I-91
Northbound I-91 traffic has been relocated onto the southbound bridge. The new bridge will be 104’ wide and is designed to carry all four lanes of traffic –two northbound and two southbound.
To reduce congestion on I-91, both Exit 3 on ramps will be closed on Sunday, March 12th from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (I-91 will remain open). Traffic conditions on both I-91 and through the town will be monitored closely throughout the day. Should traffic congestion become an issue, the ramps may be re-opened until traffic conditions improve. This will be managed actively throughout the day until peak traffic volumes have passed. Additional ramp closures are not scheduled in March or April.
Bridge Opening Update (Northbound Lanes)
Weather conditions will prohibit the northbound traffic shift to the new bridge that was scheduled for Monday, March 13th. Based on the current forecasted conditions, it is anticipated that the traffic shift will be complete by Monday, March 21st. We will continue to provide updates throughout next week.
Route 30
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 may be reduced to a single lane intermittently, with flaggers regulating traffic within the work zone.
Upper Dummerston Road
Upper Dummerston may be reduced to a single lane intermittently, with flaggers regulating traffic within the work zone.
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
No impacts 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
After the traffic shift, crews will construct the remaining southbound barrier wall and roadway tie-ins.
One lane of southbound traffic will be shifted to the new bridge in April.
Project completion is anticipated in the Fall, 2017.
Trail Talks
The next trail talk has not yet been scheduled.
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 Bonnie Clark, Public Relations Officer, at bclark@pcl.com.
Bonnie Clark
Field Office Manager
Public Relations Officer
PCL Civil Constructors, Inc.
41 Spring Tree Road | Brattleboro, Vermont 05301
p 802-251-0709 | f 802-251-0695
