AOT Road Construction Report
Week of 4/22/24
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 - Permanent, single lane closures have been established on I-91 Southbound near Exit 16 while crews work on repairs for multiple bridges. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph is in place through the work zones.
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 will be in effect beginning Wednesday, 4/24. All southbound traffic will have to 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, 4/22, through Friday, 4/26, from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
I-89 Royalton - Starting on Monday, 4/22, there will be high-speed lane closures 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 from Hartland to Springfield where a daily single lane closure is planned starting at the north end of the project on Wednesday, 4/24. 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 scheduled for Wednesday, 4/24, at 7:00 a.m. and will remain 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.
I-91 Westminster-Springfield - Work continues on the I-91 Northbound resurfacing project. Motorists can expect a single lane closure near Exit 7 along I-91 Northbound from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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.
Berlin - Work continues on the Bridge #3 Replacement Project on U.S. Route 302. Motorists can expect alternating one-way traffic with flaggers in place to assist motorists from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., as crews work on the cast-in-place concrete curb and sidewalk, and landscaping. Speeds through this area have been reduced to 30 mph.
Brattleboro-Hinsdale - One-way alternating traffic patterns with flaggers will be in place adjacent to the construction site on VT 142 (approximately 1,000 feet south of the intersection with VT 119) on Monday and Tuesday. Steel delivery for the new bridge across the Connecticut River is planned for Wednesday, 4/24, which will require the northbound shoulder to be closed and 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, 4/22, through Friday, 4/26, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Motorists can expect moderate delays and three traffic control packages with alternating one-way traffic on VT 15 in Johnson.
Coventry - Motorists should expect alternating one-way lane closures throughout project limits on VT 14 over Stony Brook in Coventry from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fairfax - St. Albans - Preparations for paving VT 104 are under way. Motorists can expect delays and alternating one-way traffic during daytime hours. Resurfacing will begin Monday, 4/22.
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.
Marshfield-Danville - Motorists can expect delays and alternating one-way traffic on U.S. Route 2 from Folsom Hill Road to its intersection with VT 232 in Marshfield from the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Montpelier - A resurfacing project is underway along U.S. Route 2 and U.S. Route 302. There is the potential for alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers on U.S. 2 from the Middlesex/Montpelier town line to the intersection with Bailey Avenue and State Street on Friday, 4/26, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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. Milling operations will continue in Berlin working north. 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 moderate traffic delays from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, within the U.S. 2 and Bridge St/Jericho Rd intersection. Also alternating single lane travel on U.S. 2 between Kenyon Road and I-89 southbound Exit 11 on-ramp.
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.
Worcester - A bridge replacement project is underway on VT 12 over the north branch of the Winooski River. The speed limit throughout the work zone has been reduced from 50 mph to 40 mph. Motorists should expect occasional flaggers on the roadway to assist with the delivery of equipment and materials.
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