Interstate 91 Bradford Bridge Maintenance Project
AOT Road Construction Report – Week of 9/16/24
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.
Note: When projects are completed, they are no longer listed in this report.
Interstates:
I-89 Milton-St. Albans Town – Between Exit 19 in St. Albans and the Lamoille River Bridge in Milton (MM 102), traffic will be reduced to one lane southbound Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and one lane northbound Sunday and Monday 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. 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 – On I-89 south of Exit 11, motorists will encounter daily lane closures Monday through Friday from 4:30 a.m. to3:00 p.m. in the northbound and southbound lanes. 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 South and then back to I-89 North north of the bridges. Traffic using the I-89 North Exit 3 off ramp will use the ramp crossover north of the bridges to the newly constructed I-89 North 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 has been reduced to 30 mph with a 14’ height restriction under the bridges on VT 107.
I-91 Bradford – A temporary daytime single-lane closure for maintenance repairs of bridges is in place just north of Exit 16 on I-91 southbound. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph remains in place through the work zone. Motorists should watch for shifting traffic patterns.
I-91 Derby – A paving project on I-91 northbound will require shifting single-lane closures from Exit 28 to the U.S./Canada border and southbound from the border to one mile south of Exit 27. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph will be in place through the work zones.
I-91 Fairlee – A full closure of I-91 South between Exits 16 and 15 will remain in effect until further notice. 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 North will be in effect Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
I-91 Springfield-Hartland – Shoulder and lane closures will be in place on I-91 South from north of Exit 9 to just south of Exit 7. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph is in effect through the work zone and motorists should watch for shifting traffic patterns. The on- and off-ramps for Exits 7, 8, and 9 will remain open during final pavement marking, but motorists should be aware of limited widths and speed reductions.
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 is reduced to one-lane alternating traffic regulated by temporary signals Monday through Friday.
State Highways:
Belvidere – A culvert replacement project on VT 109 between Old Route 109 and Jim Road will have traffic control present allowing for one-lane of alternating travel using flaggers and traffic control signals.
Bennington – Monday through Friday between 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 are planned for Sunday and Monday nights on Berlin State Highway on the eastbound ramp. From 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., traffic will be reduced to a single lane through the work zone. Motorists should go slow and be aware of reduced lane widths.
Berlin-Barre – Nighttime single-lane closures are possible from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on VT 62 Sunday night through Friday morning from the Exit 7 interchange to the intersection with U.S. 302 and in the Airport Road intersection. A uniformed traffic officer may also be present at the intersection of VT 62, Airport Road, and Fisher Road during these hours. Motorists should be aware of wet paint. Daytime lane closures are possible for Monday and Tuesday on VT 62 east of the Berlin Street intersection.
Berlin-Barre Town – A paving project is finishing up on VT 63. Daytime shoulder and lane closures are planned from the I-89 Exit 6 interchange to the intersection with VT 14 for Wednesday through Friday.
Brattleboro-Hinsdale – Alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers may be present on VT 142 while the intersection with the new bridge for VT/NH 119 is constructed.
Cambridge-Belvidere – A resurfacing project on VT 109 at its intersection with VT 108 in Cambridge to its intersection with VT 118 in Belvidere will cause 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 Saturday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., motorists can expect moderate delays and two traffic control packages facilitating alternating one-way traffic on VT 15, from just east of VT 100C to Park Street within the Village of Johnson and near Laraway Youth and Family Services, moving westward as the week progresses.
Colchester – Improvements are underway at the I-89 Exit 17 interchange and the U.S. 2 and U.S. 7 intersection. 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, with the I-89 northbound off-ramp slip lane temporarily closed. Motorists can turn right or left onto U.S. 2 at the signalized intersection of I-89 northbound off-ramp and U.S. 2. There will be lane shifts on U.S. 7 between the Shell Gas Station and Wiley Road and intermittent alternating one-way traffic between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on U.S. 2 between the I-89 bridge and Jasper Mine Road.
Fairfield – The deck replacement continues on Bridge #6 on VT 36, 7.7 miles west of the VT 108 junction. The only anticipated traffic impact this week will be minimal to no delays on Wednesday only.
Grafton – A bridge replacement project is underway for Bridge 20 on VT 121 over the Saxtons River. Temporary traffic signals are installed to allow alternating one-way traffic over the existing bridge 24/7. Overweight vehicles are not permitted to cross the existing bridge and must seek alternate routes until traffic is shifted to the new bridge this fall. Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., flaggers will be on-site periodically near the junction of VT 121 and Fisher Hill Road to facilitate alternating one-way traffic.
Hartford – Beginning Friday, September 13, truck traffic traveling south on North Main Street near the White River Junction Park and Ride will be unable to turn right onto Hartford Avenue due to ongoing construction. A truck detour will direct truck traffic to continue south on U.S. 5 and utilize the Sykes Mountain Avenue roundabout to then travel north on U.S. 5, where truck traffic will then be able to make the left turn onto Hartford Avenue to travel over the bridge and continue onto U.S. 5. This detour does not apply to standard motor vehicles and will be in effect until early November. Monday through Friday, motorists should expect significant delays with traffic shifts and alternating one-way traffic on U.S. 5 and sideroads from the VA Medical Center to the Hartford/Hartland town line. Motorists should also anticipate traffic shifts at the intersection of U.S. 5 and North Main Street. Flaggers and Uniformed Traffic Officers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone.
Hartford – Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., motorists should expect moderate delays with alternating one-way traffic patterns at the intersection of Old River Road, Mill Road, and the VA Cutoff Road. Flaggers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the intersection and seek an alternative route if possible.
Hubbardton – Cliff stabilization work continues on VT 30 between Hortonia Road and Columbia Drive. The southbound lane remains closed to traffic. Motorists should expect to stop as the approach the work zone, and to be routed through the southbound lane by either a traffic signal or by flaggers.
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 on Elm Street, Main Street, and Pleasant Street Extension.
Marshfield-Danville – Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., motorists can expect lane closures with alternating one-way traffic patterns and minor delays on U.S. 2 from the Plainfield/Marshfield town line to the VT 15 intersection in West Danville. Flaggers and uniform traffic officers will assist motorists through the work zone.
Montpelier – Daytime single-lane closures for sign installation are scheduled on Memorial Drive from the Exit 8 interchange to the intersection with U.S. 2. Motorists should be alert for shoulder closures to facilitate the installation of signs on Dog River Road.
Northfield-Berlin – Multiple single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic will be in place on VT 12 throughout the project limits while a paving project continues. Lane closures may become lengthy during paving operations and motorists should expect delays. Flaggers will be present to help direct traffic through impacted intersections and into driveways.
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.
Plainfield – Beginning on Monday, September 16, at 8 a.m., a portion of U.S. 2 will be closed beginning 0.2 miles west of the intersection with VT 214 and continuing for approximately 1/3 of a mile from mile maker 0.4 to mile marker 0.7 in Plainfield. All traffic will be detoured for a two-week period. The detour will utilize VT 214 and VT 14. The closed portion of U.S. 2 is anticipated to reopen on Monday, September 30. Motorists should plan accordingly and seek alternative routes.
Pownal-Dorset – Crews will continue to work along U.S. 7 northbound and southbound from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday installing warning and regulatory signs with lane and shoulder closures as necessary to safely perform the work.
Quechee – The eastbound travel lane will be closed through fall 2024. Signal permits alternate travel over the bridge. The trail at the bridge is close 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 near Bridge #29 construction. Motorist can expect a gravel surface on both approaches of the bridge site.
Royalton – Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., there will be alternating one-way traffic with flaggers on VT 14 between Vesper Road and Meadow Lane in Royalton. Minor delays are expected.
Rutland – A Class I highway resurfacing project will require nighttime lane closures with alternating one-way traffic from Sunday night to Friday morning, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., on U.S. 7 between Cold River Road and Lincoln Avenue and U.S. BUS 4 between Ripley Road and U.S. 7. Motorists can expect grooved and uneven surfaces with raised structures and limited pavement markings on U.S. 7 and U.S. BUS 4.
Searsburg – The contractor is working on-site be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Route 9 between the turn offs on to Old Route 9, with a right shoulder closure in the westbound direction to allow for the removal of trees prior to installation of the temporary roadway.
Williston – A culvert replacement under VT 2A 90’ north of the old State Police barracks will not have any impact on the traveling motorists this week.
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.
###