On June 19, 2024
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State: Where to expect road work this week

The Agency of Transportation produces this weekly report of planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont.

I-91 Springfield-Hartland – Daily single-lane closures will be in place along I-91 Southbound from north of Exit 9 to just south of Exit 7 while a paving project continues. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph will be in place through the work zone. Motorists should watch for shifting traffic patterns throughout the week. Motorcyclists should use caution on grooved and uneven surfaces. 

Hartford: From Sunday June 16 through Thursday June 20 between the nighttime hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., motorists should expect minor delays and alternating one-way lane closures on U.S. Route 5 from the I-91 overpass at the Exit 11 interchange to Bugbee Street. From Monday June 17 through Friday June 21 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., motorists should expect significant delays and alternating one-way lane closures on U.S. Route 5 from Lesle Drive to the Hartland town line, and from the VA Cutoff Road to Kline Drive. 

Ludlow: The removal of Bridge 57 and the installation of a pedestrian bridge over the Black River is underway on Mill Street. Pleasant Street at its junction with Mill Street is closed to all vehicle traffic. A detour is from Pleasant Street along Elm Street, and Main Street to Pleasant Street Extension.

Pittsford: Motorists are now shifted onto the temporary bridge at the U.S. Route 7 and VT Route 3 intersection. Traffic control will be present throughout this week’s work hours allowing for intermittent one-way alternating travel on Route 7. 

Quechee: The eastbound travel lane of the Quechee Gorge Bridge is closed through November 2024. New travel patterns include alternating travel controlled by a traffic signal.   

Rutland: A Class I highway resurfacing project is in progress in Rutland. Sunday June 16 at 7 p.m. through Friday June 21 at 7 a.m., motorists can expect lane closures with alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers and uniformed traffic officers along U.S. Route 4 between Gleason Road and U.S. Route 7, and along Route 7 between Cold River Road and Lincoln Avenue. Roadway surfaces will be grooved and uneven with raised manhole structures.

Woodstock: A culvert replacement project is ongoing on U.S. Route 4 near Valley View Road. Motorists should expect one-way alternating traffic between Valley View Road and Blake Hill Way between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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