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Vermont Agency of Transportation This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts on state highways throughout Vermont for the week of August 29. Please note that most crews will wrap up work by noon on Friday, September 2nd for the long Labor Day weekend. Remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.  

I-89 Richmond – A culvert repair project is underway. Motorists will encounter a one-mile-long lane closure in both travel directions just south of Exit 11 as southbound traffic is merged to the northbound lane using a crossover. Please pay attention to signage in the area and merge early. 

I-89 Sharon – A bridge rehabilitation project continues. Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction as crossovers are being utilized. Motorists – be aware of a work zone speed reduction. 

I-91 Bradford – A single lane closure has been established in the southbound lanes near Exit 16 for ongoing bridge maintenance. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph remains in effect. 

I-91 Fairlee – St. Johnsbury – Multiple work zones are in place for preventative maintenance repairs to bridges along the interstate. Single lane closures have been established in both directions – speed limit and lane-width reductions remain in effect. 

I-91 Lyndon – Barton – Travelers can expect daily lane closures in the vicinity of active construction Monday – Saturday between Exits 23 – 25 during daytime construction hours (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.). Motorists will encounter uneven lanes and grooved pavement. Speed is reduced to 55 mph in the work zone. 

I-91 Rockingham – A ledge stabilization project continues. Motorists will encounter lane and speed reductions as southbound traffic is merged to the northbound barrel using a crossover. 

I-91 Ryegate – St. Johnsbury – A northbound resurfacing project is underway. There will be a single lane closure between Exits 17 and 20, with minimal traffic delays as crews install plug joints on bridges.  

I-91 Weathersfield – A bridge deck replacement project continues at Exit 8. Lane and speed reductions are in effect in each direction as southbound traffic is merged to the northbound bridge using a crossover. A two-way lane shift on VT 131 will consist of two 10-foot lanes. This lane shift will be in place until October. 

I-91 Westminster – A bridge deck replacement project over VT 121 is underway. I-91 has been reduced to one lane of travel in each direction across the bridges, and an alternating one-way traffic pattern is in effect on VT 121 underneath the bridges. A speed reduction to 55 mph is in place within the project area. Fines are doubled for speeding within the construction zone. 

Andover – Bridge #9 over Trout Brook on Weston-Andover Rd. is closed through the fall. A town-signed 6.4-mile detour route is in place. The detour will run from Weston-Andover Rd. to Middletown Rd., then VT 11 to Hilltop Rd., and back to Weston-Andover Rd.  

Braintree – One-way alternating traffic patterns with flaggers will be implemented as needed along VT 12 at the bridge project location throughout the week. 

Brownington – A slope stabilization and roadway reconstruction project is underway at multiple locations along Center Rd. in Brownington. Center Rd. is closed to through traffic through the fall. Traffic will be rerouted along VT 58, Hunt Hill Rd., and Schoolhouse Rd. 

Burlington – A paving project is underway along U.S. 2/Main Street from South Willard St. to I-89, and along North Willard St. to the intersection with Riverside Ave. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. – 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Motorists should expect one-way alternating traffic during nighttime operations. 

Burlington, Shelburne Street Roundabout – U.S. 7/Shelburne St. remains restricted to one-way southbound between South Willard St. and Marian St.  

South Willard St. will be restricted to one-way northbound between Shelburne St. and Chittenden Dr., and access to Locust St. via Shelburne St. remains closed.  

These traffic patterns are in place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for several weeks. Motorists are encouraged to follow the signed detour route to avoid delays. Through-trucks are required to follow the signed detour route. 

Calais – Multiple bridge replacement projects are underway along VT 14. Two-way traffic is open at the first bridge location approx. 7.6 miles north of U.S. 2, while work continues on the second bridge a few more miles north. Motorists should expect speed reductions and alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers during the day at the second bridge location with a temporary signal during non-work hours. 

Charlotte – South Burlington – A roadway resurfacing project is underway along U.S. 7. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. – 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Motorists should expect one-way alternating traffic during nighttime operations. Moderate delays are possible. 

Chelsea – Thetford – A resurfacing project continues on VT 113. There will be a single-lane closure with alternating one-way traffic as crews complete mainline paving and pave driveway aprons and sideroads. 

Chester – A bridge deck replacement project is underway on VT 103 just south of Smokeshire Rd. Speed and lane width reductions are in effect throughout the project area. VT 103 Bridge #16 is closed through October 2022. Traffic is being maintained on a temporary bridge. 

Chester – Springfield – A roadway project nears completion on VT 11 between VT 103 in Chester and VT 106 in Springfield. Expect one-way alternating traffic in the vicinity of construction operations. Minor delays anticipated. 

Essex – A resurfacing project continues along VT 289. Motorists should plan on traffic shifts Sunday – Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. with lane reductions on the on/off ramps. 

Fair Haven – Orwell – Motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic along VT 22A as crews continue paving driveway aprons, placing shoulder gravel, and conduct cleanup activities.   

Halifax – Whitingham – Paving along VT 112 will progress throughout the week. Motorists can expect lane closures with one-way alternating traffic for paving and guardrail work.

Hardwick – A paving project continues on VT 14 and VT 15. Motorists should expect lane closures with alternating one-way traffic along both roadways starting Sunday night at 6 p.m. remaining in place throughout the week for nighttime paving and daytime work.  

Johnson – Morristown – Motorists should expect alternating one-way traffic along VT 15 and VT 15A in Johnson and Hyde Park as crews pave sideroad and pull-offs. Crews will also begin line striping throughout the project limits on both routes. 

Ludlow – A bridge project is underway along VT 103 in the village. Two-way traffic will be maintained with reduced roadway shoulders as crews install the drainer liner under the bridge and remove the northside sidewalk. All sidewalks over the bridge are closed to pedestrian traffic. 

Montpelier – Motorists should expect flagged one-way alternating traffic and lane shifts at the rail crossing location along U.S. 2 between Gallison Hill Rd. and the traffic circle as crews place the new rail crossing one half at a time. 

Montpelier – Berlin – A bridge deck replacement project continues along U.S. 2 over the Winooski River at the Montpelier – Berlin town line. Traffic continues to be directed over a temporary bridge. Motorists may encounter periods of one-way alternating traffic as crews work on approaches to the new bridge. 

Montgomery – A set of bridge deck replacements continues along VT 118. Motorists will encounter one-way alternating traffic controlled by flaggers during the day and temporary traffic signals during off-hours between West Hill Rd. and Bank St. 

Moretown – Middlesex – A resurfacing project continues along U.S. 2. Motorists can expect one-way alternating traffic in the area as crews work on placing shoulder material, centerline rumble strips, plug joints at bridges, line striping, and continue paving operations. 

Newfane – The Depot Rd. Arch Bridge over Rock River is closed through the fall. Traffic will be rerouted from the north via Grimes Hill Rd. and from the south via VT 30. Through traffic is not permitted. Grimes Hill Rd. and Dover Rd. (at the intersection with Depot Rd.) are reduced to one lane with signals for the duration of the closure.  

North Hero – Grand Isle – Drawbridge construction continues along U.S. 2. A speed reduction remains in place. Mariners: The seasonal operating schedule for the drawbridge is in effect. 

Pittsford – Brandon – One-way alternating traffic patterns will continue to be implemented around driveway and side road paving operations on US 7 next week with the potential for multiple work zones. A mobile work zone will be utilized around pavement marking operations. Motorists should expect delays.

Richford – A bridge replacement project continues along VT 105 approx. one mile south of the intersection of Main St. and River St. Motorists should see little impact to traffic. 

A separate culvert replacement project is also underway on VT 105 approx. one mile south of Nickson Rd. Motorists will use a traffic patten shift with signals directing alternating one-lane traffic through a temporary bypass. The roadway is tentatively scheduled to reopen to mainline traffic on the afternoon of 09/02. A speed reduction to 35 mph remains in effect. 

Richmond – Bolton – A resurfacing project continues along U.S. 2. Crews will work on roadway excavation and paving on the east end of the project during the day throughout the week. Also expect slope work on the west end of the project, Monday – Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists will encounter areas of one-way alternating traffic in most construction zones.  

Ripton – A streambank stabilization project continues on VT 125. One-way alternating traffic patterns will be in effect throughout the week. Delays may result.   

South Hero – An intersection improvement project is underway at U.S. 2 and VT 314. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures with alternating one-way traffic on VT 314 and U.S. 2 near the intersection and extending north along U.S. 2 towards Sunrise Dr. between 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 

Stockbridge – Rochester – A resurfacing project continues along VT 100 starting near its intersection with VT 107. Motorists should expect areas of one-way alternating traffic and some delays as crews continue milling operations and work on surface preparation.   

Swanton – Motorists may encounter areas of one-way alternating traffic on VT 78 this week as crews work on paving operations. 

Williston Intersection Projects – Lane shifts are in effect near the intersection of U.S. 2 and Industrial Ave. for continued work on an intersection improvement project.  

Travelers can also expect a lane closure in the northbound right lane on VT 2A from Hurricane Lane to Taft Corners between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday through Friday for a separate intersection project. Minimal delays expected. 

Williston Park and Ride – Construction of a new park and ride facility is underway along VT 2A near the I-89 Exit 12 interchange. Alternating traffic on VT 2A is anticipated throughout the week between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Expect delays. 

Wilmington – Brattleboro – A resurfacing project continues on VT 9. Motorists can expect alternating one-way traffic as crews pave the base course in Marlboro towards Wilmington, continue guardrail work in Brattleboro towards Marlboro, and conduct shoulder cleanup activities. 

Winooski – A roadway project continues along VT 15 (East Allen St.). Motorists will encounter one-way alternating traffic during nighttime operations, 7 p.m. – 6 a.m., Sunday – Thursday. Please expect delays. 

Woodford – A ledge stabilization project is underway on VT 9. Intermittent traffic holds are anticipated throughout the week, including Saturday. A 15-minute hold is planned for Monday, 08/29 between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for blasting operations. Longer delays may occur. Eastbound traffic is reduced to one lane; a lane shift for westbound traffic will be in place through November. Motorists are urged to lower speeds when coming down the hill into the project area. A speed reduction to 40 mph is in place. 

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