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, Aug. 26-30 and ongoing.
I-89 Royalton: Work continues on the northbound and southbound I-89 bridges near Exit 3 in Royalton. A new traffic pattern is in effect until fall 2025: For southbound traffic, all vehicles will use the low-speed lane. For northbound traffic, all vehicles will cross over onto I-89 South and then back to I-89 North north of the bridges. Traffic using the I-89 North Exit 3 off ramp will use the ramp crossover north of the bridges to the newly constructed I-89 North Exit 3 off ramp. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph in the work zones on northbound and southbound I-89. When work is occurring over Route 107, traffic on Route 107 will be diverted to avoid being directly under the work. The speed limit has been reduced to 30 mph with a 14’ height restriction under the bridges on Route 107.
I-91 Springfield-Hartland: Lane closures will be in place on I-91 South from north of Exit 9 to just south of Exit 7. A speed limit reduction to 55 mph is in effect through the work zone. The on- and off-ramps for Exits 7, 8, and 9 will remain open during final pavement marking, but motorists should be aware of limited widths, speed reductions, and shifting traffic.
Hartford: Monday through Thursday during nighttime hours, motorists should expect minimal delays with traffic shifts and alternating one-way traffic on Route 5 from the intersection of Hartford Avenue and North Main Street to Veteran’s Drive and on the Hartford Avenue bridge over the White River between North Main Street and Route 14. During daytime hours, motorists should expect minor delays with traffic shifts and alternating one-way traffic on Route 5 and sideroads from the Hartford/Hartland town line to Veteran’s Drive. Flaggers and uniformed traffic officers will be present to assist motorists through the work zone.
Hubbardton: Slope stabilization work continues on Route 30 between Hortonia Road and Columbia Drive. Motorists should expect alternating one-directional traffic at all hours controlled by a temporary traffic signal or flaggers and should be prepared to stop as they approach the work zone.
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 traffic from Pleasant Street to Elm Street, Main Street, and Pleasant Street Ex.
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 travel on Route 7.
Rutland: A Class I highway resurfacing project will require nighttime lane closures with alternating one-way traffic from Sunday night to Friday morning, 7 p.m. to 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. Intermittent width reductions will affect intersecting side streets on Route 4 and Route 7. Expect grooved and uneven surfaces with raised structures and limited pavement markings.
By 7 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, Route 4 between Bellevue Avenue and St. John Street/Hillside Road and Route 7 between Kendall Avenue/Temple Street and just north of Field Avenue will be reconfigured to a single lane in each direction with a center two-way left-turn lane, respectively. Pay attention to traffic pattern changes and follow pavement markings, roadway signage, and traffic signals.
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 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.
