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 June 23, 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, U.S. 7 between the Shell Gas Station and Wiley Road, and U.S. 2 between Jasper Mine Road and U.S. 7 will have lane closures and lane shifts.
I-89 Montpelier-Waterbury – Beginning Monday at 6 a.m. until further notice, motorists should expect major delays during peak travel hours due to the southbound lane closures from Exit 10 to Exit 8. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph within the project limits and fines will be doubled.
I-89 Royalton – Construction continues Monday through Friday on the I-89 bridges near Exit 3. Traffic is reduced to a single lane. Southbound traffic will use the travel lane, while northbound traffic crosses 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. On Wednesday or Thursday, the speed limit on VT 107 will be reduced to 30 mph with a 14' height restriction, and traffic will be alternately diverted with flaggers managing flow due to a deck pour on I-89.
I-89 Swanton-Highgate – Paving and stormwater improvement projects continue on I-89 where a temporary speed limit reduction to 55 mph will be in place across multiple work zones during working hours. Daily lane closures will be in place on I-89 North from Exit 20 to the Carter Hill Road overpass and on I-89 South from Exit 20 to Exit 22. Motorcycles should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces.
I-91 Fairlee – A bridge deck replacement project continues on I-91 South where a crossover remains active. Beginning approximately a quarter mile in advance of the Exit 15 interchange, traffic is reduced to a single lane in both directions and being diverted onto I-91 North. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph is in effect.
State Highways:
Barre Town–Orange-Topsham – On U.S. 302 from Barre to Orange, motorists should expect multiple single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic. Minor delays are anticipated.
Bennington – On VT 9 in Bennington, temporary signal lights are being installed to support replacement of the bridge over the Walloomsac River. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures.
Bennington – A roundabout project will require single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers on VT 67A west of Silk Road and east of College Drive, Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. The speed limit is reduced to 25 mph on VT 67A within the project limits.
Brattleboro-Hinsdale – Lane shifts and one-way alternating traffic patterns controlled by flaggers will be present on VT 142 and VT/NH 119 while crews work on completing the new bridge project over the CT River. Motorists should watch for wet paint and be vigilant for multiple work zones and shifting traffic patterns.
Cambridge Johnson – From Sunday at 6 p.m. through Monday at 6 a.m., flaggers will guide traffic at the VT 15/ VT 108 roundabout in Cambridge. Intermittent stops and significant traffic delays are expected. Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., flaggers will guide alternating one-way traffic on VT 15 between the VT 15/ VT 108 roundabout in Cambridge and Park Street in Johnson.
Chelsea-Washington – From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., motorists should anticipate minor traffic impacts and minimal delays on VT 110 as the contractor will have alternating one-way traffic patterns set up during the drainage swales work in Chelsea Village. Parking will be limited from the library to the post office.
Enosburg Falls – Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., crews may be on-site only occasionally to do light work. Both lanes will be open to traffic on VT 105 near the intersections of VT 105 and Water Tower Road, and VT 105 and Pleasant Street.
Fairfax – Motorists should anticipate alternating one-way traffic on VT 128 Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Fairfax to Essex. Flaggers will be present to assist motorists through the work zones. Motorcyclists are advised to exercise caution due to the grooved pavement surface.
Hinesburg-South Burlington – The VT 116 resurfacing project continues. Traffic control will be present with one lane of alternating travel Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., and Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jericho – Construction 3.3 miles north of the U.S. 2 junction will result in traffic delays. Motorists should expect one lane of alternating traffic from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lowell – On VT 100 between VT 58 and Lower Village Road motorists can expect traffic control for daytime lane closures allowing for one lane of alternating travel for a culvert replacement project.
Ludlow – Daily lane closures are scheduled for VT 100 and VT 103. Flaggers are anticipated to be controlling one-way alternating traffic patterns and to be staffed in intersections throughout the project limits. Expect delays. Sidewalk detours will be in place as needed. Pedestrians should watch for signed detour routes on VT 103 and project fencing leading around closed areas on VT 100S.
Marshfield-Danville – From 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., motorists should anticipate minor delays and alternating one-way traffic on U.S. 2 in Danville and Cabot. Flaggers and Uniformed Traffic Officers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone.
Pittsford – Motorists on U.S. 7 can expect little to no traffic impact. Flaggers may be present to allow for truck traffic in and out of the work area.
Quechee Gorge Bridge – The eastbound lane closure and one-way alternating traffic controlled by a traffic signal will continue until mid-season when the closure switches 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 – VT 100 over Deerfield River will have one lane of traffic controlled by flaggers, with a 24-hour lane shift at Phelps Lane. The parking area adjacent to the gazebo will be open by the end of the week.
Rutland – A railroad crossing project will require single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers on West Street near Forest Street from Monday through Thursday between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. West Street will be closed at the railroad crossing near Forest Street, with traffic maintained via detour routes from Friday at 6 a.m. through Sunday at 8 p.m. Local traffic on West Street will be detoured via Meadow Street, School Street, Forest Street, and Pine Street. Through traffic (including trucks) on West Street will be detoured via Columbian Avenue, State Street, and Merchants Row.
Searsburg – On VT 9 construction of the bridge located approximately 1.1 miles west of the intersection with VT 8 continues. Traffic remains open in both directions on the bypass road, with no anticipated disruptions for motorists.
Sheldon – Motorists should anticipate alternating one-way traffic on VT 105 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Sheldon to Enosburg. Flaggers will be present to assist motorists through the work zones. Motorcyclists are advised to exercise caution due to the grooved pavement surface and low shoulders.
Springfield – Daily lane and shoulder closures will be in place as needed on VT 11 about a quarter mile west of the intersection with VT 106 where a culvert replacement project has started. One-way alternating traffic patterns controlled by flaggers will be present and motorists should be vigilant for shifting traffic patterns. Uniformed traffic officers will be assisting sign crews with the installation of detour route signs on VT 11, VT 106, VT 10, and VT 103.
Thetford-Fairlee – On U.S. 5 in Thetford and extending north to Fairlee, motorists should expect single-lane closures Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flaggers will be present. Drivers should expect minor delays near active work zones. No weekend work is planned.
Waterbury – Traffic lights at the intersection of Stowe Street and VT 100 will operate as normal with limited disruptions. The bridge on Stowe Street over Thatcher Brook will remain closed to all traffic for 60 days. The signed detour will direct traffic along VT 100, U.S. 2, and Stowe Street.
Williston – A roadway resurfacing and widening project will require lane reductions and lane shifts on VT 2A between Industrial Avenue/Mountain View Road and Meadowrun Road Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with potential for alternating one-way traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should expect significant traffic delays on weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and plan extra travel time or consider alternate routes.
Woodstock – Detour signs will direct traffic to Stimets Road, an unpaved route located about 0.20 miles north of the junction with VT 12, where drivers should use caution. Flaggers will assist with truck traffic near Log Cabin Drive.
Worcester – From 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic on the VT 12 temporary bridge over the North Branch of the Winooski River. Temporary traffic signals will control traffic through the work zone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Flaggers may also be present to assist motorists through the area.
Worcester – From 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic on the VT 12 bridge over Hardwood Brook. Temporary traffic signals will control traffic through the work zone during non-working hours. Flaggers may also be present to assist motorists through the area during working hours.
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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