VermontBiz This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will affect traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont.
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Interstates:
Colchester, I-89 Exit 17 Interchange Improvements – Crews will install traffic signals on U.S. 2 during the day and continue U.S. 2 bridge demolition at night. From Tuesday at 7 p.m. through Friday at 6 a.m., I-89 near Exit 17, including the Exit 17 northbound off-ramp and southbound on-ramp from U.S. 2 westbound, will be closed nightly between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Traffic will be maintained via detour routes at Exits 16 and 17 along U.S. 2/7. On Friday, between noon and 12 a.m., I-89 southbound near Exit 17 will be reduced to a single lane. The new Exit 17 southbound on-ramp from U.S. 2 westbound is open to traffic; the acceleration lane is still under construction. Drivers are advised to use caution and yield to I-89 southbound traffic until there is a safe gap in traffic before merging onto I-89 southbound. Drivers may experience daytime delays on U.S. 2 during traffic signal work as signal timings are adjusted and are advised to plan extra travel time.
Fairlee, I-91 Bridge Deck Replacement – Replacement of the I-91 South bridge deck over Lake Morey Road continues. Traffic remains reduced to a single lane in each direction about a quarter mile before the Exit 15 interchange. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph is in place through the crossover that diverts southbound vehicles onto the northbound bridge around the work zone.
Fairlee, I-91 Southbound Ledge Stabilization – Interstate-91 Southbound at Exit 16 is open to one lane of travel within the project area. A work zone speed reduction to 55 mph is in effect. Fines are increased for speeding within the work zone.
Montpelier-Waterbury, I-89 South Paving – Crews continue with shoulder work and guardrail installation. Motorists should expect 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.
Richmond I-89, Work Associated with the U.S. 2 Bridge Project – Crews will continue to clean up material and remove construction signage on I-89 in Richmond south of Exit 11 Tuesday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the recent completion of the U.S. 2 bridge replacement project. Motorists will encounter lane closures northbound and southbound.
Royalton, I-89 Bridge Rehabilitation – On I-89 near Exit 3 in Royalton, construction activities continue related to the northbound bridge rehabilitation. 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. Traffic on VT 107 will be diverted due to painting operations, with a 30 mph speed limit and a 14-foot height restriction.
Swanton-Highgate, I-89 Paving and Stormwater Improvement Projects – Paving operations 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 and South from Exit 20 to the Canadian border. Stormwater improvement work will progress at various locations. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces on I-89 South.
State Highways:
Barre Town–Orange–Topsham, U.S. 302 Resurfacing – Motorists can expect single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic and moderate delays. Beginning Tuesday, September 2, crews will continue paving the wearing course from Orange into Topsham. Additional crews may also begin paving driveway aprons throughout the project area.
Bennington, VT 9 Bridge Replacement – Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures on Main Street and Beech Street. Utility crews will be working within the roadway limits during both daytime and overnight hours.
Bennington, VT 67A Roundabout Construction – Crews will continue installing curb and splitter roadway islands along the north side of VT 67A and roadway approaches for College Drive and Matteson Road. From Tuesday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., two-way traffic will be maintained on VT 67A along the temporary southern alignment, with intermittent stoppages for construction vehicles. College Drive and Matteson Road are closed at their intersections with VT 67A, with traffic maintained via signed detour routes, until approximately late September 2025.
Brattleboro, U.S. 5, VT 142, VT 9, and VT 30 Resurfacing – A Class 1 night paving project is continuing milling, linestriping, and utility structure work on U.S. 5 (Canal Street and Main Street), VT 30 (Linden Street), VT 9 (Western Avenue and High Street) and VT 142 (Vernon Street). Between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Tuesday night through Saturday morning, traffic will be reduced to a single lane and flaggers will control alternating traffic patterns through multiple work zones. Parking restrictions will be enforced during working hours throughout the work zones. Pedestrians should be vigilant for sidewalk detours. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces, and all motorists should watch for elevated utility structures and wet paint.
Brookfield, VT 14 Culvert Replacement – Next week, the subcontractor will install pavement markings, including the centerline, edge lines, and stop bar. Both lanes will remain open to all traffic, and no traffic impacts are expected.
Cambridge-Johnson, VT 15 Resurfacing – Crews will install pavement markings on the VT
15/VT 108 roundabout in Cambridge and may clean culverts and drainage inlets throughout the project limits. On Tuesday, between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., flaggers will control traffic at the VT15/VT 108 roundabout, with significant delays expected. Motorists are advised to plan extra travel time. From Tuesday through Friday, between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., flaggers may control alternating one-way traffic on VT 15 between the VT 100C intersection in the Village of Johnson and the VT 15 /VT 108 roundabout in Cambridge. Crews will be off the roadway from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on VT 15 in the Village of Johnson.
Hartford, U.S. 4 Quechee Gorge Bridge Project – Crews continue work on the north side of the bridge. One-way alternating traffic controlled by a traffic signal is in place. Pedestrians must also cross on the south side of the bridge. Those walking from the gift shop lot to the southern sidewalk must cross at the visitor center crosswalk. The trail at the bridge underpass is closed through fall 2025. The adjacent trail is open via a signed detour through the visitor center.
Hinesburg-South Burlington, VT 116 Resurfacing Project – Work between the Hinesburg/St. George line and U.S. Route 2 continues with traffic control present Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. allowing for one lane of alternating travel within the work areas. Motorists should expect delays.
Jericho, Browns Trace Road Town Bridge Replacement – One lane of alternating traffic will be in effect during work hours. Next week, ECI will be on site periodically to complete final project tasks, including line striping.
Ludlow, VT 100 and VT 103 Resurfacing – Single-lane closures will be in place on VT 103 and VT 100S for daytime driveway apron paving Tuesday through Friday on this Class 1 paving project. Flaggers will control one-way alternating traffic patterns through daytime work zones. A mobile, nighttime work zone will be present on Tuesday night for permanent pavement marking applications. Motorists should watch for wet paint during this time.
Pittsford, U.S. 7 Bridge Replacement – For this bridge replacement project at the intersection of U.S. 7 and VT 3, motorists can expect traffic control present to allow for truck traffic in/out of the work area along with lane shifts on U.S. 7.
Plymouth, VT 100A Bridge Replacement – Bridge #9 is open but expect daily lane closures for the next few weeks as crews install deck membrane, final pavement, lines, and plug joints. Traffic will be stopped and released by a temporary signal, with two-way flow restored during non-working hours; use caution for workers near traffic and uneven surfaces until final paving.
Readsboro, VT 100 Bridge Replacement – Crews will continue assembling the temporary bridge and begin assembly of span 2 midweek. Depot Street will remain one lane, controlled by flaggers, with 15-20 minute closures during bridge launches. On Tuesday, September 2, Route 100 will have one lane controlled by flaggers at Phelps Lane for crane demobilization. Crews will be off site midday Friday, August 29, and return at 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Rockingham, U.S. 5 (Missing Link Rd.) Bridge Replacement – U.S. 5 (Missing Link Road) has been reopened. A flagged, one-way alternating traffic pattern may be in effect at times throughout the week. Minor to no delays expected.
Searsburg, VT 9 Bridge Replacement – Traffic remains open in both directions on the bypass road, with a reduced speed limit in effect through the work zone. Work will begin Tuesday, September 2, following the Labor Day holiday, and will include pouring bridge and roadway curbs, installing the bridge railing, and placing subbase within the reconstruction limits in preparation for asphalt paving.
Thetford–Fairlee, U.S. 5 Paving – Motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic near active work zones. Crews will be on site Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pike will continue installing aggregate shoulder material, while L&D completes rumble strips and durable pavement markings. No weekend work is anticipated.
Washington, VT 110 Bridge #15 Replacement Project – The contractor will be working on channel work along the stream bed, weather permitting. From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., motorists should anticipate minor traffic impacts on VT Route 110 (VT 110) in the town of Washington as the contractor anticipates having alternating one-lane traffic patterns controlled by flaggers.
Waterbury, Stowe Street Town Bridge Replacement – Bridge work will continue as crews grade the side slopes, prepare for landscaping, place the last of the stone fill and the grubbings, and prepare the subbase for upcoming curb and sidewalk work. Motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic on Lincoln Street and Stowe Street. Flaggers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone. Motorists should anticipate delays along VT 100 in Waterbury and are encouraged to plan accordingly.
Williston, VT 2A and Industrial Ave Intersection Roadway Widening – Crews will begin excavation and drainage installation on VT 2A between Meadowrun Road and Mountain View Road. From Tuesday through Friday, between 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., the VT 2A northbound left- turn-only lane onto Industrial Avenue may be intermittently closed. Alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers will be in effect between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on VT 2A between Meadow run Road and Meadow View Road throughout the week, and on Industrial Avenue near Gail Terrace for one day mid-week. Motorists should anticipate delays and are encouraged to plan extra travel time and use alternate routes.
Woodstock, FAS Route 166/Pomfret Road, Town Bridge Deck Replacement – Pomfret Road will be closed Monday, September 1, for the Labor Day holiday, with a signed detour along Stimets Road. Motorists should use caution, as the detour is unpaved. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the contractor will pave the bridge approaches and anticipates opening the bridge to traffic Wednesday afternoon.
Worcester, VT 12 Bridge and Culvert Replacement – Culvert work will continue as crews remove the existing culvert and place the stone fill in the channel. Motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic on the 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, VT 12 Bridge and Culvert Replacement – Culvert work will continue as crews remove the temporary roadway and grade in preparation for paving. Motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic on VT 12 over the new box culvert over Hardwood Brook. Flaggers may be present to assist motorists through the area during working hours. Temporary traffic signals will control traffic through the work zone during non-working hours. Motorists are asked to use caution while traveling through the work zone as surface conditions may change.
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