Vermont Business Magazine This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts on state highways throughout Vermont beginning the week of May 1, 2023. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.
Also, VTrans announced on Friday that the Floating Bridge in Brookfield on VT-65 is now open for the season.
Interstates
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 daily lane closures and speed reductions over the northbound and southbound bridges.
I-91 Barton-Derby – Intermittent shoulder closures will be in place on I-91 northbound and southbound from just south of Exit 26 in Barton continuing approximately 13 miles north to the town of Derby for the installation of construction signs.
I-91 Bradford – Permanent, single lane closures have been implemented on I-91 northbound and southbound near Exit 16. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph is in effect.
I-91 Fairlee – Multiple, permanent lane closures are in place on I-91 with travel reduced to one lane in both directions near Exit 15. Motorists should use caution navigating back-to-back work zones, particularly on the southbound side where traffic is directed from the passing lane to the travel lane around construction. Speed limit and lane width reductions remain in effect.
I-91 Fairlee-St. Johnsbury – Permanent, single lane closures have been implemented on I-91 northbound and southbound in Newbury near Exit 17 and southbound near Exit 20 in St. Johnsbury. Daily lane closures will be installed as needed in Barnet in both directions near Exit 18. Lane width and speed limit reductions are currently in effect. The St. Johnsbury Exit 20 southbound on ramp has been closed and traffic is being detoured north to Exit 21 to allow motorists to turn around and enter southbound safely from that location.
I-91 Lyndon-Barton – Travelers can expect grooved pavement, uneven lanes, and daily lane closures in the vicinity of active construction between Exits 23 and 25 from Monday to Saturday during daytime construction hours (6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.). Speed is reduced to 55 mph in the work zone.
I-91 Westminster – A bridge deck replacement project over VT 121 is underway. I-91 northbound and southbound have been reduced to one lane of travel across the bridges. A speed reduction to 55 mph is in place within the project area on I-91. Fines are doubled for speeding within the construction zone. VT 121 will be closed from Wednesday, 05/04 until Friday, 05/19. The detour route will utilize U.S. 5, the I-91 Access Road, and Back Westminster Road.
I-91 Westminster-Springfield – A resurfacing project is underway along I-91 northbound between Westminster and Springfield. Motorists can expect a lane closure between Exit 6 and Exit 8 as crews begin milling I-91 northbound in Westminster.
Around the State
Alburgh – A deck replacement project is underway on the Mother's Bridge on U.S. 2 over Lake Champlain between North Hero and Alburgh. A lane closure is in effect regulated by temporary signals and will be in place throughout the summer and fall. A width restriction (12-foot travel lane) is in place. Expect minor delays.
Berlin – A bridge replacement project continues on U.S. 302. Motorists should expect a single lane closure with flaggers present to assist motorists through the work zone.
Bethel-Stockbridge – Milling is set to begin along VT 107 from the railroad underpass in the Village of Bethel to the junction of VT 107 and VT 100 in Stockbridge. Motorists can expect one-way alternating traffic as crews begin work on the Bethel end, progressing towards Stockbridge. By the end of the week, crews will mill back to Bethel. Motorists will also encounter guardrail repairs in various locations along this same route.
Brattleboro-Hinsdale – Construction continues on a new bridge from Brattleboro, VT to Hinsdale, NH across the Connecticut River along the VT/NH 119 corridor. One-way alternating traffic directed by flaggers will be implemented as needed on VT 142 just south of the current intersection with VT 119. Minor flagging and intermittent delays may be encountered near the entrance to the construction site along VT 142 north of Royal Road where construction equipment and vehicles are entering/exiting the work zone.
Brattleboro-Newfane – A 10-mile roadway reclaim project is underway along VT 30 from Cedar Street in Brattleboro to Newfane. Multiple operations are underway with alternating one-way traffic in effect at several locations along the project. Please anticipate multiple stoppages. Varying surface conditions require motorists to slow down and exercise caution. Delays will occur.
Burlington – A roadway project continues along U.S. 2 (Main Street) from South Willard Street to I-89, Riverside Avenue, and along North Willard Street to the intersection with Riverside Avenue. Nighttime work hours are 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Minor delays may occur in the vicinity of active operations.
Burlington – A roadway project begins along Shelburne Road and Shelburne Street, U.S. 7/South Willard Street (to the intersection with U.S. 2), and Alt. 7 (North/South Winooski Ave, St. Paul Street) to the intersection with Riverside Avenue. Nighttime work hours are 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Expect delays in the vicinity of active operations.
Charlotte-So. Burlington – A roadway resurfacing project continues along U.S. 7 from Charlotte to Shelburne. Few delays are expected, but motorists should be aware of crews working off the roadway during the day throughout the week.
Colchester – Construction continues on the Exit 16 Diverging Diamond Interchange located along U.S 2/7. The outermost southbound lane along U.S. 2/7 will be closed daily between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Motorists should expect intermittent stoppages along U.S. 2/7 and rolling roadblocks on I-89 between Exits 14 and 17 on weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to facilitate blasting. Wait times for blasting should not exceed 10 minutes.
Hartford – A bridge replacement project is underway in Hartford. Motorists can expect minimal traffic impacts along VT 14, the VA Cutoff Road, and the south side of the bridge by Mill Road and Old River Road. Motorists should be vigilant and watch for trucks entering and exiting the project area.
Killington – A bridge replacement project is underway on U.S. 4 just east of the Skyeship Gondola. Motorists should expect speed reductions throughout the project area. Intermittent shoulder closures and periods of alternating one-way traffic on U.S. 4 near East Mountain Road can be expected between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mission Farm Road remains closed at its eastern intersection with U.S. 4.
Marshfield-Danville – A resurfacing project is underway along U.S. 2. Motorists can expect alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers.
Montpelier – A resurfacing project is underway along U.S. 2 and U.S. 302. Motorists can expect alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers from the Middlesex/Montpelier town line to the intersection of Bailey Avenue and State Street. Uniformed traffic officers or flaggers will be present at the intersection of Baily Avenue and State Street to assist motorists as needed.
New Haven – An intersection improvement project begins along VT 17 at its intersection with East Street and Sawyer Road. The contractor will be excavating in preparation for drainage installation and roadway subbase. Trucks will be entering and exiting the work zone; traffic may experience short stoppages during this time. A closure of East Street (TH-18) will be in effect Monday, 05/08 through Friday, 05/12. A detour will be in place.
Plymouth – A bridge deck replacement project is underway along VT 100 1.5 miles south of the intersection of VT 100 and VT 100A. A speed limit reduction to 40 mph is in effect with an alternating one-way traffic pattern regulated by temporary signals. Motorists can expect minor delays through the work zone.
Poultney – A bridge replacement project is underway at the intersection of Thrall Road and River Street and is scheduled for completion in September 2023. A local detour along River Street has been implemented with a yield to one-way alternating traffic configuration. Local traffic should watch for trucks and construction equipment entering/exiting the work zones at both bridge abutments.
Richford – A bridge replacement project continues along VT 105 approximately one mile south of the intersection of Main Steet and River Street. Motorists can expect to travel over gravel within the newly constructed bridge approaches; please slow down.
Richmond-Bolton – Motorists will encounter areas of one-way alternating traffic along U.S. 2 Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with moderate interruptions. Motorists can also expect travel on a gravel surface between Snipe Ireland Road and Lemroy Court.
Royalton – Construction efforts for the VT 14 railroad bridge replacement and roadway realignment in Royalton are underway. Traffic is reduced to one lane with the use of temporary traffic signals. Flaggers may be used during the day with the signals turned off to run alternating one-way traffic for construction operations. Please be aware of truck and equipment traffic turning in/out of the construction work area.
St. Johnsbury – U.S. 5 northbound under I-91 Bridge 83 South has been reduced to a single lane while the contractor works on the bridge overhead.
Stowe – The VT 100/West Hill Road intersection project resumes. Crews will begin removing the temporary traffic barriers that were installed last season, finish installing the underdrain, and install grubbings over the stone slopes. Crews will work during daytime hours from 6:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Mondays - Thursdays) and 6:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Fridays. Alternating one-lane traffic controlled by flaggers will be implemented between 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Swanton – VT 207 (Highgate Road) in Swanton is closed between Hazard Rd. and Woods Hill Rd. through Sunday, 04/28 for a box culvert replacement. Message boards are in place to detour travelers along U.S. 7. The roadway will reopen on 05/01 to one-way alternating traffic for guardrail installation.
Thetford – NHDOT is leading a rehabilitation of the East Thetford-Lyme Bridge along VT 113. The bridge is now closed for construction. Two signed detour routes are in place along I-91 connecting Fairlee, VT and Orford, NH in the north, and Norwich, VT and Hanover, NH in the south.
Wardsboro – A series of culvert replacements begins along VT 100. Motorists will encounter temporary one-way alternating traffic during the weekday along the route.
Westminster – VT 121 will be closed near the I-91 overpass from Wednesday, 05/04 until Friday, 05/19 to allow for work on the interstate bridges. The detour route will utilize U.S. 5, the I-91 Access Road, and Back Westminster Road.
Williston – Expect a long-term lane shift on U.S. 2 between Gregory Drive, So. Burlington and Adams Drive, Williston. Flaggers will be present allowing construction vehicles to move in/out of the work areas.
Williston Park and Ride – Construction of a new park and ride facility along VT 2A continues. One-way alternating traffic will be required from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on VT 2A in this area. A lane shift will also be in effect at times. Please use caution when traveling through the project area and anticipate some delays.
Wilmington-Brattleboro – A resurfacing project is underway on VT 9. Motorists can expect alternating one-way traffic along VT 9 throughout the project limits.
Source: 4.28.2023. Vermont Agency of Transportation. Barre vtrans.vermont.gov
