AOT Road Construction Report Week of August 30, 2021
This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts on state highways throughout Vermont. Most construction crews will break at noon on Friday, September 3, in observance of Labor Day weekend. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.
Interstates
I-89 Berlin – The bridge deck replacement project continues. Lane and speed reductions are in place in each direction; crossovers are being utilized. Motorists should expect flagged traffic on Crosstown Road and VT 62 throughout the week. Minor delays may result.
I-89 Hartford – Sharon – A resurfacing project continues. Work will occur both day and night this week, with lane reductions in the vicinity of active construction. A speed reduction to 55 mph will be enforced when lane closures are in effect.
I-89 Sharon – A bridge rehabilitation project is underway. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction; crossovers are being utilized. Motorists: be aware of a work zone speed reduction.
I-89 White River Junction – Our partners at NHDOT are working on a multi-year bridge replacement project on I-89 over the Connecticut River. Motorists should expect lane and speed reductions over the bridge.
I-91 Hartford – Motorists will encounter continuous lane closures on I-91 in both directions between Exits 12 and 11 as crews continue bridge repair operations.
I-91 Rockingham –The bridge replacement project continues. Both northbound and southbound travel lanes are open to traffic. Expect narrow lanes; please use caution.
I-91 Weathersfield – A bridge deck replacement project continues at Exit 8. Lane and speed reductions are in effect in each direction as southbound traffic is merged to the northbound bridge using a crossover. Flagged traffic on VT 131 through the week may cause some delays.
Around the State
Berkshire – A culvert replacement project continues along VT 118 just north of its intersection with VT 105. A detour around the project site remains in place.
Burlington – Work on the Shelburne Street Roundabout project is underway. A new traffic pattern is in place along U.S. 7 (Shelburne St) between Flynn Ave and the intersections with St. Paul Street/Union Street and Beech Street. U.S. 7 northbound traffic will remain reduced to one lane beginning at Flynn Ave. Motorists should expect lane closures and one-way traffic (eastbound) on Locust Street, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Gove Court will be closed to non-residents.
Burlington – South Burlington – A concrete slab rehabilitation project on U.S. 7 and the Westbound I-189 off-ramp resumes. Nightwork Wednesday and Thursday (09/01-09/02). Lane closures will be in effect.
Burlington Waterfront - The AMTRAK/Greenway project continues. A closure to vehicular traffic at the waterfront rail crossing on College Street is in effect. The road will reopen to traffic on Friday, 9/17. Bike and pedestrian access will be maintained.
Calais – A bridge replacement project is underway along VT 14 just south of its intersection with Pekin Brook Road. Motorists will encounter one-way alternating traffic controlled by flaggers during the day, with a traffic light at the bridge during off hours. Expect some delays.
Cavendish – Weathersfield – A roadway reclaim project progresses along VT 131. Motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic in the vicinity of multiple operations. Plan on delays.
Chelsea – Thetford – A resurfacing project continues along VT 113. Motorists will encounter grooved pavement, loose gravel, and limited pavement markings throughout the project limits. Plan on delays.
Chester – Springfield – Multiple bridge replacement projects are underway on VT 11 between VT 103 in Chester and VT 106 in Springfield. Expect one-way alternating traffic at multiple points along this route, with minor delays in several locations.
Colchester – Essex – Minimal traffic delays expected on VT 15 for the multi-use path project.
Essex – Expect one-way alternating traffic along VT 117 at its intersection with VT 289 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. Plan on delays. Two-way traffic with lane shifts will then be in place for the rest of the week. The westbound VT 289 on-ramp remains closed; motorists will be shifted to the VT 289 eastbound ramp. Please be aware of speed reductions and construction vehicles moving in/out of the project area.
Fair Haven – Rutland – Expect single-lane closures in multiple locations on U.S. 4 in both directions this week for roadway improvement operations.
Fayston – A paving project is underway along VT 17. Motorists will encounter areas of one-way alternating traffic as crews continue guardrail and milling operations.
Groton – Newbury – Motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic on U.S. 302 with minimal delays as crews begin rehabilitating drop inlets and work on guardrail and sign installation.
Hartford – Motorists should expect minimal traffic impacts on U.S. 4 and VT 14 as crews work on signal systems, adjust drain inlets, begin berm removal, and install guardrail.
Motorists can also expect minimal impacts along Sykes Mountain Avenue and U.S. 5 as crews install curbing, sidewalk, and signage.
Hartland – A bridge deck replacement project is underway along VT 12 over Lulls Brook. A multi-week closure of the bridge will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 09/07. A signed detour utilizing U.S. 4 and U.S. 5 will be in place. Please plan accordingly.
Johnson – A slope remediation project continues along VT 15. Motorists should expect one-way alternating traffic with minimal delays in the project area.
Johnson – Morristown – Motorists should expect traffic delays and areas of gravel roadway on VT 15 and VT 15A as crews begin the second reclamation pass and work on underdrain.
Londonderry – Chester – Topsoil and erosion repair and sign installation along VT 11 continues. There will be alternating one-way flagged traffic in multiple areas, causing delays.
Newbury – A bridge replacement project continues just north of the junction of Boltonville Rd. and U.S. 302. A full closure at the location of the bridge is in place; a local signed detour is in effect. The bridge will reopen to traffic on Wednesday, 09/01.
North Hero – Grand Isle – Drawbridge construction continues along U.S. 2 - day and night. A speed reduction remains in place. Mariners: the drawbridge will open at the top of the hour between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. each day. To request an opening or to communicate with the bridge tender, please use Channel 13 or call 802-372-4360.
Pittsford – Multiple roadway reconstruction activities on U.S. 7. One-way alternating traffic will be required at times throughout the week for paving, creating moderate delays. Motorists should proceed with caution as they navigate new traffic patterns and lane shifts. A speed reduction to 35 mph remains in effect.
Plymouth – A multi-week closure of VT-100 between U.S. 4 and VT 100A will begin at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, 08/30. Traffic will be rerouted from the south side to VT 100A and from the north side to U.S. 4. Through traffic is not permitted.
Plymouth – Bridgewater – Expect one-way alternating traffic with some delays along VT 100A for milling and guardrail work on Monday and Tuesday (08/30-08/31).
Proctor – North Street remains closed to through-traffic at the location of the bridge project over the Vermont Railway until October 2021. A signed detour is in place.
Richford – Jay – Motorists should expect one lane of alternating traffic along VT 105 in multiple locations, resulting in delays.
Ripton – A roadway and streambank stabilization project on VT 125 is underway. Expect one-way alternating traffic at various locations this week. Delays may occur.
Rockingham – Our partners at NHDOT are working on a rehabilitation project on the Church Street Bridge connecting Vermont and New Hampshire. Motorists should expect intermittent, alternating one-way traffic and some delays.
Springfield – A roadway resurfacing project is underway along VT 106 and VT 10. Expect one-way alternating traffic in various locations.
Williston – Due to the closure of Muddy Brook Bridge on Kimball/Marshall Avenue, motorists on U.S. 2 will see an increase in traffic interruptions and should expect extended delays during peak commute hours in the morning and evening. Plan for extra travel time through the area. Motorists will also encounter a temporary detour with lane shifts along U.S. 2 near its intersection with Industrial Avenue.
Winooski – A concrete slab rehabilitation project continues along U.S. 7 and West Allen St. (the Winooski Circulator). Work is scheduled for Sunday night through Thursday night (08/29-09/02). Expect lane closures from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Woodford – A ledge stabilization project is underway on VT 9. Eastbound traffic is reduced to one lane; a lane shift for westbound traffic will be in place through November. A traffic hold is planned for Monday, 8/30 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for blasting operations. Delays will occur.