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AOT Road Construction Report

Week of 5/6/24

This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.

Interstates:

I-91 Bradford - A permanent, single lane closure has been established on I-91 Southbound near Exit 16. Daily, single lane closures will be implemented as needed on Northbound. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph is in place through the work zone.

I-91 Derby - A single lane closure will be implemented on I-91 Northbound just south of Exit 27 and progress north over the course of the week as a road resurfacing project begins. Motorists should watch for shifting traffic patterns. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph will be in place. Motorcycles should use caution on grooved surfaces.

I-91 Fairlee - A ledge stabilization project has begun along the southbound lanes of I-91 between Exits 16 and 15 in Fairlee. A full closure of both southbound lanes of I-91 is in effect. All southbound traffic will exit the interstate at Exit 16 and detour along U.S. Route 5 to Exit 15 in Fairlee. Delays may occur along the detour route.

I-91 Fairlee-St. Johnsbury - A single lane closure will be implemented in the high speed lane of I-91 Northbound in Newbury between Exits 16 and 17 for maintenance repairs to bridges. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph will be in place.

I-89 Milton-St. Albans Town - A paving project on I-89 begins at the bridge over the Lamoille River in Milton and extends to Exit 19 in St. Albans Town all lanes northbound and southbound. Motorists will encounter a northbound single lane closure from Sunday through Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph within the work zone.

I-89 Richmond - Motorists will encounter a single lane closure for both I-89 northbound and southbound passing lanes Monday, 5/6, through Friday, 5/10, from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

I-89 Royalton - High-speed lane closures will take place on I-89 Northbound and Southbound, reopening each night. By the end of the week, the high-speed lane closure may become permanent. A speed limit of 55 mph will be enforced in the I-89 Northbound and Southbound work zones. Expect minor traffic diversions and delays on VT 107, where the speed limit is reduced to 30 mph under the bridges.

I-91 Springfield-Hartland - A daily, single lane closure will be implemented on the I-91 southbound travel lane between Exits 8 and 7. This lane closure will then relocate to the high speed lane beginning at the Hartford Welcome Center later in the week. A speed reduction to 55 mph will be in place through the work zone.

I-91 Westminster - A bridge deck replacement project on I-91 over Vermont Route 121 is underway. On the interstate, northbound traffic has been diverted to the southbound barrel, resulting in one lane of travel in each direction. A speed reduction is in place. A full closure of VT 121 at the location of the bridges is in effect until 5/15 at 3:00 p.m. The signed detour will utilize Back Westminster Rd., the I-91 Access Rd., and U.S. Route 5.

 

State Highways:

Bennington-Pownal - Weather permitting, repairs to bridge joints on VT 279 will continue between 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Motorists should be aware of flaggers and exercise caution when driving through in this area. Motorists should expect lane closures near repair work. Please exercise caution while driving through this area.

Berlin - Wednesday, 5/8, through Friday, 5/10, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., motorists can expect traffic delays and alternating one-way traffic guided by flaggers on U.S. Route 302 over Bridge #3.

Brattleboro-Hinsdale - While no traffic impacts are planned for next week, motorists should continue to watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the work zone along VT 142 approximately 1,000 feet south of the intersection with VT/NH 119.

Cambridge-Johnson - A resurfacing project is underway along VT 15 in Cambridge and Johnson. Monday, 5/6, through Friday, 5/10, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., motorists can expect moderate delays and three traffic control packages with alternating one-way traffic on VT 15 throughout the project limits.

Colchester - Monday, 5/6, through Friday, 5/10, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., motorists can expect lane shifts along U.S. Route 7 between the Shell gas station and its intersection with Wiley Road to facilitate independent utility work.

Coventry - Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., motorists should expect alternating one-way lane closures on VT 14 over Stony Brook near the junction with VT 100 in Coventry.

Fairfax-St. Albans - Resurfacing is complete on VT 104 between Fairfax and St. Albans. Paving will start mid-week in St. Albans and progress south towards Fairfax. During daytime hours motorists can expect delays and alternating one-way traffic. Some signal work will take place off the roadway at Exit 19. Signal work will not affect traffic.

Grafton - A bridge replacement project is underway on VT 121 East over the Saxtons River in Grafton. Traffic signals are in place on either end of the bridge, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing for alternating one-way traffic over the existing bridge.

Hartford 

  • Monday, 5/6, through Friday, 5/10, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., motorists can expect minimal traffic impacts with occasional deliveries to the staging area for Bridge #7 over The White River and Town Highway 98.
  • From Monday, 5/6, to Friday, 5/10, motorists might encounter occasional shoulder work to place construction signage starting on U.S. Route 5 at the Hartland and Hartford town line and extending east to the intersection of the on-ramps for I-91 South and I-89. Motorists are encouraged to use caution while traveling throughout the work zone.

Irasburg - Bridge 129 over Black River on VT 14 in Irasburg remains closed to all vehicle traffic. A state signed detour is in place during traffic from VT 14 to U.S. Route 5 and VT 58, to connect back to VT 14. The closure is scheduled to reopen by Friday, 5/10.

Ludlow - The removal of Bridge 57 and the installation of a pedestrian bridge is underway on Mill Street. Pleasant Street at its junction with Mill Street is closed to all vehicle traffic. A detour routes vehicles from Pleasant Street along Elm Street, Main Street, to Pleasant Street Extension.

Marshfield-Danville - On Saturday, 5/4, and Monday, 5/6, through Friday, 5/10, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., motorists should expect lane closures and alternating one-way traffic and delays on U.S. Route 2 from English Cemetery Road to the intersection of VT 232 in Marshfield Village. From Monday, 5/6, through Friday, 5/10, motorists can expect lane closures with alternating one-way traffic and delays on U.S. 2.

Morristown - Motorists should expect occasional lane closures using flaggers during daytime hours due to a culvert installation on VT 15 in Morristown (MP 0.319 to MP 0.339). Construction will be active at the inlet and outlet of the culvert. Motorists are advised to use caution when driving through the area.

North Hero - A bridge deck replacement project on U.S. Route 2 between North Hero and Alburgh nears completion. Please expect flagged traffic at the location of the bridge throughout the week. Minor delays may occur.

Northfield-Berlin - Motorists should expect multiple single lane closures with alternating one-way traffic throughout the length of a paving project on VT 12 between Northfield and Berlin. Road surface repair work will continue throughout the project and motorcyclists should use caution on roughened surfaces.

Pittsford - A bridge replacement project on U.S. Route 7 at the intersection of VT 3 is underway. Motorists can expect traffic control present on U.S. 7, allowing for intermittent one-way of alternating travel between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Quechee Gorge Bridge - The eastbound travel lane of the Quechee Gorge Bridge is closed through October and November of 2024. New travel patterns include alternating travel controlled by a traffic signal and a concrete barrier to separate motorists from workers.

Richmond-Bolton - A roadway resurfacing project continues along U.S. Route 2. Sunday through Thursday 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. motorists can expect traffic control present allowing for alternating single lane travel on U.S. 2 between Kenyon Road and Lemroy Court.

Richmond - The replacement of Bridge #29 along U.S. Route 2 over I-89 continues this week. Drivers may encounter periodic lane closures with traffic control present to allow for one lane of alternating travel. 

Rutland 

  • A Class I highway resurfacing project is in progress. Monday, 5/6, through Wednesday, 5/8, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., motorists may encounter a uniformed traffic officer (UTO) assisting with traffic control as signs are installed throughout the project area. On Wednesday, 5/8 and Thursday, 5/9, 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., motorists can expect lane closures and delays on U.S. Route 4 between Gleason Road and U.S. Route 7, with flaggers and UTOs managing intermittent alternating one-way traffic.
  • Work is continuing on the signal replacement taking place at U.S. Route 7 and Cold River Rd. Motorists can expect daily lane closures as needed with a uniformed traffic officer and flaggers assisting traffic. Conduit installation will continue at the intersection over the course of the next week.

St. Albans-Sheldon - A resurfacing project is underway along VT 105 in St Albans to Sheldon Mile Marker 2.0. From 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motorists can expect moderate delays with alternating one-way traffic.

Worcester - Motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic maintained by traffic signals over the temporary bridge located on VT 12 over the North Branch of the Winooski River. The speed limit over the temporary bridge has been reduced to 25 mph. Motorists may encounter trucks entering and exiting the work zone. The posted speed limit entering and exiting the work zone is 40 mph.

 

 

 

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