To reduce congestion on I-91, both Exit 3 on ramps will be closed on Monday, October 12 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. I-91 will remain open. The Exit 3 on ramps will also be closed on Sunday October 18 to manage leaf-peeping traffic. The October 18 closure will be the last closure in October.
I-91
Please see above re weekend closures of Exit 3 on ramps.
Northbound I-91 traffic has been relocated onto the southbound bridge. Traffic will remain reduced to one lane in each direction on I-91 until completion of the new bridge. The new bridge will be 104’ wide and is designed to carry all four lanes of traffic –two northbound and two southbound.
Route 30
In late October or early November, we will need to close Route 30 for approximately 24 hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public when we pour concrete for the new bridge in a location above Route 30.
Night work adjacent to Route 30 will continue this week, but will not affect traffic.
The speed limit on Route 30 near the work zone has been reduced to 40 mph. Project-related truck activity on Route 30 will continue. Route 30 will be reduced to a single lane intermittently both day and night, with flaggers regulating traffic within the work zone.
Upper Dummerston Road
The project will not affect traffic on Upper Dummerston Road.
West River Trail
The West River Trail is open. There are intersections between construction access and the trail path, and users should exercise extreme caution at these intersections. As an additional safety precaution, users of the West River Trail are reminded to keep pets on a leash in this area.
West River
The northbound bridge over the West River has been removed. No project-related impacts to recreational boaters are anticipated.
Text Alert System
A text alert system for the Brattleboro Bridge Replacement Project makes it possible to receive text notifications of:
• Interstate ramp closings,
• Closings of I-91,
• Closings of VT Route 30 (but not single lane closings of RT 30), and
• Any other situations regarding time sensitive project-related traffic issues.
People can sign up for this service by texting 313131 with the keyword “I91Brat”, or by using the signup widget on the project website www.i91brattleborobridge.com.
Project Progress
· The blasting on the north side of the new bridge has been completed.
· The lower platform of the Form Traveler equipment has been raised and secured into position.
· The new Bridge 9 Pier 1 and Pier 2 foundations and arched columns are complete.
· The Pier Table at Pier 1 is complete and segment construction is beginning and will continue through the summer and fall.
· The new roadway alignment construction began last month. This work will continue during the 2015 and 2016 non-winter seasons.
· Abutment work for the new Bridge 8 over Upper Dummerston Road has begun and will continue through the summer.
Trail Talks
We will continue to hold monthly trail talks for the community. The next Trail Talks will be held on October 10th and November 14th.
Safety
Please focus on safety when driving through the construction work zone and remember that it is now against the law for drivers to use a hand-held cell phone.
For More Information
If you would like additional information, or would like to add others to this distribution list, please contact Cindy Cook, Public Relations Officer, Adamant Accord, Inc. ccook@adamantaccord.com.
