there is disclosed a polymeric container lid construction whereby the contents of a container equipped therewith can be readily accessed by means of a reclosable access strip defined between a pair of spaced apart tear impressions extending inwardly from the edge of the lid and into the central portion thereof . an improved self - forming hinge element for the access strip is described along with an improved hold - open retainer construction by which the access strip can be releasably retained in the open condition .