AOT Road Construction Report - Week of 7/29/24
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.
Interstates:
I-89 Milton-St. Albans – Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., traffic will be reduced to one lane southbound between Exit 18 in Georgia and the Lamoille River Bridge in Milton (MM 102). 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 – Work continues on I-89 in Richmond south of Exit 11. Northbound traffic will be traveling in the southbound passing lane just south of Exit 11 (MM 75.45 to MM 76.79). The southbound passing lane is closed to southbound traffic just south of Exit 11 (MM 77.29 to MM 75.71). The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph in the work zone. Speed enforcement will be present, and fines will be doubled.
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 Southbound and then back to I-89 Northbound north of the bridges. Traffic using the I-89 Northbound Exit 3 off ramp will use the ramp crossover north of the bridges to the newly constructed I-89 Northbound 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 is reduced to 30 mph with a 14-foot height restriction under the bridges on VT 107.
I-91 Bradford – Maintenance repairs of bridges continue just north of Exit 16 on I-91 Southbound where a permanent lane closure remains in place. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph is active through the work zone.
I-91 Derby – A paving project continues on I-91 Northbound where daytime single-lane closures will be in effect south of Exit 27 and progress north throughout the week. Overnight closures of the Exit 27 and 28 on and off ramps are planned from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in the following phases: Exit 28 Southbound will be closed from Sunday night to Monday morning. Exit 28 Northbound will be closed from Monday night to Tuesday morning. Exit 27 Northbound will be closed from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning. Signed detours will be in place.
I-91 Fairlee – A full closure of I-91 Southbound between Exits 16 and 15 will be in effect for the remainder of the summer. 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 Northbound will be in effect Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Expect delays.
I-91 Springfield-Hartland – Multiple single-lane closures will be in effect on I-91 Southbound from north of Exit 9 to just south of Exit 7. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph is in effect through the work zones. The on and off ramps at Exits 7, 8, and 9 are scheduled to be paved but will remain open with shifting traffic patterns and reduced speeds. Motorcycles should continue to use caution on grooved and uneven surfaces.
I-91 Westminster – A bridge deck replacement project is underway on I-91 over VT 121. A crossover is in effect with a speed reduction to 55 mph. Fines are doubled for speeding within the construction zone. VT 121 at the I-91 overpass will be closed to all traffic beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 29. The roadway is expected to remain closed until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31. The detour route is U.S. 5, the I-91 Access Road, and Back Westminster Road. Once the roadway has been reopened, one-lane alternating traffic regulated by temporary signals will be in effect through Friday.
State Highways:
Bennington – Crews are installing utility poles near VT 9 over the Walloomsac River. Drivers should expect shoulder closures and flaggers on site through Friday.
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.
Berlin – Nighttime single-lane closures will be in place Sunday night through Friday morning from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Berlin State Highway from the on/off ramps with VT 62 to the intersection with U.S. 302. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction at all times. Motorcycles should use caution on milled and uneven surfaces.
Berlin-Barre – Nighttime lane closures will be in effect Sunday night through Friday morning from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on VT 62 from the I-89 Exit 7 interchange to the intersection with Airport Road and in the vicinity of the Berlin Street intersection. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction at all times. Motorists should be aware of grooved and uneven surfaces as well as temporary pavement markings.
Berlin-Barre Town – A paving project continues on VT 63, and daytime single-lane closures will be in effect from the I-89 Exit 6 interchange to VT 14.
Brattleboro-Hinsdale – Construction traffic will continue to enter and exit the work zone for the new bridge from VT 142 and Depot Street. The eastbound lane shift that has been in place on VT/NH 119 just after the twin bridges in New Hampshire remains active. Signs and barrels are present to direct traffic through the work zone.
Cambridge-Belvidere – A resurfacing project is underway on VT 109 at its intersection with VT 108 in Cambridge to its intersection with VT 118 in Belvidere with one lane of alternating traffic Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in multiple areas.
Cambridge-Johnson – A resurfacing project is underway on VT 15. Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., motorists can expect moderate delays and alternating one-way traffic on VT 15 from just west of the Village of Johnson limits near Park Street in Johnson to the VT 15/ VT 108 junction in Cambridge.
Colchester – Work is underway to improve the I-89 Exit 17 interchange and intersection of U.S. 2 and U.S. 7. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers on U.S. 7 between the Shell Gas Station and Wiley Road and on U.S. 2 between U.S. 7 and Jasper Mine Road. I-89 will be reduced to a single lane in both directions near Exit 17 during off-peak hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on I-89 northbound, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on I-89 southbound. Motorists should expect delays on U.S. 7 and U.S. 2.
Fairfax-St. Albans – From 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on VT 104 and St. Albans State Highway in St. Albans motorists can expect occasional delays and alternating one-way traffic.
Fairfield – The deck replacement continues on Bridge #6 on VT 36, 7.7 miles west of the VT 108 junction. The 28-day bridge closure continues. Motorists should follow the signed detour of VT 104 to VT 105 north to VT 108 in Enosburgh and south back to VT 36.
Grafton – A bridge replacement project is underway on VT 121 over the Saxtons River. Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be intermittent stops on VT 121 and Fisher Hill Road with flaggers on-site to guide motorists. Temporary traffic signals are installed to allow alternating one-way traffic over the existing bridge 24/7.
Hartford – Sunday through Thursday during nighttime hours, motorists should expect minimal delays with lane shifts and alternating one-way traffic on U.S. 5 between Bugbee Street and VT 14. Monday through Friday during daytime hours, motorists should expect major delays with lane shifts and alternating one-way traffic on U.S. 5 from the Hartford/Hartland town line moving north throughout the week. Flaggers and uniformed traffic officers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone. Motorists are strongly encouraged to plan ahead for major delays, reduce speed, and travel with caution through the work zone.
Hartford – Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., motorists should expect intermittent lane closures on VT 14 between Christian Street and Park Street near Bridge #7 over the White River and Town Highway 98.
Ludlow – Pleasant Street at the junction of Pleasant Street and Mill Street is closed to all vehicle traffic to facilitate project construction. A detour is in place that routes vehicle traffic from Pleasant Street to Elm Street, Main Street, and Pleasant Street Extension.
Marshfield-Danville – Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to7 p.m., motorists can expect lane closures with alternating one-way traffic patterns and moderate delays on U.S. 2 from the Plainfield/Marshfield town line to the VT 15 intersection in West Danville. Motorists should expect a gravel road surface when traveling on U.S. 2 near Danville Hill Road and Joe’s Pond in West Danville. Flaggers and uniform traffic officers will assist motorists through the work zone.
Montpelier – From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., motorists can expect alternating one-way traffic with flaggers in place to assist motorists on U.S. 2 beginning near Bailey Avenue and continuing on U.S. 2 to the U.S. 2 and U.S. 302 roundabout.
Montpelier – Nightly single-lane closures are scheduled for Sunday night through Wednesday morning from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Memorial Drive. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction at all times. Daytime alternating traffic patterns staffed with flaggers will be present on Dog River Road.
Northfield-Berlin – Multiple single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic will be in place on VT 12 while a paving project continues.
Pittsford – Motorists are traveling over the temporary bridge. Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., traffic control will be present to allow for intermittent one-way alternating travel on U.S. 7.
Quechee Gorge Bridge – The eastbound travel lane will be closed through fall 2024. Signal permits alternating travel over bridge. The 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 Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a single lane of alternating travel.
Royalton – VT 14 has reopened to through traffic between Vesper Road and Meadow Lane. Motorists should expect daily lane closures with flaggers throughout the week with alternating one-way traffic.
Rutland – A resurfacing project is in progress. From Sunday at 7 p.m. to Friday at 7 a.m., motorists can expect lane closures with alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers and uniformed traffic officers at night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on U.S. 4 between Gleason Road and U.S. 7, U.S. 7 between Cold River Road and Lincoln Avenue, and U.S. BUS 4 between Merchants Row and U.S. 7. Motorists traveling on these routes should expect grooved and uneven roadway surfaces with raised manhole structures.
Woodstock – A culvert replacement project is ongoing on U.S. 4 near Valley View Road. U.S. 4 is open to traffic with a dip in the roadway where the new culvert is located. One lane of alternating traffic is expected Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with flaggers to facilitate the installation of the remaining box sections. Midweek traffic will be switched back to the temporary roadway during working hours so work can be completed on U.S. 4. After work hours, two-lane traffic will resume on U.S. 4.
Worcester – Motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic maintained by traffic signals over the temporary bridge on VT 12 over the North Branch of the Winooski River. The speed limit over the temporary bridge has been reduced to 25 mph. The posted speed limit entering and exiting the work zone is 40 mph.
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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