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 schedule on VT 117:

Written by on August 23, 2018 in ESSEX, JERICHO-RICHMOND VT ROUTE 117

For the week beginning, Saturday, August 25, 2018:

Saturday:

  • 7:00 am Weather permitting, continue 2nd reclaiming phase from Valley View Drive to Tiffany Lane.

Monday thru Friday:

  • Complete 2nd reclaiming phase early in the week.
  • Installation of cold mix begins from the Essex/Jericho town line proceeding west to Tiffany Lane.
  • Underdrain work continues between Skunk Hollow Road and Jericho/Richmond town line.
  • Continue slope stabilization work between Barber Farm Road to the intersection of US Route 2.

Traffic control will be present allowing for one lane of alternating traffic within the construction areas.

Motorists please be aware:

  • There will not be a center line from the Essex/Jericho Town line to Tiffany Lane
  • Rough roadway surface
  • Please drive slowly & use caution!

Commuting motorists should seek alternate routes.  Expect delays during peak hours!

 

VT 117 – August 24 & 25, 2018

Written by on August 23, 2018 in ESSEX, JERICHO-RICHMOND VT ROUTE 117

The anticipated work schedule for Friday, August 24, 2018 is as follows:

  • Weather permitting, continue 2nd reclaiming phase between Sand Hill Road and Valley View Road – skipping over the temporary pavement within the VT-289 intersection.
  • Underdrain work between Skunk Hollow and Barber Farm Roads

The anticipated work schedule for Saturday, August 25, 2018 is as follows:

  • Weather permitting, continue 2nd reclaiming phase between Valley View Road and Tiffany Lane.

Motorists expect delays as traffic control will be present allowing for one lane of alternating traffic within the work zone.  

 

MOTORIST USE CAUTION – ROUGH ROAD SURFACE – NO LANE MARKINGS!

VT 117 – August 23, 2018

Written by on August 22, 2018 in ESSEX, JERICHO-RICHMOND VT ROUTE 117

The anticipated work activities are as follows:

  • 7:00am Continue underdrain work between Skunk Hollow and Barber Farm Roads.
  • 8:00am Weather permitting, continue 2nd reclaiming phase between Sand Hill Road and Tiffany Lane – skipping over the temporary pavement within the VT-289 intersection.

MOTORIST USE CAUTION – ROUGH ROAD SURFACE – NO LANE MARKINGS!

VT 117 – August 22, 2018

Written by on August 21, 2018 in ESSEX, JERICHO-RICHMOND VT ROUTE 117

The anticipated work schedule is as follows:

  • Abutting driveway prep along with structure adjustment work needed between VT-289 and Tiffany Lane to continue reclaiming the remainder of the week.
  • Underdrain work between Skunk Hollow and Barber Farm Roads

MOTORIST USE CAUTION – ROUGH ROAD SURFACE – NO LANE MARKINGS!

VT 117 – August 21, 2018

Written by on August 20, 2018 in ESSEX, JERICHO-RICHMOND VT ROUTE 117

The anticipated work schedule is as follows:

  • 9:00am  Weather permitting, continue 2nd reclaiming phase between N. Williston Road and Greenfield Road.
  • 7:00am  Culvert replacement just west of the Barber Farm Road intersection.

MOTORIST USE CAUTION – ROUGH ROAD SURFACE – NO LANE MARKINGS!

 

Next week’s anticipated schedule on VT 117:

Written by on August 16, 2018 in ESSEX, JERICHO-RICHMOND VT ROUTE 117
Next week’s anticipated schedule on VT 117:

For the week beginning Saturday, August 18, 2018:

 Saturday:

  • 7:00 am Weather permitting, continue 2nd reclaiming phase from approximately N. Williston Road proceeding west through the Sand Hill Road intersection.

Monday thru Friday:

  • Weather permitting, continue 2nd reclaiming phase working westbound to Tiffany Lane, Essex.
  • Slope stabilization work continues between Barber Farm Road and the US Route 2 intersection, Richmond.
  • Culvert replacement just west of the Barber Farm Road intersection.
  • Underdrain work continues between Barber Farm Road and US Route 2 intersection.

 

Motorists please be aware:

  • There will not be a center line from the Essex/Jericho Town line to Tiffany Lane
  • Rough roadway surface
  • Please drive slowly & use caution!  

Commuting motorists should seek alternate routes.  Expect delays during peak hours!

Traffic control will be present allowing for one lane of alternating traffic within the construction areas.

VT 117 – August 17 & 18, 2018

Written by on August 16, 2018 in ESSEX, JERICHO-RICHMOND VT ROUTE 117

The anticipated work schedule for Friday is:

  • 8:30 am Weather permitting, continue 2nd reclaiming phase from approximately N. Williston Road proceeding west through the Sand Hill Road intersection.  This phase includes adding a stabilize agent added to the subbase. This agent takes time to cure causing a maximum of 2 hour lane restriction after installation is completed.
  • 7:00 am Continued road maintenance due to the recent rain from Sand Hill Road and Tiffany Lane.

The anticipated work schedule for Saturday is:

  • 7:00 am Weather permitting, continue 2nd reclaiming phase from approximately N. Williston Road proceeding west through the Sand Hill Road intersection.

Motorists should expect traffic control with lane closures allowing for alternating traffic.

DRIVE SLOW – DRIVE WITH CAUTION – ROUGH ROADWAY!

VT 117 – August 16, 2018

Written by on August 15, 2018 in ESSEX, JERICHO-RICHMOND VT ROUTE 117

The anticipated work schedule for the day is as follows:

  • 8:30am  The 2nd reclaiming phase to continue in the eastbound lane between the Essex/Jericho town line and N. Williston Road.  This phase includes adding a stabilize agent added to the subbase. This agent takes time to cure causing a maximum of 2 hour lane restriction after installation is completed.
  • 7:00am  Continued slope stabilization work between VT-289 on-ramps and Greenfield Road.

Motorists should expect traffic control with lane closures allowing for alternating traffic.

DRIVE SLOW – DRIVE WITH CAUTION!

VT 117 – August 15, 2018

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

The anticipated work schedule is as follows:

  • 8:30am  The 2nd reclaiming phase to begin at the Essex/Jericho town line.  This phase includes adding a stabilize agent added to the subbase. This agent takes time to cure causing a maximum of 2 hour lane restriction after installation is completed.
  • 7:00am  Continued slope stabilization work between Barber Farm Road and the Essex/Jericho town line.

Motorists should expect traffic control with lane closures allowing for alternating traffic.

DRIVE SLOW – DRIVE WITH CAUTION!

VT 117 – August 14, 2017

Written by on August 13, 2018 in ESSEX, JERICHO-RICHMOND VT ROUTE 117
The anticipated work activities are as follows:
  • Continued removal of unsuitable material and backfilling with new material to proper grade Williston Road to Sand Hill Road.
  • Continued culvert east of N. Williston Road.
  • Slope stabilization work continues within the Skunk Hollow Road area.

Continued road maintenance as needed.

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