Vermont Agency of Transportation This weekly report for the week starting June 6 is a list of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts on state highways throughout Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.
Interstates
I-89 Brookfield – Montpelier – A resurfacing project continues in the southbound lanes between Exits 5 and 8. Operations will require 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 Richmond – A culvert repair project is underway. Motorists will encounter a one-mile-long lane closure in both travel directions just south of Exit 11 as southbound traffic is merged to the northbound lane using a crossover. Please pay attention to signage in the area and merge early.
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 as crews continue placing structural steel.
I-91 Bradford – Bridge maintenance is underway. Motorists will encounter shifting traffic patterns in the vicinity of Exit 16 as long-term lane closures are established throughout the week. A speed reduction to 55 mph is in place.
I-91 Fairlee – St. Johnsbury – Preventative maintenance repairs to multiple bridges along the interstate have reduced travel to one lane in each direction through construction zones: especially in the vicinity of Exit 15. Lane width and speed reductions are also in effect.
I-91 Lyndon – Barton – A resurfacing project continues. Travelers will see daily lane closures between Exits 23 - 25 during daytime construction hours (6 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Speed is reduced to 55 mph in the work zone. Motorist should expect uneven lanes and grooved pavement.
I-91 Ryegate – St. Johnsbury – A resurfacing project is underway. Motorists will see little to no delays as crews conduct work outside the roadway.
I-91 Weathersfield – A bridge deck replacement project continues at Exit 8. Lane and speed reductions are in effect as southbound traffic is merged to the northbound bridge using a crossover. Expect intermittent periods of flagged traffic along VT 131 under the bridge.
I-91 Westminster – A bridge deck replacement project over VT 121 is underway with daily left lane closures on I-91 in both directions. A speed reduction to 55 mph will be enforced when lane closures are in effect. Also expect daily lane closures on VT 121 under the bridges.
Around the State
Addison – Reconstruction of VT 125 just south of its intersection with VT 17 nears completion. The roadway is anticipated to reopen to traffic by the afternoon of 06/07. A signed detour utilizing VT 17 and VT 22A remains in place until then.
Burlington, Shelburne Street Roundabout – Detour routes remain in place for those traveling along U.S. 7/Shelburne St. between Flynn Ave and Howard St. and on South Willard St. between Howard St. and Shelburne St.
The U.S. 7/Shelburne St. detour will divert traffic along Howard St., Pine St., and Flynn Ave to avoid delays and stoppages on weekdays between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
U.S. 7/Shelburne St. and South Willard St. will remain open to local traffic.
Calais – Multiple bridge replacements are underway along VT 14 beginning approx. 7.6 miles north of its intersection with U.S. 2. Motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers during the day and a temporary signal at each bridge during non-work hours.
Charlotte – South Burlington – There is a series of culvert replacements along U.S. 7 starting in Charlotte progressing north. Motorists should expect areas of intermittent one-way alternating traffic between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. throughout the week.
Chelsea – Thetford – A resurfacing project continues on VT 113. Motorists should expect multiple traffic control packages with single lane closures and alternating one-way traffic as crews continue ditching and cleanup activities in Vershire moving towards Chelsea. Crews may begin milling side roads and bridge transitions.
Chester – A bridge deck replacement project is underway on VT 103 just south of Smokeshire Rd. Speed and lane width reductions throughout the project area. VT 103 Bridge #16 is closed through October 2022. Traffic will be maintained on a temporary bridge.
Chester – Springfield – Multiple bridge replacement projects continue on VT 11 between VT 103 in Chester and VT 106 in Springfield. A roadway project is underway at this same location. Expect one-way alternating traffic at multiple points along this route, with moderate delays in the vicinity of paving operations.
Colchester – Essex – Work continues on a multi-use path project along VT 15. Motorists may encounter a lane closure westbound at Ethan Allen Ave between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. throughout the week. Motorists may also encounter a lane closure throughout the project limits for work on Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Hardwick – A paving project is underway on VT 14 and VT 15. Motorists should expect lane closures with alternating one-way traffic along both roadways between 6:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Hartford – Motorists should expect delays near the intersection of U.S. Routes 4/5 and VT 14 and the intersection of Bridge St. and Pine St. as crews remove overhead signs and sign structures and test signals.
Johnson – Morristown – A resurfacing project continues along VT 15 and VT 15A. There will be multiple traffic control packages with single lane closures and alternating one-way traffic as crews place gravel and continue the second reclamation pass along VT 15. Motorists should expect delays and travel on milled pavement and gravel surfaces. Shoulder cleanup and ditching along VT 15A will see minimal traffic delays.
Montpelier – Berlin – A bridge deck replacement project is underway along U.S. 2 over the Winooski River at the Montpelier-Berlin town line. Motorists should expect periods of one-way alternating traffic controlled by flaggers as crews work on metal decking and approaches to the temporary bridge.
Montgomery – A set of bridge deck replacements continues along VT 118. Motorists will encounter one-way alternating traffic controlled by flaggers during the day and temporary traffic signals during off-hours between West Hill Rd. and Bank St.
Newfane – The Depot Rd. Arch Bridge over Rock River is closed through Fall 2022. Traffic will be rerouted from the north via Grimes Hill Rd. and from the south via VT 30. Through traffic is not permitted. Grimes Hill Rd. and Dover Rd. (at the intersection with Depot Rd.) are reduced to one lane with signals for the duration of the closure. Traffic may be delayed during the offloading of pre-cast arch pieces for the new bridge later in the week.
North Hero – Grand Isle – Drawbridge construction continues along U.S. 2. A speed reduction remains in place. Mariners: The seasonal operating schedule for the drawbridge is in effect.
Pittsford – A roadway project along U.S. 7 is wrapping up. One-way alternating traffic may be required throughout the week, but minimal impacts are expected.
Plymouth – A paving project continues along VT 100. Contractors will be installing guardrail, resulting in one-lane alternating traffic controlled by flaggers. Work will occur from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday and Monday - Friday.
Richford – A bridge replacement project is underway along VT 105 approx. one mile south of its intersection with Main St. and River St. Motorists may encounter traffic control in the project area.
Ripton – A streambank stabilization project continues on VT 125. Lane closures regulated by temporary traffic signals are in operation at two locations within the project area. Delays will result. Lane restrictions of 10-feet wide are in effect within the closure areas.
South Hero – An intersection improvement project is underway at U.S. 2 and VT 314. Motorists should expect speed reductions throughout the project area and lane closures with flagged alternating one-way traffic along U.S. 2 between VT 314 and the St. Rose of Lima Church through midweek. Starting midweek, traffic will be shifted slightly to the west along U.S. 2 between VT 314 and 510 U.S. 2, allowing for two lanes of traffic to be maintained.
Stockbridge – A slope stabilization project continues along VT 107 between its intersections with Stony Brook Rd. and Mt. Hunger Rd. Motorists can expect one-way alternating traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals in the project area.
Swanton – Highgate – A resurfacing project is underway along U.S. 7. Motorists will encounter traffic control and flaggers in multiple locations as crews work on paving in Swanton progressing north and guardrail in Highgate Springs. Expect some minor delays.
Weathersfield – A roadway resurfacing project continues along VT 131. Motorists can expect alternating one-way traffic directed by flaggers during the week as crews work on crack sealing, sign installation, and surface preparation.
Williston – Motorists will encounter lane shifts near the intersection of U.S. 2 and Industrial Ave for an intersection improvement project. Expect periodic traffic control on Industrial Ave from U.S. 2 to Avenue A.
Travelers can also expect a lane closure on VT 2A throughout the week between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. from Hurricane Ln. to Taft Corner for a separate intersection project.
Additionally, a culvert replacement project begins along VT 2A between Helena Dr. and the Paul St./Zephyr Rd. intersection. Motorists will see lane shifts with traffic control present allowing for construction vehicles in/out of the work area.
Williston Park and Ride – Construction of a new park and ride facility along VT 2A near the I-89 Exit 12 interchange is underway. Alternating traffic on VT 2A will be in effect throughout the week between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wilmington – Brattleboro – A resurfacing project continues on VT 9. Motorists can expect alternating one-way traffic throughout the project limits as crews conduct roadway excavation in Marlboro and fine grading activities from Brattleboro to Marlboro.
Winooski – A roadway project begins along East Allen St./VT 15. Motorists should expect one-way alternating traffic during nighttime operations, 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.
Woodford – A ledge stabilization project is underway on VT 9. Intermittent traffic holds throughout the week, including a 15-minute hold on Tuesday, 06/07 between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for blasting operations. Longer delays may occur. Eastbound traffic is reduced to one lane; a lane shift for westbound traffic will be in place through November. Motorists: please lower speeds when coming down the hill into the project area. A speed reduction to 35 mph is in place.
