Vermont Business Magazine This weekly report from the Vermont Agency of Transportation is a list of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts on state highways throughout Vermont for the week of October 10, 2022. Most crews will be off Monday in observance of the holiday, but work will resume on Tuesday. 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 mile-long lane closure in both directions just south of Exit 11 as southbound traffic is merged to the northbound lane using a crossover. A “zipper merge” traffic pattern is in place. Crews have begun building the culvert stream bed to get the stream flowing into the new concrete box culvert and will soon begin backfilling. Work hours are 24 hours a day, six days a week.
I-89 Sharon – A bridge rehabilitation project continues. Traffic is reduced to one lane in the northbound and southbound lanes over the bridges. Motorists should 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. Motorists are advised to use caution as paving operations are scheduled for this week and construction vehicles will be entering and exiting the work zones.
I-91 Lyndon – Barton – Travelers can expect daily lane closures in the vicinity of active construction between Exits 23 and 25 Tuesday to Friday during daytime construction hours (6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Crews ended work at 12 p.m. on Friday, October 7, and will not work on Monday, October 10, due to the holiday. 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 Weathersfield – A bridge deck replacement project is nearing completion at Exit 8. I-91 northbound and southbound are reduced to one lane of travel through the project area. 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 removed on 10/14.
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, 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 on I-91. Fines are doubled for speeding within the construction zone.
Around the State
Alburgh - A deck replacement project begins on the Mother's Bridge on U.S. 2 over Lake Champlain between North Hero Island and Alburgh. Flagged traffic may be in effect intermittently. Minimal delays anticipated.
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.
Brattleboro-Newfane - A roadway project is underway along VT 30 from Cedar Street in Brattleboro to Newfane. A two-lane traffic shift is in place in Dummerston in the vicinity of ledge operations. An alternating one-way traffic pattern will be in effect throughout the project area in various locations. Delays may occur.
Burlington - A paving project is nearing completion along U.S. 2/Main Street from South Willard St. to I-89, Riverside Ave. and along North Willard Street to the intersection with Riverside Ave. Nighttime work hours are 7:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Motorists should expect one-way alternating traffic during nighttime operations.
Burlington, Shelburne Street Roundabout – U.S. 7/Shelburne St. is restricted to one-way southbound between South Willard St. and Marian St. South Willard St. is also restricted to one-way northbound between Shelburne St. and Chittenden Dr., and access to Locust St. via Shelburne St. will remain closed. Ledge Rd. will be restricted to right out only onto South Willard St. These traffic patterns will remain in place 24/7 until the roundabout is open to traffic. Motorists are encouraged to follow the signed detour route to avoid delays. Through trucks are required to follow the signed detour route. Overnight milling and paving operations may occur Wednesday and Thursday. Traffic will be restricted to local traffic only throughout the project area.
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 as crews work on installing the bridge membrane and top paving. A temporary signal will be active during non-work hours.
Charlotte – So. Burlington - A roadway resurfacing project is underway along U.S. 7 from Charlotte to Shelburne. Nighttime work hours are 7:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Motorists should expect one-way alternating traffic during night time operations. Moderate delays are possible, particularly in the evening hours.
Chelsea – Thetford – A resurfacing project continues on VT 113. There will be a single-lane closure with alternating one-way traffic as crews continue installing plug joints and punch list work.
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.
Essex – Colchester – Motorists will encounter traffic control along VT 2A Sunday through Friday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews work on final paving. Minor delays anticipated.
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.
Ludlow – The VT 103 (Main Street) Bridge No. 26 over Jewell Brook is open to two-way traffic. Motorists can expect alternating one-way traffic, periodically, as crews work on the approach sidewalks at either end of the bridge.
Montpelier – Motorists should expect some alternating one-way traffic using flaggers at the rail crossing along U.S. 2 between Gallison Hill Rd. and the traffic circle as crews continue work on the new rail crossing.
Montpelier – Berlin – The new bridge along U.S 2 at the Montpelier/Berlin town line is open to traffic. The contractor will continue to remove the temporary roadway and temporary bridge. This work will result in alternating one-way traffic using flaggers.
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 Road arch bridge over Rock River will be closed through fall 2022 while the bridge is replaced. Traffic will be rerouted from the north via Grimes Hill Road and from the south via VT-30. Through traffic is not permitted. Grimes Hill Road and Dover Road (at the intersection with Depot Road) are reduced to one-lane operations 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 – A paving project is finishing up on U.S. 7 where one-way alternating traffic patterns are anticipated through multiple work zones. Expect delays.
Poultney – A bridge replacement project is underway at the intersection of Thrall Rd. and River Rd. approximately 1.37 miles from the intersection of VT 30 and Thrall Rd. The bridge is now closed to all traffic, including cyclists and pedestrians, and will remain closed until next year.
Richford – A bridge replacement project continues along VT 105 approximately one mile south of the intersection of Main St. and River St. Motorists may encounter flaggers letting construction vehicles in and out of the work zone.
Richmond – Bolton – A resurfacing project continues along U.S. 2. Motorists will encounter unpaved roadway surfaces and areas of one-way alternating traffic Monday through Friday during the daytime between Cochran Road and Snipe Ireland Road, and Monday through Thursday at night between Bridge Street and Lemroy Court.
South Hero – An intersection improvement project is underway at U.S. 2 and VT 314. Work will be completed off the roadway with minimal if any impacts to traffic.
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.
Williston - Motorists can expect a lane closure in the northbound right lane on VT 2A Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Hurricane Lane to Taft Corners. Nighttime work Sunday through Tuesday will require a lane closure from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Hurricane Lane to Taft Corners. Expect delays during this time. Motorists should be aware of a new traffic pattern at the intersection with I-89 when traveling south.
Wilmington – Brattleboro – Motorists can expect alternating one-way traffic along VT 9 as crews finish paving the intermediate wearing course; continue guardrail work, side road paving, and shoulder clean up; and conduct drainage structure adjustments.
Winooski - A roadway project is nearing completion along East Allen St./VT 15. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Motorists should expect one-way alternating traffic during nighttime operations. Minor to no delays expected.
Woodford – A ledge stabilization project is underway on VT 9. Minor traffic holds should be anticipated throughout the week. 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 – A paving project continues along U.S. 4. Beginning Tuesday and continuing throughout the week, motorists can expect alternating one-way traffic and extended delays as crews pave U.S. 4 between Woodstock and Hartland.
Vermont Agency of Transportation vtrans.vermont.gov