On August 7, 2024
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Where is the road construction this week?  

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) published the following weekly report of planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont, Aug. 5-9 and ongoing. Here are the local roads affected:

Hartford: Sunday through Thursday during nighttime hours, motorists should expect minimal delays with lane shifts and alternating one-way traffic on Route 5 between Bugbee Street and Route 14. Monday through Friday during daytime hours, motorists should expect significant delays on Route 5 from the Hartford/Hartland town line to the intersection of the on-ramps for I-91 south and I-89, Route 5 from the intersection of North Main Street and Hartford Avenue continuing just north of Devin Street, and Route 5 from the intersection of the on-ramps for I-91 south and I-89 to the intersection of North Main Street and Hartford Avenue. Flaggers and uniformed traffic officers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone. Motorists are strongly encouraged to plan ahead for major delays, reduce speed, and travel with caution through the work zone. 

Hartford: 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: Slope stabilization work continues on Route 30 between Hortonia Road and Columbia Drive. The southbound lane remains closed to traffic all hours for the duration of the project. Motorists should be prepared to stop as they approach the work zone and then get routed through the northbound lane in alternating one-way traffic by flaggers or a temporary traffic signal. 

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. 

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 Route 7. 

Quechee: The eastbound travel lane of the Quechee Gorge Bridge will be closed through fall 2024. Signal permits alternating travel over the 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 will require nighttime lane closures Sunday night through Friday morning between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. on Route 4 between Gleason Road and Route 7, Route 7 between Cold River Road and Lincoln Avenue, and Business Route 4 between Ripley Road and Route 7, with intermittent width reductions to intersecting side streets. Traffic control will be present allowing alternating one-way traffic. Motorists on these routes should expect grooved and uneven roadway surfaces with raised surface structures.   

Woodstock: A culvert replacement project is ongoing on Route 4 near Valley View Road. Route 4 is open to traffic with a dip in the roadway and no pavement where the new culvert is located. One lane of alternating traffic is expected Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with flaggers. After work hours, the roadway will be open to two lanes of traffic.

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