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.
For the week beginning Monday, July 30, 2018:
Monday thru Friday:
• Continue reclaiming the roadway from Sand Hill Road proceeding west to Tiffany Lane.
• Continue underdrain work from the Essex/Jericho Town line proceeding east.
• Shoulder/slope stabilization from the Essex/Jericho Town line proceeding east.
• Culvert replacement between N. Williston Road and the Essex/Jericho Town line.
• ROADWAY MAINTENANCE THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT!
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!
The anticipated work schedule is as follows:
- Reclaiming continues in the east bound lane from the Essex/Jericho Town Line proceeding to Sand Hill Road.
- Continue shoulder work around the VT 289 interchange
- Continued underdrain work within the Barber Farm Road area
ROADWAY MAINTENANCE AS NEEDED!
Motorists should expect delays with traffic control present allowing for one-lane of alternating traffic.
The anticipated work schedule is as follows:
- Continued shoulder cleanup work within the VT 289 area.
- Continued underdrain work will continue just east of Barber Farm Road, Jericho.
- Begin reclaiming the roadway from the Essex/Jericho Town line proceeding westbound. Reclaim takes 10″ of the road surface and basically rototills it and places it back as a gravel surface, recycling the existing material.
Monday thru Friday:
- Continue roadway excavation in various areas between Tiffany Lane to Sand Hill Road.
- Begin reclaiming the roadway from the Essex/Jericho Town line proceeding north. Reclaim takes 10″ of the road surface and basically rototills it and places it back as a gravel surface, recycling the existing material.
- ROADWAY MAINTENANCE THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT!
Motorists please be aware that the roadway surface will be rough for a duration of time – please drive slowly!
Roadway maintenance will be ongoing, as needed.
Commuting motorists should seek alternate routes. Expect delays during peak hours!
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