ESSEX, JERICHO-RICHMOND VT ROUTE 117
The Vermont Agency of Transportation along with Pike Industries Inc. will begin this 2018 – 2019 roadway rehabilitation project of VT Route 117 beginning in Essex where the State Highway begin to the intersection Route 2 in Richmond the week beginning June 18, 2018. The anticipated completion date is October 11, 2019.
This project will consist of rehabilitation of the existing roadway sub-base, new traveling surface with shoulder widening (where feasible), drainage, guardrail and signage upgrades, new signal at the intersection of 289 off ramp and VT 117 along with other incidental items throughout the project.
During the construction period, motorists should expect traffic flow to be maintained at all times with one-way alternating traffic during construction hours with control present.
Motorists should also expect to be traveling on a gravel surface from approximately mid-July 2018 through August 2018.from Essex where the State Highway begins to the Jericho town line.
Anyone with questions or concerns regarding the project may contact Stephanie Barrett, Public Outreach Coordinator at 802-862-6085.
Monday thru Friday:
- Weather permitting, continue paving abutting side roads and driveway tie-ins.
- Continue shoulder work throughout the project limits
- Weather permitting, pavement markings throughout the project limits
- Continue sign installation
- General cleanup work throughout the project limits
MOTORISTS SHOULD PLAN FOR DELAYS
Traffic control will be present allowing for one-lane of alternating travel within the construction zones. The speed limit will be enforced!
driveway tie-in 
driveway tie-in
Saturday:
- Continue sign installation
Monday through Wednesday:
- Weather permitting, continue hand paving abutting driveway tie-ins in Essex proceeding east.
Monday & Tuesday:
- Continue signal work at the VT-289/117 intersection
Tuesday and Thursday:
- Weather permitting, continue paving abutting side roads and large driveway tie-ins.
MOTORISTS SHOULD PLAN FOR DELAYS
Traffic control will be present allowing for one-lane of alternating travel within the construction zones. The speed limit will be enforced!
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