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.

The anticipated work schedule for VT Route 117:

Tuesday, April 9, 2019:

Continued drainage and shoulder work between Skunk Hollow Road and the Essex/Jericho town line.
Traffic is reduced to one lane with traffic control present.

The anticipated work schedule on VT 117

The following is an update to the work schedule for the week beginning Monday, April 08, 2019:

Monday thru Friday:
• Weather permitting, drainage work to continue between the Essex/Jericho town line and Skunk Hollow Road
• Slope repairs between Bradley Bow Road, Jericho and Rogers Lane, Richmond

Tuesday thru Friday:
• Signal work at the intersection of VT 289 and VT Route 117

Traffic control will be present allowing for one-lane of alternating travel within the construction zones. Motorists please use caution!

The anticipated work schedule for VT Route 117:

Thursday, April 4, 2019:

Continued tree and ledge clearing between Skunk Hollow Road and the Essex/Jericho town line.
Traffic is reduced to one lane with traffic control present.

The anticipated work schedule on VT Route 117

Wednesday, April 3, 2019:

Tree and ledge clearing between Skunk Hollow Road and the Essex/Jericho town line.
Traffic is reduced to one lane with traffic control present.

The anticipated work schedule on VT Route 117

It’s that time of the year again!

The following is an update to the work schedule for the week beginning Monday, April 01, 2019:

Monday & Tuesday:

  • Traffic control sign packages to be installed

Wednesday thru Friday:

  • Weather permitting, ledge removal and underdrain work to begin between the Essex/Jericho town line and Skunk Hollow Road

VT 117 – December 19, 2018

Written by on December 18, 2018 in ESSEX, JERICHO-RICHMOND VT ROUTE 117

The anticipated work for tomorrow, December 19, 2019 will include pavement markings around and between the VT 289 on/off ramps.
Motorists expect traffic control allowing for one-lane of alternating traffic.

Reduce speed – use caution!

The anticipated work schedule on VT 117

Written by on December 14, 2018 in ESSEX, JERICHO-RICHMOND VT ROUTE 117

The following is an update to the work schedule for the week beginning Monday, December 17, 2018:

  • Last week! Weather permitting, continued line markings will occur, motorists will encounter minor delays with traffic control present.

***** This is the last update that will be sent until April 2019 *****

VT 117 – December 14, 2018

Written by on December 13, 2018 in ESSEX, JERICHO-RICHMOND VT ROUTE 117

The following is the anticipated work schedule:

  • Weather permitting, continued pavement markings between Valley View Drive and Sand Hill Road.  Traffic control will be present allowing for one lane of alternating traffic.

Motorists should expect minor delays.

Please use caution when traveling thru the construction zone.

VT 117 – December 13, 2018

Written by on December 12, 2018 in ESSEX, JERICHO-RICHMOND VT ROUTE 117

The following is the anticipated work schedule:

  • Weather permitting, pavement markings between Valley View Drive and Sand Hill Road.  Traffic control will be present allowing for one lane of alternating traffic.

Motorists should expect minor delays.

Please use caution when traveling thru the construction zone.

VT 117 – December 12, 2108

Written by on December 11, 2018 in ESSEX, JERICHO-RICHMOND VT ROUTE 117

The following is the anticipated work schedule:

  • Weather permitting, pavement markings between Valley View Drive and Sand Hill Road.  Traffic control will be present allowing for one lane of alternating traffic.

Motorists should expect minor delays.

Please use caution when traveling thru the construction zone.

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