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A milling machine grinds pavement along Interstate 91 between Barton and Derby, VT.

AOT Road Construction Report

Week of 4/29/24

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 paving project is starting up on I-91 in both directions from Exit 27 in Derby to the Canadian border. Single lane closures for marking the centerline for milling in both directions between Exits 27 and 29 are planned to begin late this week.

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-89 Richmond - Motorists will encounter a single lane closure for both I-89 Northbound and Southbound passing lanes Monday, 4/29, through Friday, 5/3, from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

I-89 Royalton - High-speed lane closures will be in effect on both I-89 Northbound and Southbound through the bridges near Exit 3 during the week. Closures will be removed on the weekends. The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph in the work zone.

I-91 Springfield-Hartland - A paving project is starting on I-91 Southbound where a daily, single lane closure is planned to begin between Exits 8 and 9 and progress south over the course of the week. A speed limit 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 from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with lane closures expected near the repair sites. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when driving through this area.

Brattleboro-Hinsdale - The northbound shoulder adjacent to the new bridge construction site on VT 142 (approximately 1,000 feet south of the intersection with VT 119) will be closed and motorists should watch for vehicles entering and exiting the work zone. Steel delivery is planned for Monday, 4/29, and Wednesday, 5/1 which will require a brief stop of all traffic on VT 142 while the steel is lifted and set in place.

Cambridge-Johnson - A resurfacing project is underway along VT 15 in Cambridge and Johnson. Monday, 4/29 through Friday, 5/3, 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, 4/29 through Friday, 5/3, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., motorists can expect lane shifts and intermittent stoppages along U.S. Route 7 between the Shell Gas Station and its intersection with Wiley Road to facilitate independent utility work ahead of the start of construction for the Colchester Exit 17 project.

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 will continue on VT Route 104 between Fairfax and St. Albans. Motorists can expect delays and alternating one-way traffic during daytime hours.

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.

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.

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 vehicle from Pleasant Street along Elm Street, Main Street, to Pleasant Street Extension.

Marshfield-Danville - Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., motorists can expect delays and alternating one-way traffic on U.S. Route 2 from English Cemetery Road to the intersection with VT 232 in Marshfield Village.

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. 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 resurfacing project will begin next week on U.S. Route 7, U.S. Route 4, and U.S. Business Route 4 within the City of Rutland limits. Monday, 4/29 through Friday, 5/3, between 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., motorists may encounter a uniformed traffic officer assisting with traffic control as signs are installed throughout the project area.
  • 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. Starting Monday, 4/29 through Friday, 5/3. From 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motorists can expect moderate delays with alternating one-way traffic.

Worcester - Late this week, traffic on VT 12 over the North Branch of the Winooski River will be rerouted over the newly constructed temporary bridge. Once traffic is switched over to the temporary bridge, alternating one-way traffic will be maintained by traffic signals. The speed limit throughout the work zone and over the temporary bridge has been reduced to 25 mph.

 

 

 

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