go over the top of 84 and after the light you will see a large Subway on your left with a small strip mall just above it. They share a driveway off the road. Papa T's is the first store on the left of this strip mall. NAPA auto parts is at the other end. The Dunkin Donuts across the road is also good. Usually not too crowded and very clean restrooms. Papa T's is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Very quick on/off 84. You can see the highway from the parking lot.

11-06-2017, 05:06 PM	#1
hockeypuck Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southern CT Posts: 169 Thanks: 19 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	CT Traffic and tolls. First let me say I am a Connecticut resident and I certainly approve of all those of you that drive around Connecticut on your way north. This is a case of “Nobody goes there anymore, it’s too crowded”. Yes our highways are over crowded for many reasons one of which are two Casinos that attract large numbers of cars from surrounding states. That said, when I head north I use the I 91, route 9 path. Takes me 15 minutes longer but much more enjoyable. I don’t recommend route 9 if you’re pulling a trailer, too many hills and curves. Connecticut which does not charge tolls is surrounded by states that all charge tolls. It’s only a matter of time and CT will join the party and charge all those that enjoy the white knuckle ride through our state.