I-91
Southbound I-91 traffic is anticipated to shift to the new bridge by the end of next week! Southbound traffic will continue to be limited to one lane during demolition of the old bridge structure and construction of the remaining southbound roadway.
A single lane closure and intermittent shoulder closures for northbound traffic throughout the project limits will be installed as needed for construction activities throughout the week. Please follow advanced warning signs.
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.
Beginning the week of April 24th, Upper Dummerston Road at I-91 will be completely closed in order to perform demolition of the old bridge. This closure will last no more than seven days. Traffic will be detoured accordingly during this closure.
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
Continue constructing the remaining southbound roadway and pavement.
One lane of southbound traffic will be shifted to the new bridge by the end of next week.
Two lanes of traffic in both directions on the new bridge is expected late June, 2017.
Project completion is anticipated by the end of 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.
southbound
Southbound opens next week! Nice.
They had what seemed to be very possible truck and person out there the last couple of days working on the new southbound lanes, connecting them to the bridge.