The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is replacing Bridge #29 in Richmond, VT along U.S. Route 2 spanning Interstate 89. The project will replace the existing 8-span bridge with a new 2-span off-alignment bridge that matches the width of the corridor. The new bridge will be widened to meet the current typical section of the corridor. This includes 6-foot shoulders and two 12-foot travel lanes.
Traffic on US Route 2 will be maintained over the existing bridge during construction.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS BELOW:
- U.S. Route 2 Tuesday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. will have traffic control present with intermittent 1-lane of alternating travel.
I-89 Traffic in the Town of Richmond, south of Exit 11:
- Northbound passing lane is closed from Mile Marker 75.45 to Mile Marker 76.79.
- Southbound traffic will use the crossover into the northbound passing lane from Mile Marker 77.29 to Mile Marker 75.71.
Motorists shall follow the posted speed limit within the construction zone; Speed enforement will be present, and fines will be doubled.
PROJECT UPDATE: Continued demolition of the old bridge; Continued with project site restoration.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning November 18, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.:
- Continue demolition of the old bridge.
- Restore traffic to both I-89 northbound and southbound lanes by late week.
- Continued project site restoration and cleanup work.
Continued demolition of old Bridge #29
PROJECT UPDATE: Continued demolition of the old bridge; Continued with project site restoration.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning November 4, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.:
- Continue demolition of the old bridge on the west end of the project.
- Continue with project site restoration and clean-up work.
Continued demolition of old Bridge #29
PROJECT UPDATE: Continued demolition of the old bridge; Continued with project site restoration.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning November 4, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.:
- Continue demolition of the old bridge.
- Continue with project site restoration and clean-up work.
Progress on the demolition of old Bridge #29
PROJECT UPDATE: Opened the new bridge to traffic; Began demolition of the old bridge; Continued with project site restoration.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning October 28, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.:
- Continue demolition of the old bridge.
- Continue with project site restoration and clean-up work.
Demolition of old Bridge #29 has begun
PROJECT UPDATE: Completed bridge grinding; Completed the guardrail installation for this construction season; Installed pavement markings; Earth work; Prepped for the opening of the I-89 crossovers.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning October 21, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.:
- Opening of the new bridge to traffic on Monday.
- Begin demolition of the old bridge.
- Work on the removal of the existing form work on the new bridge.
- I-89 northbound crossovers to be back in service on Thursday.
Bridge #29 to be opened to motorists on Monday
PROJECT UPDATE: Completed the installation of the bridge rail; Installed the base and intermediate lifts of pavement on both bridge approaches.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning October 14, 2024:
Monday:
- Work will be outside of the roadway and will not impact the traveling public.
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.:
- Continue the installation of guardrail.
- Installation of pavement markings throughout the project limits.
- Ongoing site restoration work.
- Prepare the new bridge for traffic.
Paving of the bridge approach and new bridge rail installed on the eastern end of the bridge
PROJECT UPDATE: Completed the installation of the curlvert on the eastern end of the project and restored the roadway width in the area; Backfilled the approach slabs and began prepping the area for base pavement to be installed; Began the installation of the bridge rail.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning October 7, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.:
- Continue the installation of the bridge rail.
- Resume paving the base on both bridge approaches.
- Ongoing site restoration work.
Culvert headwall on the eastern end of the project
PROJECT UPDATE: Completed all concrete pours for the bridge installation.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning September 30, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.:
- Backfill around the headwalls of Culvert #10 and prep the roadway for the base course of pavement.
- Install bridge rail.
- Install approach curb.
Concrete curbing installed and curing
PROJECT UPDATE: Completed the installation of the approach slabs and steel bridge joints; Poured the concrete headwalls for Culvert #10 on the eastern end of the project; Began forming the curb on the bridge deck.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning September 23, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.:
- Backfill around the headwalls of Culvert #10 and prep the roadway for the base course of pavement.
- Pour the concrete curb on the bridge deck.
Culvert #10 headwall form awaiting concrete
PROJECT UPDATE: Completed the final concrete deck pour of the bridge; Installed the approach slab and steel joint on the eastern end of the new bridge; Continued installing the headwalls for Culvert 10 on the eastern most culvert and formed the footings for both headwalls.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning September 16, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.:
- Install the western approach slab and steel joint on the new bridge.
- Pour the concrete headwalls for Culvert 10.
Early morning, final placement (3of3) of the new concrete bridge deck
PROJECT UPDATE: Completed deck pour 2 of 3 near the western end of the bridge. Continued installing the support of excavation for the eastern most culvert crossing and formed the footings for the installation of both headwalls.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning September 9, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.:
- Continue to install the headwalls for Culvert 10 on the eastern most edge of the project.
Tuesday 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:
- Pour the middle section of the bridge deck - this will be the final pour of the deck.
Installation of the western most side of the new concrete bridge deck
PROJECT UPDATE: Completed forming the new bridge deck and the installation of the reinforced steel; Continued installing the support of excavation for the eastern most culvert crossing; Completed deck pour 1 of 3 near the eastern end of the bridge.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning September 2, 2024:
Monday:
- No work due to the Labor Day holiday.
Tuesday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.:
- Pour the western most side of the bridge deck - this will be the second of three pours.
- Continue to install the headwalls for Culvert 10 on the eatern most edge of the project.
Installation of the eastern most side of the new concrete bridge deck
PROJECT UPDATE: Continued forming the new bridge deck and began tie-in of the reinforced steel; Continued building the new western roadway approach and paved the base course; Installed the support of excavation for the eastern most culvert crossing.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning August 26, 2024:
Saturday, Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday 6:30 a.m. to noon:
- Continue the tie-in of the reinforcement steel on the new bridge deck.
- Pour the eastern most side of the bridge deck - this will be the first of three pours.
- Install the headwalls for Culvert 10 on the eatern most edge of the project.
Installation of steel reinforcement on the new bridge deck
TRAFFIC IMPACTS BELOW:
- U.S. Route 2 Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. will have traffic control present with 1-lane of alternating travel.
- U.S. Route 2 on both the eastern and western approaches of the project are a gravel surface, motorists are urged to use caution.
- Monday through Friday I-89 traffic, south of Exit 11, motorists will encounter daily lane closures between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in both the northbound and southbound lanes.
Motorists shall follow the posted speed limit within the construction zone; Speed enforement will be present, and fines will be doubled.
PROJECT UPDATE: Continued forming the new bridge deck; Continued building the new roadway approach to the new bridge on the west end of the project; Installed permanent line striping on I-89 and opened all lanes of traffic outside of normal working hours.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning August 17, 2024:
Saturday, Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.:
- Continue forming the bridge deck.
- Continue building the new roadway approach on the west end of the project in front of the Richmond Fire Station.
Eastern roadway approach on US 2 in Richmond
TRAFFIC IMPACTS BELOW:
- U.S. Route 2 Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. will have traffic control present with intermittent 1-lane of alternating travel.
- U.S. Route 2 on the eastern end of the project is a gravel surface, motorists use caution.
- Monday and Tuesday: I-89 Traffic in the Town of Richmond, south of Exit 11:
- Northbound traffic to travel in the northbound travel lane between Mile Marker 75.45 to Mile Marker 76.79.
- Southbound traffic to travel in the southbound travel lane between Mile Marker 77.29 to Mile Marker 75.71.
- Wednesday through Friday I-89 traffic will encounter daily lane closures between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Motorists shall follow the posted speed limit within the construction zone; Speed enforement will be present, and fines will be doubled.
PROJECT UPDATE: Continued forming the new bridge deck; Completed building the new roadway approach to the new bridge on the east end of the project and installed gravel; Removed barriers from the southbound lanes on I-89.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning August 12, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
- Continue forming the bridge deck.
- Continue building the new roadway approach work on the west end of the project in front of the Richmond Fire Station - motorists will be traveling on a gravel surface.
- Removal of the temporary line striping and painting new permanent line striping on I-89.
I-89 / US 2 in Richmond - Installation of form decking brackets
TRAFFIC IMPACTS BELOW:
- U.S. Route 2 Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. will have traffic control present with intermittent 1-lane of alternating travel.
- U.S. Route 2 on the eastern end of the project is a gravel surface, motorists use caution.
- I-89 Traffic in the Town of Richmond, south of Exit 11:
- Northbound traffic to travel in the southbound passing lane between Mile Marker 75.45 to Mile Marker 76.79.
- Southbound passing lane closed to southbound traffic between Mile Marker 77.29 to Mile Marker 75.71.
Northbound and southbound traffic entering the traffic control zone shall expect the zipper merge to be implemented. Please follow the direction of the traffic control signs and devices.
Motorists shall follow the posted speed limit within the construction zone; Speed enforement will be present, and fines will be doubled.
PROJECT UPDATE: Continued forming the new bridge deck; Began building the new roadway approach to the new bridge on the east end of the project.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning August 5, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
- Continue forming the bridge deck.
- Continue roadway approach work on the east end of the project.
- Begin building the new roadway approach on the west end of the project, in front of the Richmond Fire Department.
- Cleanup the I-89 northbound lane removing the temporary line striping and painting new line striping.
I-89 / US 2 in Richmond - Installation of form decking brackets
TRAFFIC IMPACTS BELOW:
- U.S. Route 2 Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. will have traffic control present with intermittent 1-lane of alternating travel.
- I-89 Traffic in the Town of Richmond, south of Exit 11:
- Northbound traffic to travel in the southbound passing lane between Mile Marker 75.45 to Mile Marker 76.79.
- Southbound passing lane closed to southbound traffic between Mile Marker 77.29 to Mile Marker 75.71.
- This lane configuration will be in effect for the next several weeks.
Northbound and southbound traffic entering the traffic control zone shall expect the zipper merge to be implemented. Please follow the direction of the traffic control signs and devices.
Motorists shall follow the posted speed limit within the construction zone; Speed enforement will be present, and fines will be doubled.
PROJECT UPDATE: Completed the steel erection.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning July 22, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
- Begin forming the bridge deck.
I-89 / US 2 in Richmond - Final steel girder installed on the new bridge
TRAFFIC IMPACTS BELOW:
- U.S. Route 2 Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. will have traffic control present with intermittent 1-lane of alternating travel.
- I-89 Traffic in the Town of Richmond, south of Exit 11:
- Northbound traffic to travel in the southbound passing lane between Mile Marker 75.45 to Mile Marker 76.79.
- Southbound passing lane closed to southbound traffic between Mile Marker 77.29 to Mile Marker 75.71.
- This lane configuration will be in effect for the next several weeks.
Northbound and southbound traffic entering the traffic control zone shall expect the zipper merge to be implemented. Please follow the direction of the traffic control signs and devices.
Motorists shall follow the posted speed limit within the construction zone; Speed enforement will be present, and fines will be doubled.
PROJECT UPDATE: Continued erection of steel beams #4 & #5; July 10 storm cleanup.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning July 15, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
- Continue with Phase II steel erection.
I-89 / US 2 in Richmond - Girders 4 & 5 installed on the east end of the bridge
TRAFFIC IMPACTS BELOW:
- U.S. Route 2 Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. will have traffic control present with intermittent 1-lane of alternating travel.
- I-89 Traffic in the Town of Richmond, south of Exit 11:
- Northbound traffic to travel in the southbound passing lane between Mile Marker 75.45 to Mile Marker 76.79.
- Southbound passing lane closed to southbound traffic between Mile Marker 77.29 to Mile Marker 75.71.
- This lane configuration will be in effect for the next several weeks.
Northbound and southbound traffic entering the traffic control zone shall expect the zipper merge to be implemented. Please follow the direction of the traffic control signs and devices.
Motorists shall follow the posted speed limit within the construction zone; Speed enforement will be present, and fines will be doubled.
PROJECT UPDATE: Continued to receive steel beams on the project site.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning July 8, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
- Continue Phase II steel erection.
I-89 / US 2 in Richmond - Steel girders awaiting to be installed
TRAFFIC IMPACTS BELOW:
- U.S. Route 2 Monday through Wednesday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. will have traffic control present with intermittent 1-lane of alternating travel.
- I-89 Traffic in the Town of Richmond, south of Exit 11:
- Northbound traffic to travel in the southbound passing lane between Mile Marker 75.45 to Mile Marker 76.79.
- Southbound passing lane closed to southbound traffic between Mile Marker 77.29 to Mile Marker 75.71.
- This new lane configuration will be in effect for the next several weeks.
Northbound and southbound traffic entering the traffic control zone shall expect the zipper merge to be implemented. Please follow the direction of the traffic control signs and devices.
Motorists shall follow the posted speed limit within the construction zone; Speed enforement will be present, and fines will be doubled.
PROJECT UPDATE: New traffic pattern was implemented; Built crane pads and mobilized cranes; Received steel beams to project site.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning July 1, 2024:
Monday through Wednesday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
- Begin Phase II - Steel erection.
I-89 / US 2 in Richmond - Installing crane pads within the I-89 Median
TRAFFIC IMPACTS BELOW:
- U.S. Route 2 Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. will have traffic control present with intermittent 1-lane of alternating travel.
- I-89 Traffic in the Town of Richmond, south of Exit 11:
- Northbound passing lane closed to northbound traffic between Mile Marker 75.45 to Mile Marker 76.79.
- Southbound passing lane closed to southbound traffic between Mile Marker 77.29 to Mile Marker 75.71.
- Beginning June 25, northbound traffic will be placed in the southbound passing lane between Mile Marker 75.45 to Mile Marker 76.79. This new lane configuration will be in effect for the next several weeks.
Northbound and southbound traffic entering the traffic control zone shall expect the zipper merge to be implemented. Please follow the direction of the traffic control signs and devices.
Motorists shall follow the posted speed limit within the construction zone; Speed enforement will be present, and fines will be doubled.
PROJECT UPDATE: Completed Phase I steel erection and bolt torquing; Set temporary barriers; Site clean-up for a new traffic switch;
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning June 24, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
- Mobilize cranes and build crane pads.
- Begin Phase II - Steel erection.
Southbound I-89 in Richmond striping for barrier placement for a new traffic change-over
TRAFFIC IMPACTS BELOW:
- U.S. Route 2 Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. will have traffic control present with intermittent 1-lane of alternating travel.
- I-89 Traffic in the Town of Richmond, south of Exit 11:
- Northbound passing lane closed to northbound traffic between Mile Marker 75.45 to Mile Marker 76.79.
- Southbound traffic is reduced to one lane from Mile Marker 77.29 to Mile Marker 75.71.
The above I-89 traffic pattern will be in effect for the next several weeks.
Northbound and southbound traffic entering the traffic control zone shall expect the zipper merge to be implemented. Please follow the direction of the traffic control signs and devices.
Motorists shall follow the posted speed limit within the construction zone; Speed enforement will be present, and fines will be doubled.
PROJECT UPDATE: Set the new southbound steel girders.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning June 17, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
- Continue steel erection for the new bridge.
- Clean-up the southbound barrel and prep the area for the future traffic switch-over.
- Demobilize cranes.
Steel girders being installed on the US Route 2 Bridge over I-89 in Richmond
TRAFFIC IMPACTS:
- U.S. Route 2 Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. will have traffic control present with intermittent 1-lane of alternating travel.
- I-89 Traffic:
- Northbound passing lane closed to northbound traffic between Mile Marker 75.45 to Mile Marker 76.79.
- Southbound traffic is reduced to one lane from Mile Marker 77.29 to Mile Marker 75.71.
The above I-89 traffic pattern will be in effect for the next several weeks.
Northbound and southbound traffic entering the traffic control zone shall expect the zipper merge to be implemented. Please follow the direction of the traffic control signs and devices.
PROJECT UPDATE: Mobilized five cranes to the project site; Received delivery of the new steel girders; Site cleanup.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning June 10, 2024:
Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
- Begin steel erection for the new bridge.
Installation of traffic barrier's to separate the NB/SB lanes on I-89, Richmond
TRAFFIC IMPACTS BELOW:
- U.S. Route 2 has no anticipated lane closures this week.
- I-89 Traffic:
- Monday, June 3rd and Tuesday, June 4th from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. southbound traffic will encounter a passing lane closure.
- Wednesday, June 5th southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane from Mile Marker 77.29 to Mile Marker 75.71; A new traffic pattern will be in effect 24/7.
- Wednesday, June 5th through Friday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. motorists will encounter intermittent rolling roadblocks to all for material being delivered onsite.
Northbound traffic entering the traffic control zone shall expect the zipper merge to be implemented. Please follow the direction of the traffic control signs and devices.
PROJECT UPDATE: Continued with crane assembly and crane pad construction within the I-89 median.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning June 3, 2024:
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:
- Continue the installation of traffic barrier to separate northbound and southbound traffic within the I-89 northbound and southbound barrels.
- Continue with crane assembly and crane pad construction.
- Materials to be delivered onsite within the I-89 median.
Installation of Jersey Barrier's for NB/SB lane delineation on I-89, Richmond
TRAFFIC IMPACTS BELOW:
- U.S. Route 2 Tuesday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Traffic control will be present allowing for intermittent 1-lane of alternating travel.
- I-89 Traffic:
- Tuesday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Southbound passing lane closure.
- Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Northbound travel lane will be closed from Mile Marker 75.45 to Mile Marker 76.79 and reopened once the work is completed.
- Tuesday, May 28, 2024, a complete closure of the northbound passing lane after the work has been completed in the travel lane. This closure will be in effect for several weeks.
NOTE: Tuesday's lane closures may be shifted a day or two if the weather doesn't allow for the installation of temporary line markings.
Northbound traffic entering the traffic control zone shall expect the zipper merge to be implemented. Please follow the direction of the traffic control signs and devices.
WEEKLY CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
PROJECT UPDATE: Worked on Abutment 2 roadway approach; Continued with crane pad construction near pier in the I-89 median.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning May 27, 2024:
Monday:
- No work due to the Memorial Day Holiday.
Tuesday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:
- Begin the installation of traffic barrier to separate northbound and southbound traffic within the I-89 northbound barrel.
- Work on slope construction on the eastern side of the project.
Drone footage of the project site taken by ECI
PROJECT UPDATE: Completed the pier construction; Completed the support wall; Paved the shoulder for the temporary traffic pattern.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning May 20, 2024:
Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m. to noon:
- Construction of the crane pads in preparation for steel erection
- Continue construction of bridge Abutment 2 and it's support wall on the east side of the project site.
I-89 Richmond additional shoulder added to utilize during the steel erection
PROJECT UPDATE: Completed the construction of the temporary crossovers on I-89 for the use during the construction of the superstructure; Set the blocking caps atop the support wall.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning May 13, 2024:
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:
- Concrete installation on the median pier in preparation of the superstructure erection.
- Continue construction of bridge Abutment 2 and it's support wall on the east side of the project site.
I-89 Richmond temporary crossover paved
PROJECT UPDATE: Continued construction of the temporary crossovers on I-89; Poured additional leveling pads and set blocking caps atop the support wall.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning May 6, 2024:
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:
- Continue installation of a temporary crossover on I-89 within the vacinity of the bridge project area.
- Build temporary crane pads in the median near the new pier for the future installation of the superstructure.
- Continue construction of bridge Abutment 2 and it's support wall on the east side of the project site.
I-89 Richmond temporary crossover prep for paving
PROJECT UPDATE: Continued construction of the temporary crossovers on I-89 to include fine grading, removal of rumble strips and pavement prep of the northern most temporary crossover; Poured the leveling pads for the support wall.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning April 29, 2024:
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:
- Continue installation of a temporary crossover on I-89 within the vacinity of the bridge project area.
- Continue construction of bridge Abutment 2 and it's support wall on the east side of the project site.
Abutment #2 support wall ready for concrete leveling pads
PROJECT UPDATE: Construction of the northern most temporary crossover on I-89; Completed backfilling the support wall.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning April 22, 2024:
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:
- Continue installation of a temporary crossover on I-89 within the vacinity of the bridge project area.
- Continue construction of bridge Abutment 2 and it's support wall on the east side of the project site.
Abutment #2 completed installing aggragate material to raise grade level
PROJECT UPDATE: Work resumed on Abutment 2.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning April 15, 2024:
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:
- Installation of a temporary crossover on I-89 within the vacinity of the bridge project area.
- Continue construction of bridge Abutment 2 and it's support wall on the east side of the project site.
Abutment #2 aggragate material installed to raise grade level
PROJECT UPDATE: Contractor has remobilized to the project; Installed construction approach signage; Began installing and upgrading erosion control measures.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning April 8, 2024:
Monday:
- No work due to the anticipated influx of motorists in Vermont for the Solor Eclipse.
Tuesday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:
- Continue construction of bridge abutment 2 and it's support wall on the east side of the project site.
Abutment #2 facing east
PROJECT UPDATE: Work resumes for the 2024 construction season.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning April 1, 2024:
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:
- Installation of temporary construction signs on U.S. Route 2 between Bridge Street to Locus Knoll Road.
- Installation of temporary construction sign on Interstate 89 (north and south bound) between Exit 12 (MM 78.6) to Bolton Flats (MM 74.0).
- Work resumes on Abut 2 on the east side of the project site.
- Project clean-up from the winter shut-down period.
Work to resume on Abutment #2
This week ending 12/15/23: Completed work on the support of excavation wall for Abutment #2 for the 2023 season; Removed forms from Abutment #2 backwall; Backfilled behind Abutment #2 backwall; General clean up work throughout the project.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning December 18, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Remove all signs, messge boards and barrels on Interstate 89
- Project clean up.
- Project shut-down for the 2023 construction season. There will not be any traffic impacts after Friday, December 22, 2023 until work resumes.
WORK AND WEEKLY UPDATES WILL RESUME IN THE SPRING 2024!
HAVE A SAFE WINTER!
Bridge #29 Piers in alignment
This week ending 12/8/23: Continued support of excavation wall for Abutment #2; Removed construction signs and barrels from I-89 southbound lanes; General clean up work throughout the project.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning December 11, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Complete support of excavation wall for Abutment #2 for the 2023 season.
- Remove forms from Abutment #2 backwall.
- Backfill behind Abutment #2 backwall.
- Project clean up.
Work continues on Abutment #2 support of excavation wall
This week ending 11/30/23: Continued support of excavation wall for Abutment #2; Continued forming and tieing rebar and placed concrete for Abutment #2 backwall; Installed utility duct bank on the east side of the bridge.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning December 4, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Continue support of excavation wall for Abutment #2.
- Remove construction signs and barrels from the southbound lanes on I-89.
- Project clean up.
Abutment #2 support of excavation wall
This week ending 11/22/23: Removed forms from Abutment #2 Stem Wall/Bridge Seat; Continued support of excavation wall for Abutment #2; Began forming and tieing rebar for Abutment #2 backwall.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning November 27, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Continue support of excavation wall for Abutment #2.
- Continue forming and tieing rebar for Abutment #2 Backwall.
- Placement of concrete for Abutment #2 Backwall.
- Install utility duct bank on east side of bridge.
Abutment #2 support of excavation wall
This week ending 11/17/23: Placed concrete for Abutment #2 Stem Wall/Bridge Seat; Backfilled around Abutment #1; Project cleanup on the west side of the project; Cleaned up median; Applied sealer to Aboutment #1 and Pier.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning November 20, 2023:
Monday through Wednesday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Remove forms from Abutment #2 Stem Wall / Bridge Seats.
- Continue support of excavation wall for Abutment #2.
- Begin forming and tieing rebar for Abutment #2 Backwall.
Thursday and Friday:
- No work due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
I-89 Median Pier Cap
This week ending 11/10/23: Continued support of excavation wall for Abutment #2; Formed and tied rebar for placement of concrete at Abutment #2 Stem Wall; Stripped forms off Pier Cap; Cleaned up median and removed crane from site.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning November 13, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Place concrete for Abutment #2 Stem Wall / Bridge Seats.
- Continue support of excavation wall for Abutment #2.
- Begin forming and tieing rebar for Abutment #2 Backwall.
- Project cleanup on the west end of the project.
Abutment #2 concrete placed
This week ending 11/02/23: Continued support of excavation wall for Abutment #2; Formed and tied rebar for placement of concrete at Abutment #2 footing; Stripped forms off Abutment #1 backwall.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning November 6, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Form and tie rebar and place concrete for Abutment #2 bridge seats.
- Continue support of excavation wall for Abutment #2.
- Strip forms off the median pier cap.
- Median clean up work.
Abutment #2 backfilled and awaiting placement of concrete
This week ending 10/27/23: Placed concrete for the I-89 median pier cap; Continued support of excavation wall for Abutment #2; Installed utility conduits on the west side of the project.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning October 30, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Form rebar and place concrete for Abutment #2 footing.
- Continue support of excavation wall for Abutment #2.
- Strip forms off Abutment #1 backwall.
- Median clean up work.
Installed steel piling on Abutment #2
This week ending 10/20/23: Placed reinforcing steel on I-89 median pier cap; Continued support of excavation wall for Abutment #2; Installed drainage pipes on the west end of the project; Formed and placed concrete for Abutment #1 backwall.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning October 23, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Place concrete for the I-89 pier cap in median.
- Backfill around Abutment #1.
- Continue support of excavation wall for Abutment #2.
- Continue installing drainage pipes on the west end of the project.
- Fine grade and pave base on new U.S. Route 2 roadway on the west side of the bridge
Installed steel piling and some backfilling at Abutment #2
This week ending 10/13/23: Began forming the I-89 median pier cap; Continued installing fill on the west end of the project; Installed drainage pipes on the west end of the project.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning October 16, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Place reinforcing steel and concrete for the I-89 pier cap in median.
- Form and place concrete for Abutment #1 backwall.
- Continue support of excavation wall for Abutment #2.
- Continue installing drainage pipes on the west end of the project.
Installing steel piling for Abutment #2
This week ending 10/06/23: Removed support of excavation forms and backfilled around the median pier; Continued forming and tying rebar for the backwall on Abutment #1; Continued construction for the support of excavation wall for Abutment #2; Continued installing fill on the west end of the project.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning October 9, 2023:
Monday:
- No work due to the Columbus / Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday
Tuesday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Begin forming pier cap in median.
- Continue support of excavation wall for Abutment #2.
- Install drainage pipes on the west end of the project.
Support of excavation form removed from the I-89 median bridge pier
This week ending 9/29/23: Began construction for the support of excavation wall for Abutment #2; Began forming and tying rebar for abutment #1 backwall; Continued installing fill in front of the Richmond Fire Station.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning October 2, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Continue forming and tying rebar for the backwall of Abutment #2 with placement of concrete to take place on Thursday.
- Continue support of excavation wall for Abutment #2.
- Continue installing fill in front of the Richmond Fire Station to build up the ground.
- Remove the support of excavation around the I-89 median pier and backfill.
I-89 median bridge pier concrete placed and curing
This week ending 9/22/23: Placed concrete for the pier wall; Continued support of excavation on the east side of the bridge for abutment #2; Continued installing fill in front of the Richmond Fire Station.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning September 21, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Begin forming and tying rebar for the backwall of Abutment #2.
- Continue support of excavation on the east side of the bridge for abutment #2 work.
- Continue installing fill in front of the Richmond Fire Station to build up the ground.
Placement of concrete for the I-89 median bridge pier
This week ending 9/15/23: Continued forming the pier wall; Continued support of excavation on the east side of the bridge for abutment #2; Continued installing fill in front of the Richmond Fire Station.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning September 18, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Placement of concrete for the pier wall.
- Continue support of excavation on the east side of the bridge for abutment #2 work.
- Continue installing fill in front of the Richmond Fire Station to build up the ground.
Abutment #1 Footing
This week ending 9/08/23: Placed concrete for pier footing; Installed new drainage pipes on the west end of the project; Installed fill on west end of project in front of the Richmond Fire Station; Began support of excavation on the east side of the bridge for abutment #2; Closed the right shoulder on the northbound side of I-89.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning September 11, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Continue forming pier wall.
- Continue support of excavation on the east side of the bridge for abutment #2 work.
- Continue installing fill in front of the Richmond Fire Station to build up the ground.
Placing concrete in the I-89 median bridge pier
This week ending 9/01/23: Tied rebar for new bridge pier in I-89 median and set pier rebar cage into place; Installed new drainage pipes on the west end of the project.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning September 5, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Placement of concrete for the I-89 pier footing.
- Begin forming pier wall.
- Continue installation of new drainage on the west end of the project.
- Begin support of excavation on the east side of the bridge for abutment #2 work.
- Install fill in front of the Richmond Fire Station to build up the ground.
Pier rebar cage formed and installed in the I-89 median in anticipation of concrete placement
This week ending 8/25/23: Installed rebar for new bridge pier in I-89 median; Continued tying rebar and forms for Abutment #1 wingwalls with concrete to be placed tomorrow, August 25, 2023; Began excavation work for new drainage on the west end of the project.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning Monday, August 28, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Continue rebar placement in the I-89 median for a new bridge pier.
- Placement of concrete for the I-89 pier footing.
- Continue installation of new drainage on the west end of the project.
Work to begin the installation of new drainage on the west end of the project
This week ending 8/18/23: Built rebar support frame for new bridge pier in I-89 median; Paved the temporary widening on the west side of the bridge on US Route 2; :Line striping widening today and will shift all traffic over; Continued tying rebar and forms for Abutment #1 wingwalls.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning Monday, August 21, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Rebar placement in the I-89 median for a new bridge pier.
- Continue form work and placement of concrete for bridge Abutment #1 wingwalls.
- Installation of drainage pipe on the east end of the project.
Temporary widening complete on US2 eastbound
This week ending 8/11/23: Continued support of excavation within the median on I-89 for new bridge pier; Work continued on temporary widening on the west side of the bridge on US Route 2; Completed tying rebar and placed concrete for Abutment #1 footing.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning Monday, August 14, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Begin building form for rebar placement on the I-89 median for a new bridge pier.
- Continue work for bridge Abutment #1 wingwalls.
- Pave and stripe the temporary widened area on the east side of U.S. Route 2 to shift traffic onto.
Forms and rebar installed for concrete placement of Abutment #1 footing
This week: Began building support of excavation within the median on I-89; Work continued on temporary widening on the west side of the bridge on US Route 2; Began forming and tying rebar for Abutment #1 footing.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning Monday, August 5, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Continue support of excavation work within the I-89 median for a new bridge pier.
- Continue work for bridge Abutment #1 to include placement of the concrete footing
- Move guardrail back on the west side of US Route 2 and prep for paving the temporary widened area.
"Driving Pile" within the I-89 Median in Richmond in preparation of a bridge pier installation
This week: Work continued on temporary widening on the west side of the bridge on US Route 2; Retaining wall has been backfilled; Began installation of crane pad in the I-89 median.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning Monday, July 31, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Begin excavation work within the I-89 median for a new bridge pier.
- Continue work for bridge Abutment #1
I-89 Median work prepping for a crane pad
This week: Work continued on temporary widening on the west side of the bridge on US Route 2; Utility conduits were placed on the east side of the bridge; Forms were stripped from the retaining wall.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning Monday, July 24, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Begin crane pad construction within the I-89 median.
- Backfill around retaining wall
- Begin work for Abutment #1
Removing form liner from the newly installed retaining wall
This week: Work continued on temporary widening on the west side of the bridge on US Route 2; Utility conduits were placed on the east side of the bridge; Forms were stripped from the retaining wall.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning Monday, July 24, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Begin crane pad construction within the I-89 median.
- Backfill around retaining wall
- Begin work for Abutment #1
I-89 northbound milling operations
This week: Lost two days of work due to the rain and flooding elsewhere. Placed concrete for retaining wall along I-89; Continued to install steel sheeting for temporary widening of U.S. Route 2 west of the bridge.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning Monday, July 17, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Culvert installation on the east side of the existing bridge.
- Continue installing steel sheeting for stabilization at the temporary widening on U.S. Route 2 west of the bridge.
- Installation of traffic signage on I-89 northbound along with possible Crane Pad construction within the median.
- Removal of retaining wall forms
This week: Began work for the temporary widening of US Route 2 west of the bridge; Began drainage work on the west side of the bridge; Work continued on the I-89 retaining wall.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning Monday, July 10, 2023:
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Complete drainage work east of the bridge.
- Continue excavation work for the temporary widening on US Route 2 west of the bridge.
- Allowing time for the concrete poured on the retaining wall to cure.
"Driving sheets" for ground stabilization for temporary widening of U.S. Route 2
This week: Work continued on the I-89 retaining wall along with drainage work east of the bridge.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning Monday, July 3, 2023:
Monday and Tuesday:
- No work due to the Independence Day holiday.
Wednesday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Continue work on the retaining wall along the I-89 southbound shoulder.
- Continue drainage work east of the bridge.
- Begin excavation work for the temporary widening on US Route 2 west of the bridge.
Installation of form liner on the I-89 retaining wall for a stone look finish
PROJECT UPDATE: Formed and tied rebar to the I-89 retaining wall footing in preparation for concrete tomorrow. Worked on driveways east of the project with paving of a partial driveway tomorrow.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning Monday, June 26, 2023:
Monday through Friday - 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Forming and tieing rebar on the wall section for the I-89 retaining wall.
- Continue work on driveways and installing drainage on the east end of the project.
- Begin building crane pad for pier work in the I-89 median.
Forming and installation of rebar for I-89 retaining wall footing
PROJECT UPDATE: The installation of the support of excavation for the retaining wall continued. Traffic control approach signs were installed on I-89 for the shoulder work near the bridge.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning Monday, June 19, 2023:
Monday through Friday - 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Concrete pouring of the footings for the retaining wall adjacent to I-89 southbound shoulder (behind the guardrail).
- Drainage upgrades east of the existing bridge to be installed.
Support of excavation work for retaining wall to support US Route 2
PROJECT UPDATE: 4500 cubic yards of material was installed in the new roadway build-up area west of the existing bridge near the Richmond Fire Station. Installation of the support of excavation for the retaining wall began along with erosion control measures.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning Monday, June 12, 2023:
Monday through Friday - 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Continue working on support of excavation for retaining wall
- Continue work with new roadway build-up
New roadway site build-up
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning Monday, June 5, 2023:
Monday through Friday - 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Complete the installation of construction signage
- Installation of erosion control measures
- Work to begin on a retaining wall for support of excavation
Site clearing for the start of erosion control measures
If you would like to learn more about this project you may attend the Richmond Selectboard meeting being held at the Richmond Town Hall on Monday, May 15, 2023. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. VTrans will begin their project presentation at 8:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend, you may also join using the links below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82595761731?pwd=SFh5UGxIb3IyWlB1SXg4MnFuWGEwQ…
By telephone: 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 825 9576 1731 Passcode: 485921