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
- U.S. Route 2 - Traffic control will be present allowing for intermittent 1-lane of alternating travel.
- I-89 motorists will encounter a lane closure for both northbound and southbound passing lanes from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WEEKLY CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
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