On March 8, 2017

Construction season begins

By Stephen Seitz

LUDLOW—The town of Ludlow has a busy year ahead for its bridges, dams and culverts, and the first one is already underway. First on the list are upgrades to the Red Bridge Dam, which began in late February. Lake Rescue is north of Red Bridge and Pauline Lake is to the south of Red Bridge.
The Red Bridge dam was last updated in 1995. The repairs are routine and there is no danger to the public. East Lake Road has been designated at the alternate route.
“It’s a maintenance project,” said Ludlow municipal manager Frank Heald. “First we need to get some cofferdams in place, then fresh concrete for the gatehouse, and the next phase is to put in a new culvert.”
A cofferdam allows work crews to do their jobs beneath the waterline. It is usually a watertight enclosure pumped dry.
“We expect the project to take another couple of weeks,” Heald said. “The concrete needs some time to set, and finally we’ll need some fill for the culverts.”
Heald said the project will cost about $70,000.
In April, the Pleasant Street Extension Bridge will be closed from April 3 to May 5 to replace decks damaged by Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. Pleasant Street will serve as the alternate route.
The next project begins 10 days later. The state of Vermont will be replacing the deck on Branch Brook Bridge at the junctions of Routes 100 and 103. There will be alternating one-way traffic on the front and back end of construction. To avoid that, take Buttermilk Falls Road to Rod and Gun Club Road.
The state will also be replacing the Walker Bridge in the middle of town. The project is expected to take about 30 days, starting on June 9. Depot Street, High Street and Pleasant Street serve as the alternate routes for drivers; trucks will be detoured to Route 11, Route 100 & Route 155 to Route 103.
Finally, the town will be replacing the deteriorating Andover Street culvert at the intersection of Hemmingway Hill. Andover Street will be one-way during construction.

Do you want to submit feedback to the editor?

Send Us An Email!

Related Posts

Local road construction plans for 4th of July week

July 2, 2025
The following is a weekly report that lists its planned construction activities that will affect traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont for the week of June 30. Most construction projects will pause work for the 4th of July `Local roads in Rutland and Windsor County, include:     I-89 Royalton Construction continues Monday through…

Ribbon cuttings in Ludlow and Proctorsville highlight local business growth

July 2, 2025
A pair of ribbon cuttings on June 20 held by the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (OVRCC) marked a day of celebration for two local businesses and offered a boost of momentum to the region’s small business economy. In Ludlow, Aubuchon ACE Hardware unveiled its newly renovated store on Main Street with a grand…

Cirque Series celebrates successful Killington debut

July 2, 2025
By Polly Mikula The Cirque Series broke trail in New England with two new races. On June 7, runners raced up Cannon Mountain in Franconia, New Hampshire and this past Saturday, June 28, they tackled “The Beast of the East,” Killington Mountain. Cirque is also adding Crystal Mountain, Washington, to its national lineup of eight…

Rutland Sculpture Trail announces 14th installation

July 2, 2025
The 14th addition to the Rutland Sculpture Trail will honor the community’s giving spirit, volunteerism, and inspiration - and the national record for donating blood. Organizers have commissioned a piece honoring Rutland’s Gift-of-Life Marathon (GOLM), which still holds the one-day U.S. record for blood donations 12 years after setting the record and continues to inspire…