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 September 30. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.
Note: When projects are completed, they are no longer listed in this report.
Interstates:
I-89 Milton-St. Albans Town – Between Exit 19 in St. Albans and the Lamoille River Bridge in Milton (MM 102), traffic will be reduced to one lane southbound Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and one lane northbound Sunday and Monday 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph within the construction area. Motorists should be aware that fines are doubled when speeding through a construction zone.
I-89 Montpelier-Waterbury – This resurfacing project is the northbound travel (right) lane only from approximately Bridge No. 40N (MM 52.5) in Montpelier to the Exit 10 off ramp (MM 63) in Waterbury. Motorists can expect one lane of travel Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph within the construction area. Motorists should be aware that fines are doubled when speeding through a construction zone.
I-89 Richmond – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on I-89 south of Exit 11 in the northbound and southbound lanes.
I-89 Royalton – Work continues on the northbound and southbound I-89 bridges near Exit 3 in Royalton. A new traffic pattern is in effect until fall 2025: For southbound traffic, all vehicles will use the low-speed lane. For northbound traffic, all vehicles will cross over onto I-89 South and then back to I-89 North north of the bridges. Traffic using the I-89 North Exit 3 off ramp will use the ramp crossover north of the bridges to the newly constructed I-89 North Exit 3 off ramp. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph in the work zones on northbound and southbound I-89, and to 25 mph on the Exit 3 off ramp. The traffic on VT 107 may be diverted, if necessary, during the steel removal operation to ensure that vehicles are not directly below the area of work. The speed limit has been reduced to 30 mph with a 14’ height restriction under the bridges on VT 107.
I-91 Derby – Single-lane closures are planned for I-91 in both directions from just south of Exit 27 to the U.S./Canada Border. Motorists should be aware of reduced speeds and shifting lane closures over the course of the week.
I-91 Fairlee – A full closure of I-91 South between Exits 16 and 15 will be in effect until further notice. Vehicles must exit the interstate at Exit 16 and detour on U.S. 5 to Exit 15 in Fairlee. Temporary signals are in place on U.S. 5 in Fairlee. Delays may occur, particularly during morning and afternoon commuting hours. Rolling roadblocks on I-91 North will be in effect Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect delays while rolling roadblocks are in effect.
I-91 Springfield-Hartland – Crews will be accessing I-91 southbound shoulders from north of Exit 9 to south of Exit 7 throughout the week. Motorists are reminded to move over and give vehicles with flashing yellow lights space when possible.
I-91 Westminster – A bridge deck replacement project is underway on I-91 over VT 121. A crossover is in effect with a speed reduction to 55 mph. Fines are doubled for speeding within the construction zone. VT 121 at the I-91 overpass is reduced to one-lane alternating traffic regulated by temporary signals.
State Highways:
Bennington – Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., motorists can expect intermittent lane closures with alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers on VT 67A, Silk Road, Matteson Road (Rice Lane), and College Drive to facilitate independent utility work.
Berlin/ Berlin-Barre – Nighttime single-lane closures will be present on Berlin State Highway and VT 62 Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Work will occur in all intersections throughout the length of the project routes. At least one lane of traffic will be maintained in either direction through the work zones at all times. Motorists should watch for wet paint.
Brattleboro-Hinsdale – Increased construction traffic is expected to the VT 142 and Depot Street project entrances while operations on the NH side of the bridge restrict access. Alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers will continue to be present as needed on VT 142 while the intersection with the new VT/NH 119 bridge is constructed.
Cambridge-Belvidere – A resurfacing project on VT 109 at its intersection with VT 108 in Cambridge to its intersection with VT 118 in Belvidere will cause one-lane of alternating traffic Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in multiple areas.
Cambridge-Johnson – A resurfacing project is underway on VT 15. Monday through Saturday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., motorists can expect moderate delays and three traffic control packages facilitating alternating one-way traffic on VT 15, from just east of VT 100C to Sunny Acres Road.
Colchester – Improvements are underway at the I-89 Exit 17 interchange and the U.S. 2 and U.S. 7 intersection. 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 northbound and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on I-89 southbound. The I-89 northbound off-ramp slip lane and the slip lane from U.S. 2 eastbound to the I-89 southbound on-ramp remains closed. The I-89 northbound off-ramp and I-89 southbound on-ramp will remain open and accessible at their signalized intersections with U.S. 2. There will be lane shifts on U.S. 7 between the Shell Gas Station and Wiley Road and on U.S. 2 between the I-89 bridge and Jasper Mine Road.
Grafton – A bridge replacement project is underway for Bridge 20 on VT 121 over the Saxtons River. Temporary traffic signals are installed to allow alternating one-way traffic over the existing bridge 24/7. Overweight vehicles are not permitted to cross the existing bridge and must seek alternate routes until traffic is shifted to the new bridge this fall. Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., flaggers will be on-site periodically near the junction of VT 121 and Fisher Hill Road to facilitate alternating one-way traffic.
Hartford Bridge #7 – Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., motorists should expect moderate delays with alternating one-way traffic at the intersection of Old River Road, Mill Road, and the VA Cutoff Road. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the intersection and seek an alternative route. Motorists should also expect possible intermittent lane closures on VT 14 between Christian Street and Park Street near Bridge #7 over The White River and Town Highway 98. Flaggers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone.
Hartford U.S. 5 – Sunday through Thursday, motorists should expect slight delays and alternating one-way traffic on U.S. 5 from Veterans Drive to Airport Road and moderate delays with traffic shifts and alternating one-way traffic on U.S. 5 throughout the rest of the project area. The project area spans U.S. 5 from the Hartford/Hartland town line to the intersection of the on-ramps for I-91 south and I-89, U.S. 5 from the intersection of North Main Street and Hartford Avenue continuing just north of Devin Street, and U.S. 5 from the intersection of the on-ramps for I-91 south and I-89 to the intersection of North Main Street and Hartford Avenue. The commercial truck detour remains in effect at the intersection of North Main Street and U.S. 5 and directs truck traffic to continue south on U.S. 5 and utilize the Sykes Mountain Avenue roundabout to then travel north on U.S. 5, where truck traffic will then be able to make the left turn onto Hartford Avenue to travel over the bridge and continue onto U.S. 5. Flaggers and Uniformed Traffic Officers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone.
Hubbardton – Work continues on VT 30 in Hubbardton between Hortonia Road and Columbia Drive. The southbound lane remains closed to traffic, and motorists should expect to stop as they approach the work zone, and to be routed through by either flaggers or a temporary traffic signal. Construction vehicles may be entering or leaving the work zone during normal work hours, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ludlow – Pleasant Street at the junction of Pleasant Street and Mill Street is closed to all vehicle traffic to facilitate project construction. A detour is in place that routes vehicle traffic from Pleasant Street on Elm Street, Main Street, and Pleasant Street Extension.
Marshfield-Danville – Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., motorists can expect lane closures with alternating one-way traffic patterns and minor delays on U.S. 2 from the Plainfield/Marshfield town line to the VT 15 intersection in West Danville. Flaggers and uniform traffic officers will assist motorists through the work zone.
Northfield-Berlin – Multiple single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers will be in place on VT 12 throughout the project limits. A uniformed traffic officer will be following a mobile shoulder operation.
Pittsford – Motorists are traveling over the temporary bridge. Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., traffic control will be present to allow for intermittent one-way alternating travel on U.S. 7.
Plainfield – The portion of U.S. 2 from 0.2 miles west of the intersection with VT 214 and continuing for approximately 1/3 of a mile, to the mile maker 0.4 to mile marker 0.7, in Plainfield, will reopen by 8 a.m. on Monday. Monday through Friday, motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic. Flaggers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone.
Quechee Gorge Bridge – The eastbound travel lane will be closed through fall 2024. Signal permits alternating travel over the bridge. The trail at the bridge underpass is closed through fall 2025. The adjacent trail is open via a signed detour through the visitor center.
Richmond – Traffic control will be present on U.S. 2 Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a single lane of alternating travel near Bridge #29 construction. Motorists can expect a gravel surface on both approaches of the bridge site.
Rutland – A Class I highway resurfacing project will require nighttime lane closures with alternating one-way traffic from Sunday night to Saturday morning, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., on U.S. 7 between Cold River Road and Lincoln Avenue and U.S. BUS 4 between Ripley Road and U.S. 7. Motorists can expect grooved and uneven surfaces with raised structures and limited pavement markings on U.S. 7 and U.S. BUS 4. From Tuesday at 7 a.m. through Monday at 7 a.m., U.S. 7 between Strongs Avenue and Park Street will experience traffic pattern changes and short temporary closures to replace the railroad crossing. Motorists should expect long delays on U.S. 7 and plan for extra travel time or seek alternative routes. U.S. 7 between Strongs Avenue and Park Street will be closed on Thursday between 4 - 8 a.m. and on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning. A detour route will be signed. During all other times, traffic will be maintained through traffic shifts. Flaggers and uniformed traffic officers will be on-site.
Searsburg – The shoulder of VT 9 at Bridge No. 20 approximately 1.2 miles west of the intersection at VT 8 is closed and a speed reduction is in place as crews install pipe extension for a temporary roadway.
Williston – A culvert replacement under VT 2A 90 feet north of the old State Police barracks begins. Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. motorists can expect one lane of travel in each direction.
Wilmington – A culvert rehabilitation project is underway on VT 9. Motorists should expect one lane of alternating traffic controlled by a temporary traffic signal system.
Worcester – Motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic maintained by traffic signals over the temporary bridge on VT 12 over the North Branch of the Winooski River. The speed limit over the temporary bridge has been reduced to 25 mph. The posted speed limit entering and exiting the work zone is 40 mph. Flaggers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone.
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.
Source: Vermont Agency of Transportation. 219 N. Main Street | Barre, VT 05641. vtrans.vermont.gov
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