Vermont Business Magazine This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will affect traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont for the week of April 28, 2025. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.
Interstates:
I-89 Colchester – Improvements are underway at the Exit 17 interchange. Monday through Friday, I-89 will be reduced to a single lane in both directions near Exit 17 during off-peak hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on I-89 North and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on I-89 South. The I-89 North off-ramp slip lane will remain closed 24/7, with access to U.S. 2 maintained at the signalized intersection. The shoulder on U.S. 2 West will be closed between the I-89 North and South ramp intersections, with lanes shifted south.
I-89 Royalton – Construction continues on the I-89 bridges near Exit 3. Northbound and southbound traffic are reduced to a single lane through this area. Southbound traffic will use the low-speed lane, while northbound traffic crosses over the median and returns north past the bridges. The Exit 3 North off-ramp uses a crossover to the new ramp. Speed limits are 55 mph in work zones and 25 mph on the Exit 3 off-ramp. VT 107 traffic may be diverted due to bridge work, with a 30 mph speed limit and 14’ height restriction under the bridges. Potholes have developed in both directions on the bridge and will be repaired throughout the week. Please use caution, expect delays, and anticipate slow-moving traffic due to rolling roadblocks during these repairs.
I-89 Swanton-Highgate – Beginning at Exit 20 on I-89 North and continuing north throughout the week, temporary lane closures alternating between the passing and travel lanes are scheduled to be installed as a paving project starts up. At Exit 21, there will be a northbound travel lane closure for work off the shoulder on a stormwater improvement project. A temporary speed limit reduction to 55 mph will be in place through the work zones during working hours. Motorcycles should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces.
I-91 Fairlee – Permanent lane closures are in place on the I-91 passing lanes in both directions beginning approximately a quarter mile in advance of the Exit 15 interchange. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph is in place. Motorists are advised to watch for shifting traffic patterns as crossovers are planned to be implemented toward the end of the week.
State Highways:
Barre Town – Milling will occur on U.S. 302 beginning at the Barre City/Barre Town line. Motorcyclists should use caution. There will a single-lane closure with alternating one-way traffic. Temporary line striping will be applied.
Bennington – A roundabout project will require single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers on VT 67A at its intersections with Silk Road/Matteson Road and College Drive from Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to and 5 p.m.
Cambridge-Johnson – Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., motorists can expect three traffic control packages facilitating alternating one-way traffic on VT 15 between Park Street in Johnson and the VT 15/VT 108 roundabout in Cambridge.
Hartford – Motorists can anticipate minimal traffic disruptions at either end of Bridge #7 over the White River, on Christian Street and Mill Road.
Ludlow – A paving project is beginning in Ludlow village where flaggers will be present to direct one-way alternating traffic on VT 100 South during daytime hours. Intermittent lane closures with alternating traffic may be implemented as needed on VT 103, also during daytime hours.
Marshfield-Danville – From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be alternating one-way traffic on U.S. 2 in West Danville near Young Farm Road. Flaggers and Uniformed Traffic Officers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone.
Pittsford – Motorists are traveling over the temporary bridge. Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. traffic control may be present on U.S. 7 to allow for construction vehicles in and out of the work area.
Quechee Gorge Bridge – The eastbound lane closure and one-way alternating traffic, controlled by signal, will continue until mid-season when the closure will switch sides to the westbound lane. The trail at the bridge underpass is closed through fall 2025. The adjacent trail is open via a signed detour through the visitor center.
Readsboro – On VT 100 over Deerfield River, workers will install piling across from Phelps Lane to support the temporary roadway and continue work on the temporary abutment along Depot Street. One travel lane will be closed with flaggers on-site to manage traffic flow.
Rutland – A Class I highway resurfacing project will require single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers on U.S. BUS 4 between Ripley Road and U.S. 7 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Searsburg – On VT 9 approximately 1.1 miles west of the intersection with VT 8, workers are replacing a culvert with a bridge. A temporary roadway with a maximum lane width of 12.5 feet (total 25 feet maximum between concrete barriers) is in place. Traffic speeds are reduced to 30 mph through the work zone. Traffic enforcement will be present at times. Delays are expected.
Williston – Monday through Friday, daytime independent utility work will affect traffic, including shoulder or single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers on VT 2A from Meadowrun Road to just south of River Cove Road, including its intersection with Industrial Avenue/Mountain View Road. The northwest corner of VT 2A and Industrial Ave is a gravel surface.
Worcester – Motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic on VT 12 over the North Branch of the Winooski River controlled by traffic signals, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Flaggers may also be present to assist motorists through the area.
Please note that many of our construction projects have dedicated public information professionals to help keep you informed. To see a list of contacts for specific projects and to sign up for weekly construction updates, visit our Construction Updates page.
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