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 June 21, 2021. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.
Interstates
I-89 Berlin – The bridge deck replacement project continues. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction; crossovers are being utilized. Motorists should be aware of a work zone speed reduction. Flagged traffic will be required on Crosstown Road, Tuesday/Wednesday.
I-89 Hartford – Sharon – A resurfacing project continues. Fog sealing and line striping 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 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 Sharon – Bethel – A resurfacing project continues on I-89 in both directions. Lane and speed reductions will be in effect in the vicinity of active construction work.
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.
I-91 Hartford – Motorists will encounter continuous lane closures on I-91 in both directions between Exits 12 and 11 as crews continue bridge repair operations.
I-91 Rockingham – The bridge replacement project continues. The Exit 6 Southbound exit ramp will be closed from 7 a.m. Monday, 06/21 until 5 p.m. Friday, 06/25. Motorists should use the Exit 7 Southbound off-ramp and follow a signed detour along U.S. 5.
I-91 Weathersfield – A bridge deck replacement project is underway at Exit 8 over VT 131. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction; Southbound traffic is merged to the Northbound bridge using a crossover. A speed reduction is in place. Motorists can expect minor delays along VT 131 under the bridge.
Around the State
Bakersfield – Drainage activities continue on VT 108, with roadway improvements set to begin. Plan on areas of one-way alternating traffic with slight delays.
Berkshire – A culvert replacement project is underway along VT 118 just north of its intersection with VT 105. Motorists will be detoured onto a temporary roadway around the project site.
Bridgewater – Ludlow – A series of culvert replacements continues along VT 100. Motorists should anticipate one-way alternating traffic with some delays.
Burlington – South Burlington – A concrete slab rehabilitation project continues on U.S. 7 and the Westbound I-189 off ramp. Nightwork will take place Sunday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. A one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in effect. Delays may occur.
Calais – A bridge replacement project is underway along VT 14 just south of its intersection with Pekin Brook Road. Motorists will encounter one-way alternating traffic controlled by flaggers during the day, with a traffic light at the bridge during off hours. Expect some delays.
Cavendish – Weathersfield – Motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic at multiple locations along VT 131 for a roadway reclaim project. Moderate delays expected. Motorists are urged to lower speeds in this area, particularly on gravel surfaces.
Chelsea – Thetford – A resurfacing project continues along VT 113. Motorists should expect lane closures and alternating one-way traffic between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Chester – Springfield – Multiple bridge replacement projects are underway on VT 11 between VT 103 in Chester and VT 106 in Springfield. Please expect one-way alternating traffic at various points along this route. Anticipate delays.
Rehabilitation of the railroad crossing near Elm Street will require a full two-day closure of VT 11 at this location beginning at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, 6/23. The road will re-open late morning on Friday, 6/25.
Colchester – Essex – Lane closures between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on VT 15 between Lime Kiln Road and Susie Wilson Road. Pedestrian access will be maintained.
Enosburgh – Traffic along VT 118 is now detoured onto a temporary bridge as installation of the new bridge continues. Motorists: be aware of truck traffic in/out of the work area.
Essex – Traffic continues to be shifted along VT 117 at its intersection with VT 289 for a culvert replacement project. Motorists: please reduce speeds and be aware of truck traffic moving in/out of the work area.
Fair Haven – Rutland – Expect single-lane closures on U.S. 4 in both directions for various paving and bridge work. Motorists are advised to use caution while travelling through multiple construction zones and on milled surfaces.
Georgia – St. Albans Town – Motorists will encounter one-way alternating traffic along U.S. 7 as crews pave from St. Albans to Georgia. Expect minor delays.
Groton – Newbury – A resurfacing project continues along U.S. 302. Motorists will see lane closures and alternating one-way traffic between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Hartford – Motorists should expect lane and shoulder closures and alternating one-way traffic along Sykes Mountain Avenue as crews continue work on the roundabouts and sidewalk. Minimal delays during working hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hinesburg – An intersection project continues on VT 116/CVU Road and Shelburne Falls Road. Motorists will encounter flagged one-way alternating traffic at the intersection between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday – Friday.
Johnson – Morristown: Motorists should expect lane closures with alternating one-way traffic along VT 15 between the Hyde Park Roundabout and the end of the project limits in Morristown (just beyond the Mountain View Campground) weekdays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Londonderry – Chester – Paving of sideroads and driveway aprons continues on VT 11, along with bridge joints and shoulder backup. The contractor will also be installing centerline rumble strips. Expect alternating one-way flagged traffic in multiple areas, causing delays.
Middlebury – Expect single-lane alternating traffic along U.S. 7 at night as crews paint the newly-paved roadway, Sunday – Thursday. During the day, motorists will encounter uniformed traffic officers as new signs are installed along U.S. 7, VT 30, and VT 125.
Also expect construction vehicles entering and exiting Printer's Alley and the Marble Works from Main Street and Seymour Street, along with the Fifield Farm marshaling yard on VT 30. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers should proceed with caution.
North Hero – Grand Isle – Drawbridge construction continues along U.S. 2, day and night. A speed reduction remains in place. Mariners: the drawbridge will open at the top of the hour between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. each day. To request an opening or to communicate with the bridge tender, please use Channel 13 or call 802-372-4360.
Norwich – Thetford – Motorists will see lane closures and alternating one-way traffic on U.S. 5 as crews work on paving operations. Expect delays.
Pittsford – Multiple activities for roadway reconstruction on U.S. 7. Motorists should proceed with caution as they navigate new traffic patterns and lane shifts throughout the project. Expect alternating one-way traffic with minor delays. A speed reduction to 35 mph remains in effect.
Proctor – North Street remains closed to through-traffic at the location of the bridge project over the Vermont Railway until October 2021. A signed detour is in place.
Richford – Jay – Motorists should expect one lane of alternating traffic along VT 105 as a new roadway base is built throughout the project area.
Rockingham – Our partners at NHDOT are working on a rehabilitation project on the Church Street Bridge connecting Vermont and New Hampshire. Motorists should expect intermittent, alternating one-way traffic and some delays.
Shelburne – So. Burlington – Excavation work along U.S. 7 at all intersections between McIntosh Avenue and Swift Street from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday - Thursday. Traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel north and southbound.
Springfield – A roadway resurfacing project is underway along VT 106 and VT 10. Paving will occur along VT 10 between the intersection with VT 103 and VT 106. Expect delays.
Stowe – Morristown – Motorists should expect delays and intermittent alternating one-way traffic along VT 100 from just south of the intersection with West Hill Road in Stowe to the Stowe/Morristown town line as crews work on the final lift of pavement, Thursday and Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Sudbury – A full closure of VT 30 is in place at the causeway between Lake Hortonia and the Upstream Waterbody/Pond Extension, near St. John's Road for culvert work. A signed detour utilizing VT 73, VT 22A, and VT 4A is in effect.
Waitsfield – A sidewalk project continues along VT 100 in the village. Plan on periods of alternating one-way traffic with short delays.
Waterbury – Multiple construction activities are underway along U.S. 2 in the village downtown. Motorists are urged to pay attention to flaggers, signage, and pedestrian crossers.
Whitingham – A paving project is wrapping up along VT 100 just south of Pike Lane extending north into the Jacksonville village limits. Motorists will encounter areas of one-way alternating traffic as crews paint the roadway and work on punch-list items. Expect some delays.
Williston – Motorists will encounter lane shifts along U.S. 2 near its intersection with Industrial Avenue as a temporary detour is constructed. Traffic control will be present to allow for construction vehicles in/out of the work area during the day.
Woodford – A ledge stabilization project is underway on VT 9. Eastbound traffic is reduced to one lane throughout the project area. The absence of a climbing lane for trucks may cause a slowing of traffic in the vicinity. A lane shift for Westbound traffic is in place. Motorists are urged to lower speeds when coming down the hill into the project area.
Woodstock – A resurfacing project is underway. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures and alternate one-way traffic controlled by flaggers on U.S. 4, VT 12, and VT 106 during daytime hours, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.