The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) publishes this weekly report of planned construction activities that will impact traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont, Aug. 19-23 and ongoing.
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, shifting traffic patterns, and wet paint.
Hartford: On Sunday evening, the slip ramp on the I-91 northbound off-ramp will be permanently removed. Sunday through Thursday during nighttime hours, motorists can expect minimal delays with lane shifts and alternating one-way traffic on Route 5 between Bugbee Street and VT 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.
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 along 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 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 from Sunday night to Saturday 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. Traffic control will allow alternating one-way traffic. Expect grooved and uneven surfaces with raised structures. By 7 a.m. Saturday, Route 4 between Bellevue Avenue and St. John Street/Hillside Road will be reconfigured to a single lane in each direction with a center two-way left-turn lane. 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.
