Week of May 29, 2023
This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts on state highways throughout Vermont. Crews will be off Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.
Interstates
I-89 White River Junction – Our partners at NHDOT are working on a multi-year bridge replacement project on I-89 over the Connecticut River. Motorists should expect daily lane closures and speed reductions over the northbound and southbound bridges.
I-89 Colchester – Motorists should expect to encounter rolling roadblocks on I-89 between Exits 14 and 17 on weekdays between 6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. to facilitate blasting operations for the Exit 16 Diverging Diamond Interchange project.
I-91 Barton-Derby – Daily, single-lane closures are scheduled for I-91 in both directions near Exit 26 in Barton. Milled pavement surfaces will be encountered toward the end of the week on I-91 northbound and motorists should use caution. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph through the work zone will be in place.
I-91 Bradford – Permanent, single lane closures have been implemented on I-91 in both directions near Exit 16 for preventative maintenance repairs to bridges. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph is in effect.
I-91 Fairlee-St. Johnsbury – Preventative maintenance repairs to bridges require multiple permanent work zones along I-91 in both directions near Exit 17 in Newbury and in the southbound lanes near Exit 20 in St. Johnsbury. The St. Johnsbury Exit 20 southbound on-ramp has been closed and a signed detour is in place.
The temporary crossover for northbound traffic has been implemented at Exit 15 in Fairlee for a full deck replacement on the northbound bridge over Lake Morey Road. Lane width and speed limit reductions are currently in effect for all work zones.
I-91 Lyndon-Barton – Travelers can expect grooved pavement, uneven lanes, and daily lane closures in both travel directions in the vicinity of active construction between Exits 23 and 25 from Tuesday to Friday during daytime construction hours (6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.). Speed is reduced to 55 mph in the work zone.
I-91 Westminster – A bridge deck replacement project over VT 121 is underway. I-91 northbound and southbound have been reduced to one lane of travel across the bridges, and an alternating one-way traffic pattern regulated with temporary signals is in effect on VT 121 underneath the bridges. A speed reduction to 55 mph is in place within the project area on I-91. Fines are doubled for speeding within the construction zone.
Around the State
Alburgh – A deck replacement project is underway on the Mother's Bridge on U.S. 2 over Lake Champlain between North Hero and Alburgh. A lane closure is in effect regulated by temporary signals and will be in place throughout the summer and fall. In addition to signals, vehicular traffic through the bridge site should expect periods of stopped traffic throughout the week. A width restriction (12-foot travel lane) is in place. Expect delays.
Barre City – A roadway improvement project is underway at the intersection of VT 14/Maple Avenue and Merchant Street. Motorists can expect short to moderate delays on VT 14/Maple Avenue with a single lane closure with alternating one-way traffic. Flaggers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone.
Bennington-Pownal – Along VT-279, work will include repairs to guardrails, removal of curb and built-up sand along shoulders, paving in new curb areas, and milling. There will be uneven lanes and motorists should use caution when traveling on this surface. A lane striping crew will work in the later hours of each day to place temporary paint lines. The on-going shoulder work on US-7 between the Bennington village and the Massachusetts-Vermont border will continue. A lane closure with alternating traffic will be in effect.
Berlin – A bridge replacement project continues on U.S. 302. Motorists should expect possible intermittent single lane closures with flaggers present to assist motorists through the work zone.
Bethel-Stockbridge – Motorists can expect one-way alternating traffic on VT 107 for a paving project between the railroad underpass in the Village of Bethel to the junction of VT 107 and VT 100 in Stockbridge.
Brattleboro-Hinsdale – A 90-day closure of VT 142 from the intersection of Royal Road north to 28 Vernon Street is scheduled to go into effect Tuesday, 05/30 at 7:00 a.m. for a bridge project. Traffic will be detoured from VT 142 up Cotton Mill Hill Road where separate signed detours are in place for cars and trucks. A turnaround has been constructed on VT 142 to facilitate the turn onto Cotton Mill Hill Road and motorists should watch for turning vehicles and reduce speed in this area.
Brattleboro-Newfane – A 10-mile roadway reclaim project is underway along VT 30 from Cedar Street in Brattleboro to Newfane. Multiple operations are underway with alternating one-way traffic in effect at several locations along the project. Please anticipate multiple stoppages. Varying surface conditions require motorists to slow down and exercise caution. Delays will occur. A speed reduction to 40 mph is in effect.
Burlington – A roadway project continues along U.S. 7 (Shelburne Road, Shelburne Street, South Willard Street) to the intersection with U.S. 2, and Alt. U.S. 7 (North/South Winooski Ave, St. Paul Street) to the intersection with Riverside Avenue. Nighttime work hours are 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Tuesday through Friday this week. Expect delays in the vicinity of active operations. Parking restrictions will be in effect at various times. Please observe all posted parking restrictions.
Burlington, Shelburne Street Roundabout – Construction continues on the Shelburne Street Roundabout located at the intersection of U.S. 7 (Shelburne Street, South Willard Street), Alt. U.S. 7 (Shelburne Street), Locust Street, and Ledge Road. Starting Tuesday, 05/30, at 6:00 a.m., motorists should expect intermittent traffic impacts including lane and shoulder closures throughout the project area. There is the potential for nightwork between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. throughout the week.
Charlotte-So. Burlington – A roadway resurfacing project continues along U.S. 7. Nighttime work hours are 7:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m., Tuesday through Friday this week. Flagged, alternating traffic will be required in the vicinity of active operations. Delays may occur, particularly in the evening hours.
Colchester – Construction continues on the Exit 16 Diverging Diamond Interchange located along U.S 2/7. Travelers should expect single-lane closures along U.S. 2/7 between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. There will be intermittent stoppages along U.S. 2/7 between 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. to facilitate blasting. Wait times for blasting should not exceed 10 minutes.
During nighttime hours, motorists should expect lane closures between 7:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. along U.S. 2/7. At least one travel lane will remain open in each direction.
Essex – A resurfacing project resumes on VT 289. Two-way traffic will be maintained with lane shifts Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. as crews mill existing pavement on the east end of project. Minor delays anticipated.
Essex Junction – Work on the second phase of the Crescent Connector project is underway. Motorists should expect flagged traffic and delays on VT 2A (Park Street) near the Five Corners. Sidewalk access and parking will be restricted on the east side of the street between the two rail crossings on VT 2A (Park Street).
Hartford – A bridge replacement project is underway in Hartford. Motorists can expect one-way alternating traffic on VT 14 and minimal traffic impacts along the VA Cutoff Road and the south side of the bridge by Mill Road and Old River Road. Motorists should be vigilant and watch for trucks entering/exiting the project area.
Killington – A bridge replacement project is underway on U.S. 4 just east of the Skyeship Gondola. The U.S. 4 Bridge #33 over the Ottauquechee River remains closed and traffic continues to use the temporary bridge located just upstream of the existing bridge. Mission Farm Road remains closed at its eastern intersection with U.S. 4. Motorists should expect intermittent short stoppages along U.S. 4 near the bridge to allow for construction vehicles entering and exiting the work area.
A culvert replacement project is also underway on U.S. 4 at Spring Hill Road just east of West Hill Road. Travelers should expect intermittent shoulder closures throughout the project area.
Marshfield-Danville – Motorists can expect daily lane closures with alternating one-way traffic on U.S. 2 between Plainfield and Marshfield for a resurfacing project. Flaggers and Uniformed Traffic Officers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone. Motorists are advised to follow the posted speed limit and travel with caution as the roadway is scarified.
Montpelier – A resurfacing project is underway along U.S. Route 2 and U.S Route 302. Tuesday, May 30 through Saturday, June 3, motorists can expect lane closures and alternating one-way traffic from Bailey Avenue to the start of the project limits at the Middlesex-Montpelier town line and at the Memorial Drive and Bailey Avenue intersection. Flaggers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone.
New Haven – Work continues on an intersection improvement project along VT 17 at its junction with East Street and Sawyer Road. Alternating one-way traffic will be in place on VT 17 during daytime construction hours with flaggers present as crews work on the diversion road and drainage items.
Plymouth – A bridge deck replacement project is underway along VT 100 1.5 miles south of the intersection of VT 100 and VT 100A. A speed limit reduction to 40 mph is in effect with an alternating one-way traffic pattern regulated by temporary signals. Motorists can expect minor delays through the work zone.
Poultney – A bridge replacement project is ongoing at the intersection of Thrall Road and River Street. A yield to one-way alternating traffic configuration is in place on River Street to facilitate construction. Local traffic should watch for trucks entering and exiting the work zones at both abutments.
Richford – A bridge replacement project continues along VT 105 approximately one mile south of the intersection of Main Street and River Street. Motorists are now traveling over the new bridge and can expect moderate delays and traffic control present Tuesday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Richmond-Bolton – Motorists will encounter areas of one-way alternating traffic along U.S. 2 from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Motorists can expect moderate interruptions and travel on some areas of gravel surface between Snipe Ireland Road and Lemroy Court.
Royalton – Construction efforts for the VT 14 railroad bridge replacement and roadway realignment continue. Traffic is currently reduced to one lane with the use of temporary traffic signals. Flaggers may be used during the day with the signals turned off to run alternating one-way traffic for construction operations. There will be truck and equipment traffic turning in and out of the construction work area. Please be aware of the 12’-1” overpass clearance and follow signage.
Thetford – NHDOT is leading a rehabilitation of the East Thetford-Lyme Bridge along VT 113. The bridge is closed for construction. Two signed detour routes are in place along I-91 connecting Fairlee, VT and Orford, NH in the north, and Norwich, VT and Hanover, NH in the south.
Wardsboro – A series of culvert replacements continues along VT 100. Motorists will encounter temporary one-way alternating traffic during the weekday along the route.
Waterbury – Work on the Downtown Main Street project continues. Travelers may encounter periods of alternating one-way traffic on U.S. 2 (Main Street) as crews potentially work on removing existing utility poles.
Williston – Expect a long-term lane shift on U.S. 2 between Gregory Drive, South Burlington and Adams Drive, Williston. There will be one-way alternating traffic on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. controlled by flaggers.
Williston Park and Ride – Construction of a new park and ride facility along VT 2A continues. One-way alternating traffic will be required in this area. Please use caution when traveling through the project area and anticipate delays.
Wilmington-Brattleboro – A resurfacing project is underway on VT 9. Motorists can expect alternating one-way traffic along VT 9 throughout the project limits. Flaggers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone.
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