BRATTLEBORO, VT – April 14 – PCL Civil Constructors, Inc., in coordination with the Vermont Agency of Transportation, closed the I-91 bridge on Saturday, April 12 through Sunday, April 13 due to unexpected safety concerns. During the demolition of the I-91 northbound bridge, safety concerns were raised when the northbound bridge shifted during the removal of a portion of the structure. As a result, the contractor recommended that, in an abundance of caution, the adjacent I-91 southbound bridge structure be closed to traffic until the partially demolished northbound bridge could be inspected and adjustments could be made to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Contractor crews and engineers worked around the clock to rectify the situation and traffic was restored Sunday night.
The existing I-91 southbound bridge that is currently under traffic was unaffected as a result of the concerns encountered during the demolition of the adjacent bridge. Concerns encountered during the demolition of the adjacent I-91 northbound bridge have been fully addressed, and the existing I-91 southbound bridge is open to traffic. We appreciate the patience and understanding of the traveling public as we addressed a rapidly evolving situation.
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organization in the United States. PCL has major offices in 31 locations across the U.S., Canada,
the Caribbean, and Australia. The company’s U.S. Head Office is located in Denver, Colorado.
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Natalie Bugg
813-264-9500
NABugg@pcl.com
