VermontBiz This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.
Interstates
I-89 Brookfield-Montpelier – Motorists can expect lane closures Tuesday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with uneven lanes and a grooved surface on the on- and off-ramps. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph in the work zone.
I-89 Richmond – Motorists may encounter a single-lane closure for both southbound and northbound travel, between Tuesday and Friday, from 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The right shoulder in both the northbound and southbound lanes remain closed within project limits.
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 – A paving project is finishing up on I-91 from Exit 25 in Barton to Exit 27 in Derby. Single-lane closures will be in place in both directions from Tuesday through Friday, with a speed limit reduction to 55 mph.
I-91 Bradford – Permanent, single-lane closures have been established on I-91 in both directions near Exit 16 while crews work on maintenance repairs to multiple bridges. A full stop configuration has been implemented for traffic entering I-91 northbound from Exit 16. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph is in place through the work zones. The westbound shoulder of VT 25B/South Main Street under the work zone is closed.
I-91 Fairlee-St. Johnsbury – Permanent, single-lane closures have been implemented for multiple bridge maintenance work zones in Newbury on I-91 northbound near Exit 17 and southbound between Exits 16 and 17, and in the southbound lanes in St. Johnsbury near Exit 20. The Exit 20 southbound on-ramp remains closed with a signed detour in place. In Fairlee, a full deck replacement over Lake Morey Road has necessitated a temporary crossover for northbound traffic at Exit 15. Lane width restrictions and speed limit reductions are currently in effect for all these work zones.
I-91 Lyndon-Barton – Travelers can expect grooved pavement, uneven lanes, and daily lane closures northbound and southbound in the work zones between Exits 23 and 25, from Tuesday to Saturday, between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph in the work zone.
I-91 Westminster – A bridge deck replacement project on I-91 over VT 121 is underway. A crossover is in effect with a speed reduction to 55 mph. Fines are doubled for speeding within the construction zone. An alternating one-way traffic pattern regulated with temporary signals is in effect on VT 121 underneath the bridges.
I-91 Westminster-Springfield – A resurfacing project is underway along I-91 North between Westminster and Springfield. Motorists can expect minimal traffic impacts throughout the project limits between Exit 5 and Exit 8.
Around the State
Barre City – A roadway improvement project is underway at the intersection of VT 14/Maple Avenue and Merchant Street. Motorists can expect a single-lane closure with alternating one-way traffic at the VT 14/Maple Avenue and Merchant Street intersection, and on Merchant Street between VT 14/Maple Avenue and Warren Street.
Barre Town – A bridge replacement project is underway in Barre Town for Bridge #21 over Jail Branch. Motorists can expect minimal traffic impacts during the week.
Bennington-Pownal – Motorists may encounter lane closures with minor delays this week while crews complete bridge joint repairs and painting work on VT 279. Crews will also be adding gravel to shoulders along U.S. 7 from Bennington to the Massachusetts border. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously and to avoid driving over wet paint.
Berlin – A bridge replacement project continues along U.S. 302. Motorists can expect intermittent short stoppages on either side of the bridge to allow for construction vehicles to safely move through the work zone.
Brattleboro-Hinsdale – VT 142 has reopened, but project cleanup, stabilization, and ongoing approach work for the new bridge over the CT River on VT/NH 119 may require alternating traffic patterns with flaggers. Drivers should anticipate intermittent delays in the work area until the completion of the bridge project.
Brattleboro-Newfane – A resurfacing project is underway along VT 30. Motorists can expect several traffic control packages with alternating one-way traffic between Brattleboro and Newfane. Motorists can anticipate delays and are advised to follow the posted speed limit which has been reduced to 40 mph throughout the project area.
Burlington – A roadway project along Shelburne Road and Shelburne Street, U.S. Highway 7/South Willard Street (to the intersection with U.S. Route 2), and Alternate U.S. 7 (North/South Winooski Avenue, St. Paul Street) to the intersection with Riverside Avenue is nearing completion. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Parking restrictions and lane closures may be required at various locations in the work area.
Charlotte-South Burlington – A roadway resurfacing project is nearing completion along U.S. 7 from Shelburne to South Burlington. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Lane closures may be required in the vicinity of active operations.
Colchester – A roadway improvement project along the U.S. 2/7 corridor at I-89 Exit 16 is underway. The outermost northbound travel lane along U.S. 2/7 between the interstate bridges and South Park Drive will be closed between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. as crews conduct utility work. During nighttime hours, motorists should expect lane closures between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., along U.S. 2/7, with at least one travel lane remaining open in each direction.
Essex Junction – Crews will be installing sidewalks on Railroad Street and Park Street this week. Preparations will also be made for paving on Main Street near the railroad tracks, and on Railroad Street between Main Street and Maple Street. Railroad Street will be closed to through-traffic all week. Motorists can expect delays on Main Street near the railroad tracks on Thursday, October 12, during paving activities. Main Street will be closed on Thursday night into early Friday morning. Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the closed section of Main Street.
Hartford – Motorists can expect a single-lane closure with alternating one-way traffic along VT 14 as crews place concrete for abutment 2 and continue work on pier cap 2 for the new bridge. Flaggers will be in place to assist motorists through the work zone.
Hartland – The Hartland 3 Corners intersection reconfiguration project continues with crews completing landscaping activities this week. Motorists should expect flagged traffic at the U.S.5/VT 12/Quechee Road intersection.
Killington – A bridge replacement project is underway on U.S. 4 east of the Skyeship Gondola. Motorists should expect traffic pattern shifts and uneven gravel roadway surfaces throughout the work zone. Motorists can expect single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers. Drivers will continue using the temporary bridge with the traffic pattern shifting onto the newly installed bridge.
A culvert replacement project is underway on U.S. 4 at Spring Hill Road. On Tuesday, October 10, the phase two detour is anticipated to close, and traffic will be shifted south onto U.S. 4. Portions of U.S. 4 will be uneven and consist of either a gravel or milled surface throughout the work zone. Drivers, especially motorcyclists, are encouraged to remain alert and slow down while traveling through the work area.
Marshfield-Danville – A roadway resurfacing project is underway along U.S. 2. Motorists can expect daily lane closures and alternating one-way traffic in Marshfield.
Montpelier – A resurfacing project is underway along U.S. 2 and U.S. 302. Motorists can expect single-lane closures and alternating one-way traffic from Monday, October 9, through Thursday, October 12, between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. This work will begin near the U.S. 2 and Hill Street intersection and continue along U.S. 2 to its intersection with U.S. 302 at the roundabout. Motorists can expect lane closures and alternating one-way traffic throughout the project limits from Tuesday, October 10, through Friday, October 13, between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
New Haven – Work continues on VT 17 near East Street and Sawyer Road. Motorists can expect periods of alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
North Hero – A bridge 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 motorists should expect brief delays with stopped traffic at times throughout the week. A width restriction (12-foot travel lane) is in place.
Plymouth – A bridge deck replacement project is nearing completion 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. Motorists can expect an alternating one-way traffic pattern regulated by temporary signals and flaggers as crews continue cleanup activities.
Poultney – A bridge replacement project is ongoing at the intersection of Thrall Road and River Street where the yield to alternating traffic pattern remains in place. Drainage work will obstruct the intersection and flaggers will be assisting traffic through the work zone. Construction traffic to the north abutment will continue.
Quechee – A major rehabilitation of the Quechee Gorge Bridge continues. The trail under the bridge will remain closed year-round until November 2025. Hikers will need to exit the trail at the bridge underpass and use the visitor center trail to bypass the construction zone.
Richmond-Bolton – A roadway resurfacing project continues along U.S. 2. Motorists can expect moderate delays with traffic control present to allow for one-lane of alternating traffic within various work areas.
Royalton – Construction for the VT 14 railroad bridge replacement and roadway realignment is paused until late October 2023. Traffic is currently reduced to one lane with temporary traffic signals. Motorists should be aware of the 12’1” overpass clearance.
Thetford – NHDOT is leading a rehabilitation of the East Thetford-Lyme Bridge along VT 113. While the bridge is closed for construction, there are two signed detour routes in place along I-91 connecting Fairlee, VT and Orford, NH in the north, and Norwich, VT and Hanover, NH in the south.
Williston – The reconstruction of the intersection of U.S. 2 and Industrial Avenue continues this week. Motorists can expect lane shifts and minor delays within the various work areas during daytime work hours.
Williston Park and Ride – The construction of a new park and ride facility along VT 2A is largely completed and is now open to the public. Motorists are encouraged to drive slowly and be alert while crews continue cleanup activities in the area.
Wilmington-Brattleboro – Motorists can expect alternating one-way traffic along VT 9 as crews continue cleanup and punch list activities. Flaggers will be in place to assist motorists through the work zone.
Winooski – A roadway project continues along East Allen Street/VT 15. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Work on the railroad crossing located on VT 15 near Spring Street begins on Monday night. Motorists should expect delays and lane closures with flagged traffic in the work zone.
Source: Vermont Agency of Transportation, Barre, vtrans.vermont.gov
