On July 17, 2024
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Where is the state road construction this week? 

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) published its weekly report of planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont, July 15-19 and ongoing.

I-91 Springfield-Hartland: Multiple 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 is in effect through the work zone. Motorists should watch for shifting traffic patterns and motorcyclists should continue to use caution on grooved and uneven surfaces. 

Hartford: Sunday, July 14 through Thursday, July 18, during nighttime hours, motorists should expect delays on  Route 5 with lane shifts and alternating one-way traffic between Bugbee Street and Highland Ave, from Bugbee Street to Route 14, and from North Main Street to the VA Cutoff Road. Monday through Friday during daytime hours, motorists should expect significant delays with lane shifts and alternating one-way traffic on Route 5 from the Hartford/Hartland town line to the VA Cutoff Road. Flaggers and uniformed traffic officers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone.  

Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., motorists should expect intermittent lane closures on Route 14 between Christian Street and Park Street near Bridge #7 over the White River and Town Highway 98.

Hubbardton: A slope stabilization project continues on Route 30 at Hubbardton Gulf.. The southbound lane is closed, and northbound and southbound traffic is routed onto the northbound lane. Monday-Saturday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., motorists should expect to stop and be routed through the project by flaggers. Outside of working hours a temporary traffic signal will control traffic. 

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

Pittsford:Motorists are traveling over the temporary bridge at the junction of Route 3 and Adams Road..Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., traffic control will be present to allow for intermittent one-way alternating travel on Route 7. 

Quechee: The eastbound travel lane on the gorge bridge will be closed through fall 2024. Signal permits alternating travel over bridge. The trail at the bridge underpass is closed through fall 2025. The adjacent trail is open via a signed detour through the visitor center. 

Rutland: A Class I highway 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 on Route 4 between Gleason Road and Route 7, and on Route 7 between Cold River Road and Lincoln Avenue between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Motorists traveling on these routes should expect grooved and uneven roadway surfaces with raised manhole structures.

 Woodstock: A culvert replacement project is ongoing on Route 4 near Valley View Road. A temporary bypass road is in place. Motorists should expect flaggers stopping traffic as required to allow trucks to enter and exit the job site.

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