Vermont Agency of Transportation This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts on state highways throughout Vermont for the week of September 19, 2022. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.
Interstates
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. A “zipper merge” traffic pattern is now in place. Beginning on Monday 9/19, the work hours will be 24 hours a day, six days a week. Ongoing support of excavation work continues 50’ below the roadway in preparation to install the new culvert.
I-89 Sharon – A bridge rehabilitation project continues. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction; crossovers will continue to be used until late in the week, at which time one lane of traffic will be maintained in both directions over the bridges. Motorists: be aware of a work zone speed reduction.
I-91 Bradford – A single lane closure remains in place in the southbound lanes near Exit 16 for ongoing bridge maintenance. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph remains in effect.
I-91 Fairlee – St. Johnsbury – Multiple work zones are in place for preventative maintenance repairs to bridges along the interstate. Single lane closures have been established in both directions – speed limit and lane-width reductions remain in effect.
I-91 Lyndon – Barton – Travelers can expect daily lane closures in the vicinity of active construction Monday – Saturday between Exits 23 – 25 during daytime construction hours (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.). Motorists will encounter uneven lanes and grooved pavement. Speed is reduced to 55 mph in the work zone.
I-91 Rockingham – A ledge stabilization project continues. Motorists will encounter lane and speed reductions as southbound traffic is merged to the northbound barrel using a crossover.
I-91 Ryegate – St. Johnsbury – A northbound resurfacing project is underway. There will be a single lane closure between Exits 18 and 20 with minimal traffic delays as crews install plug joints on bridges.
I-91 Weathersfield – A bridge deck replacement project is nearing completion at Exit 8. I-91 Northbound and Southbound are reduced to one lane of travel as the passing lane will remain closed throughout the week. Lane and speed reductions are in effect. A two-way lane shift on VT 131 will consist of two 10-foot lanes. This lane shift will be in place until October.
I-91 Westminster – A bridge deck replacement project over VT 121 is underway. I-91 is reduced to one lane of travel in each direction across the bridges, and an alternating one-way traffic pattern is in effect on VT 121 underneath the bridges. A speed reduction to 55 mph is in place within the project area. Fines are doubled for speeding within the construction zone.
Around the State
Andover – Bridge #9 over Trout Brook on Weston-Andover Rd. is closed through the fall. A town-signed 6.4-mile detour route is in place. The detour will run from Weston-Andover Rd. to Middletown Rd., then VT 11 to Hilltop Rd., and back to Weston-Andover Rd.
Brownington – A slope stabilization and roadway reconstruction project is underway at multiple locations along Center Rd. in Brownington. Center Rd. is closed to through traffic through the fall. Traffic will be rerouted along VT 58, Hunt Hill Rd., and Schoolhouse Rd.
Burlington – A paving project is underway along U.S. 2/Main Street from South Willard St. to I-89, and along North Willard St. to the intersection with Riverside Ave. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. – 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday this week. Motorists should expect one-way alternating traffic during nighttime operations.
Burlington, Shelburne Street Roundabout – U.S. 7/Shelburne St. will continue to be restricted to one-way southbound between South Willard St. and Marian St.
South Willard St. will continue to be restricted to one-way northbound between Shelburne St. and Chittenden Dr., and access to Locust St. via Shelburne St. will remain closed. Starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, 09/20, Ledge Rd. will be restricted to right out only onto South Willard St.
These traffic patterns will remain in place 24/7 for several weeks. Motorists are encouraged to follow the signed detour route to avoid delays. Through trucks are required to follow the signed detour route.
Calais – A bridge replacement project continues along VT 14 approx. 9.5 miles north of U.S. 2. Motorists should expect speed reductions and alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers during the day at the bridge location with a temporary signal during non-work hours.
Charlotte – South Burlington – A roadway resurfacing project is underway along U.S. 7. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. – 6 a.m., Sunday -Thursday this week. Motorists should expect one-way alternating traffic during nighttime operations. Moderate delays are possible.
Chelsea – Thetford – A resurfacing project continues on VT 113. There will be a single-lane closure with alternating one-way traffic as crews continue paving driveway aprons, placing shoulder gravel, and finishing sign installation throughout the project limits. Crews may begin line striping later in the week.
Chester – A bridge deck replacement project is underway on VT 103 just south of Smokeshire Rd. Speed and lane-width reductions are in effect throughout the project area. VT 103 Bridge #16 is closed through October 2022. Traffic is being maintained on a temporary bridge.
Chester – Springfield – A roadway project nears completion on VT 11 between VT 103 in Chester and VT 106 in Springfield. Expect one-way alternating traffic in the vicinity of construction operations. Minor delays anticipated.
Essex – Motorists will encounter lane shifts along VT 289 from 7 p.m. – 6 a.m., Sunday – Thursday as crews continue milling operations.
Essex – Colchester – Motorists will encounter traffic control along VT 2A from 7 p.m. – 6 a.m., Sunday – Thursday as a resurfacing project resumes. Minimal delays anticipated.
Fair Haven – Orwell – Motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic along VT 22A as crews continue cleanup activities.
Halifax – Whitingham – Motorists can expect lane closures with one-way alternating traffic on VT 112 as a paving project continues.
Hardwick – A paving project continues on VT 14 and VT 15. Motorists should expect lane closures with alternating one-way traffic along both routes between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Motorists should also expect one-way alternating traffic controlled by temporary signals at multiple locations along VT 16 for a bridge project near the intersection with VT 15 and a slope remediation project further north.
Johnson – Morristown – Motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic on VT 15 as crews install remaining signage and work on punch list items throughout the project limits.
Ludlow – The closure of the VT 103 (Main St.) Bridge No. 26 over Jewell Brook remains in place as crews replace the bridge deck and superstructures. A Town signed detour is available for local vehicle traffic. All truck traffic will be routed to a state regional detour along VT 103, VT 100, and VT 155.
Montpelier – Motorists should expect flagged one-way alternating traffic and lane shifts at the rail crossing location along U.S. 2 between Gallison Hill Rd. and the traffic circle as crews continue work on the new rail crossing and install the forms and foundations for the new overhead structures.
Montpelier – Berlin – A bridge deck replacement project continues along U.S. 2 over the Winooski River at the Montpelier – Berlin town line. Traffic remains directed over a temporary bridge. Motorists will encounter one-way alternating traffic as crews mill and pave the approaches to the new 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 the fall. 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.
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 – Brandon – One-way alternating traffic patterns will be in place along U.S. 7 as crews work on paving and slope stabilization. Motorists should expect delays.
Poultney – A bridge replacement project begins at the intersection of Thrall Rd. and River Rd. in Poultney, approximately 1.37 miles from the intersection of VT 30 and Thrall Rd. The bridge is currently closed to vehicle traffic and will remain closed until next year. Some flagging operations may occur on adjacent roadways as crews continue mobilizing to the site.
Richford – A bridge replacement project continues along VT 105 approx. one mile south of the intersection of Main St. and River St. Motorists should continue to see little impact to traffic.
Richmond – Bolton – A resurfacing project continues along U.S. 2. Motorists will encounter areas of one-way alternating traffic during daytime construction hours, Monday – Friday.
Ripton – A streambank stabilization project nears completion on VT 125. One-way alternating traffic patterns may be in effect intermittently throughout the week. Few delays anticipated.
South Hero – An intersection improvement project is underway at U.S. 2 and VT 314. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures with alternating one-way traffic throughout the project area between 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Stockbridge – Rochester – A resurfacing project continues along VT 100 starting near its intersection with VT 107. Motorists should expect areas of one-way alternating traffic and some delays.
Stowe – An intersection improvement project is underway at VT 100 and West Hill Rd. Alternating one-lane traffic will be maintained to accommodate the construction of the road widening on each end of the project from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Walden – A culvert repair project continues along VT 15. Motorists will encounter one-way alternating traffic controlled by a temporary signal just west of the intersection with VT 215.
Williston – Travelers can expect a lane closure in the northbound right lane on VT 2A from Hurricane Lane to Taft Corners between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday through Friday for an intersection project. Nighttime work on Tuesday and Wednesday will require a lane closure from 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. from Hurricane Lane to Taft Corners.
Williston Park and Ride – Construction of a new park and ride facility is underway along VT 2A near the I-89 Exit 12 interchange. Alternating traffic on VT 2A is possible between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. throughout the week. Delays may occur.
Wilmington – Brattleboro – A resurfacing project continues on VT 9. Motorists can expect one-way alternating traffic throughout the project limits as crews pave the intermediate wearing course, continue guardrail work and shoulder clean up in Brattleboro towards Marlboro, and conduct drainage structure adjustments.
Winooski – A roadway project continues along VT 15 (East Allen St.). Motorists will encounter one-way alternating traffic during nighttime operations, 7 p.m. – 6 a.m., Sunday – Thursday this week. Please expect delays.
Woodford – A ledge stabilization project is underway on VT 9. Intermittent traffic holds are anticipated throughout the week, including Saturday. A 15-minute hold is planned for Wednesday (09/21) 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 are urged to lower speeds when coming down the hill into the project area. A speed reduction to 40 mph is in place.
Woodstock – Hartland – Motorists can expect a single-lane closure with alternating one-way traffic on U.S. 4 as crews conduct milling and other construction activities for a paving project.
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