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.

VT 117 – June 5, 2019

Due to the weather forecast there will not be any construction activities on this project.

Motorists please be aware heavy rains may cause rough road conditions. Use Caution – Drive slow – Stay alert!

The anticipated work schedule on VT 117 for June 4, 2019

  • 8:30am Reclaiming of the roadway surface continues from the Jericho/Richmond town line to Barber Farm Road.  Motorists can expect long delays.

MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN! 
SAFETY FIRST!
SPEED LIMIT WILL BE ENFORCED!

The anticipated work schedule on VT 117 for the week beginning June 3, 2019

Monday thru Friday:

  • Continue reclaiming to stabilize the roadway base from the Jericho/Richmond town line proceeding west
  • Continue roadway maintenance

Motorist should expect delays!

MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN!  SAFETY FIRST!

Traffic control will be present allowing for one-lane of alternating travel within the construction zones. 

The anticipated work schedule on VT 117 for May 31, 2019

  • 8:30am Reclaiming of the roadway surface continues from the Jericho/Richmond town line to Barber Farm Road. Motorists can expect long delays.

MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN! 
SAFETY FIRST!
SPEED LIMIT WILL BE ENFORCED!

VT Route 117 & US Route 2 intersection work May 29 & 30

We ask motorists to be patient and understanding as we get the roadway stabilized within this intersection today and tomorrow. This work includes large equipment and there is a lot of traffic. We understand you are experiencing long delays however we are doing our best to shorten everyone’s delays. Thank you for patience!

MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN! 
SAFETY FIRST!
SPEED LIMIT WILL BE ENFORCED!

The anticipated work schedule on VT 117 for May 29, 2019

  • 8:30am Reclaiming of the roadway surface continues in Richmond from the US Route 2/VT 117 intersection proceeding west. Motorists can expect moderate to long delays.

MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN! 
SAFETY FIRST!
SPEED LIMIT WILL BE ENFORCED!

The anticipated work schedule on VT 117 for the week beginning May 27, 2019

Monday:

  • No work due to the Memorial Day holiday

Tuesday thru Friday:

  • The second reclaiming process to begin to stabilize the roadway base between Skunk Hollow Road and the US Route 2/VT 117 intersection
  • General cleanup work and roadway maintenance

Motorist should expect delays!

MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN!  SAFETY FIRST!

Traffic control will be present allowing for one-lane of alternating travel within the construction zones. 

The anticipated work schedule on VT 117 for May 23, 2019 until Noon only

  • Continue roadway excavation, shaping and drainage work between the Essex/Jericho town line and the intersection of US Route 2/VT 117
  • General cleanup work and roadway maintenance

Motorist should expect delays!

MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN!  SAFETY FIRST!

Traffic control will be present allowing for one-lane of alternating travel within the construction zones.

The anticipated work schedule on VT 117 for May 23, 2019

  • Continue roadway excavation, shaping and drainage work between the Essex/Jericho town line and the intersection of US Route 2/VT 117
  • General cleanup work and roadway maintenance

Motorist should expect delays!

MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN!  SAFETY FIRST!

Traffic control will be present allowing for one-lane of alternating travel within the construction zones.

The anticipated work schedule on VT 117 for May 22, 2019

  • Continue roadway excavation, shaping and drainage work between the Essex/Jericho town line and the intersection of US Route 2/VT 117
  • General cleanup work and roadway maintenance

Motorist should expect delays!

MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN!  SAFETY FIRST!

Traffic control will be present allowing for one-lane of alternating travel within the construction zones.

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