Ken:
A good place to meet above Bridgeport is at Exit 12 on Route 8 (Old Stratford Road). It's easy off, easy on. There is no good place to meet at the junction of 15 and 8.
If anyone coming over from LI wants me to meet them at the Ferry let me know. Boats arrive at 8:45 and 10:15 (best time).
www.bpjferry.com
I'm thinking if we're going up 254 (Exit 38 on Route 8) to Litchfield we could also meet at the Dunky Donuts in Thomaston or right at the bottom of Route 254.
I checked with a guy here at work who travels Route 8 from Bridgeport to Exit 39 and he says the road has no construction or paving prep going on at this time.
Bob