By Stephen Seitz WOODSTOCK—Bridge 51, which crosses Kedron Brook on Route 4 in Woodstock Village, will be open this Friday, May 8, according to a statement from the Vermont Agency of Transportation. The work remaining includes rubbing the concrete finish […]
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VTrans solicits applications for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements
May is National Bike Month, connections to transportation sought The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) has issued a grant solicitation for new infrastructure projects that improve access and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. In 2015, awards totaled nearly $5.1 million […]
News Briefs
Strong Communities, Better Connections grants awarded
On Feb. 19, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) and the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) announced the Strong Communities, Better Connections (SCBC) Grant awards. This year the organizations have funded three projects that help align land […]
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Bridge 24 on Route 106 (South Street) scheduled for spring construction
WOODSTOCK—On Thursday, Jan. 21, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) announced the selection of Miller Construction, Inc. as the contractor to replace Vermont Bridge 24 over Kedron Brook during the 2016 construction season. The bridge, located on Route 106 between […]
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Winter driving conditions make winter tires and safe speeds critical to safety
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) remind motorists that snow and ice are now a part of everyone’s daily driving experience in Vermont and now is the time to start preparations for winter. “The first storm of the year is […]
State News
$1.1 billion allocated to Vermont in Transportation Bill
On Dec. 2, Sen. Bernie Sanders announced that a five-year, $305 billion transportation bill agreement reached Tuesday by House and Senate negotiators will deliver nearly $1.1 billion to Vermont to improve the state’s roadways. The passage of the new Federal […]
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VTrans is hiring
Offers signing bonuses of up to $1,000 for plow drivers and mechanics The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is offering additional incentives to help recruit frontline maintenance workers and mechanics this season. From now through Dec. 31, newly hired plow […]
Local News
Bicycle-pedestrian grants awarded in the Rutland Region
Federally-funded grants total nearly $5.1 million statewide On Sept. 24, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) announced awards through the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program to five Rutland County towns for infrastructure projects to facilitate bicycle and foot travel. West Rutland: […]
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West Rutland and Rutland Town to collaborate on “smart growth” plan for Route 4
Monday, Aug. 31—RUTLAND TOWN, WEST RUTLAND—The towns of Rutland and West Rutland will host the first of several public work sessions, which will focus on potential improvements to the Route 4A and Business Route 4 corridor, on Monday, Aug. 31 […]
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Towns of West Rutland and Rutland Town to discuss connection plan
The Towns of Rutland and West Rutland will be jointly sponsoring the first of several public work sessions focusing on potential improvements to the Route 4A/Business Route 4 corridor between the two towns. The first session is scheduled to take […]