Demolition of old U.S. 2 Richmond bridge
AOT Road Construction Report – Week of 11/11/24
This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will affect traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.
THIS IS THE FINAL REPORT OF THIS CONSTRUCTION SEASON.
Interstates:
I-89 Milton-St. Albans Town – Tuesday through Friday minimal daytime traffic impacts. 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 – South of Exit 11, northbound and southbound traffic continues to be reduced to one lane with southbound utilizing the crossover into the northbound passing lane.
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 speed limit has been reduced to 30 mph with a 14’ height restriction under the bridges on VT 107.
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 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Expect delays during rolling roadblocks.
I-91 Westminster – A bridge deck replacement project is underway on I-91 over VT 121. The northbound and southbound bridges will be reduced to one lane of travel. A speed reduction to 55 mph is in place. 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.
Brattleboro-Hinsdale – One-way alternating traffic controlled by flaggers will be present on VT 142 near the construction site entrance to the new bridge and at the entrance to 28 Vernon Street while the driveway is paved. Motorists should be aware that uniformed traffic officers and vehicles with flashing lights will be on all approach routes to the bridge protecting sign installers.
Cambridge-Johnson – A resurfacing project is underway on VT 15. Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., motorists can expect moderate delays and multiple traffic control packages facilitating alternating one-way traffic on VT 15 from VT 100C in Johnson to the VT 15/VT 108 roundabout in Cambridge.
Colchester – Improvements are underway at the I-89 Exit 17 interchange and the U.S. 2 and U.S. 7 intersection. Tuesday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., I-89 North will be intermittently reduced to a single lane near Exit 17. The I-89 northbound off-ramp slip lane will remain closed 24/7, with access to U.S. 2 maintained at the signalized intersection. 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 intermittent lane closures with alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Delays on U.S. 7 and U.S. 2 are expected.
Grafton – A bridge replacement project is underway for Bridge 20 on VT 121 over the Saxtons River. The new bridge on VT 121 is now open to traffic, including overweight vehicles. VT 121 is reduced to a single lane within the project limits, with alternating one-way traffic controlled by temporary signals operating 24/7.
Hartford Bridge #7 – Monday through Friday, motorists should expect minor delays periodically on Mill Road. Flaggers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone.
Marshfield-Danville – Motorists can expect lane closures with alternating one-way traffic patterns and minor delays on U.S. 2 from the intersection with VT 232 in Marshfield and continuing east to the intersection with VT 15 in West Danville. Flaggers and Uniform Traffic Officers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone.
Pittsford – Motorists are traveling over the temporary bridge. Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., traffic control will be present to allow for one-way alternating travel on U.S. 7.
Quechee Gorge Bridge – The eastbound travel lane will be closed through spring 2025. A 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 Tuesday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with intermittent one lane of travel near the Bridge #29 construction.
Rutland – A Class I highway resurfacing project will require single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on U.S. BUS 4 between Ripley Road and U.S. 7. Motorists can expect limited pavement markings on U.S. BUS 4.
Searsburg – The shoulder of VT 9 at Bridge No. 20, located approximately 1.2 miles west of the intersection at VT 8, is closed and a speed reduction is in place for paving and cleanup operations on the temporary roadway. Flaggers are present from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Williston – For the culvert replacement under VT 2A 90’ north of the old State Police barracks Monday night through Friday morning, one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction from 7:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. At 10 p.m. lanes may be restricted to alternate one-way traffic until 6 a.m. Traffic control will be present.
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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