Road Work | May 28-30
May 28, 2024 | By Waterbury Roundabout Road Work is compiled from reports from the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTRANS), Waterbury Public Works, and other local highway departments.
Waterbury projects
This is a short week given the Monday holiday. Public Works Director Bill Woodruff said crews will be out on a number of projects this week:
On Wednesday, May 29, starting at 8 a.m., Blush Hill Road will be limited to one-lane traffic only near the intersection with Kennedy Drive for work on a water line connection to a residence.
Ongoing bridge work on Guptil Road just south of the intersection with Kneeland Flats Road. A signal is in place for alternating single-lane traffic. Motorists are asked to proceed slowly through the work zone while workers are on site. This project is anticipated to last until mid-July.
Completing sidewalk work on Park Row West.
Some road grading if weather permits.
State projects
I- 89 & U.S. Rt. 2 bridge project | Richmond
The replacement of Bridge #29 along U.S. Route 2 over I-89 continues.
The passing lane on I-89 southbound will be closed Tuesday, May 28, through Friday, May 31, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The I-89 northbound travel lane will be closed from MM 75.45-76.79 on Tuesday, and reopened once the work is complete. Weather permitting, a complete closure of the I-89 Northbound passing lane will occur on Tuesday after work has been completed in the travel lane. Northbound traffic entering the traffic control zone should expect the zipper merge to be implemented. Transportaton officials ask drivers to follow the direction of the traffic control signs and devices.
On Rt. 2, drivers may encounter periodic lane closures with traffic control present to allow for one lane of alternating travel between 6:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
U.S. Rt. 2 paving project| Richmond
A roadway resurfacing project continues along U.S. Route 2 with nighttime work Tuesday through Thursday, from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. Motorists can expect traffic control present allowing for alternating single-lane travel on U.S. 2 between Kenyon Road and Lemroy Court.
One lane of alternating travel will also be in effect from Tuesday, May 28, through Friday, May 31, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., between Kenyon Road and Willis Farm Road.