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TRAFFIC IMPACT: US Route 2 at the temporary drawbridge is open to two lanes of traffic. The contractor is working from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Saturday.
The temporary bridge has a speed limit of 25 mph. There are tight curves approaching the temporary bridge, and trucks are advised to reduce speed to 15 mph. 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 drawbridge opens on the top of the hour between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, daily. You may request a bridge opening by contacting the bridge tender on Channel 13 or at 802-372-4360. The bridge will not open unless a request is made.
All mariners must pass with extreme caution and NO WAKE.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: On the west side of the existing bridge, the contractor has removed sheet piles for one of the cofferdam walls. They are now forming the walls for the north end, second lift, pier walls. Next week, they will be installing reinforcing steel and formwork for the channel and approach walls (second lift).
On the east side of the existing bridge, the contractor placed concrete for the south section second lift. The contractor has also removed a sheet pile wall of the cofferdam to make room for setting structural steel. Next week, the contractor will be installing formwork for the channel wall (second lift).
LOCATION: US Route 2, drawbridge connecting North Hero and Grand Isle, VT.
PROJECTED COMPLETION: Summer 2023
Source: Barre, Vt. – Vermont Agency of Transportation 8.6.2021