Vermont Business Magazine The drawbridge in North Hero is set to be demolished beginning this week. Testing in July by the Agency of Transportation yielded positive results for some lead as well as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which delayed the demolition process.
Meanwhile, the temporary bridge on Route 2 is open to two lanes of traffic. Expect intermittent stops and releases of traffic by flaggers to allow for construction vehicles to enter the work zone. The contractor is working 7AM to 6PM, Monday through Thursday, and 7AM to 1PM on Friday.
The temporary bridge has a speed limit of 25mph. There are tight curves approaching the temporary bridge, and trucks are advised to reduce speed to 15mph. Bicycles should use caution while crossing the bridge.
The work zone speed limit is enforced, and individuals have been ticketed for excessive speeding. Obeying the speed limit is extremely important for everyone's safety.
NOTICE TO MARINERS: The temporary drawbridge is opening on the top of the hour between 8 AM and 8 PM, 7 days per week, until October 15, 2019. An update for this boating season includes a reduction in channel width to 40 feet at the drawbridge location.
The existing bridge is left in the open position. Mariners can request drawbridge openings by the bridge tender on Channel 13 or at 802-372-4360. The bridge will not open unless a request is made.
Smaller vessels are reminded to be aware of the Coast Guard Safety Zone. It is important not to linger within this zone for your own safety.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: Onsite subsurface investigations to classify and profile the soil is complete. The contractor plans to resume demolition activities the week of October 7th. Night work is planned for October 10th.
Source: VTrans 10.4.2019