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 16, 2018:
Monday thru Friday:
- Continue installing underdrain from Tiffany Lane to Sand Hill Road.
- Begin culvert work from Tiffany Lane to Sand Hill Road.
- ROADWAY MAINTENANCE THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT!
Motorists please be aware that the roadway surface will be rough for a duration of time. Crews will keep up with the maintenance to the best of their ability. Drive slowly!
Commuting motorists should seek alternate routes. Expect delays during peak hours!
• Continued cold planning between Sand Hill Road and the Essex/Jericho town line.
• Continued shoulder cleanup from the start of the project in Essex to the VT 289 interchange.
• Continued underdrain work between Sand Hill Road and VT 289 interchange.
MOTORISTS EXPECT DELAYS DURING PEAK HOURS!
Traffic control will be present allowing for one lane of alternating travel.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning Saturday, July 07, 2018:
Saturday thru Friday:
- Continue installing underdrain from N. Williston Road to the intersection of VT 289.
- Shoulder cleanup from VT 289 interchange to approx.. Tiffany Lane.
Monday thru Friday:
- Milling to begin from approx.. Tiffany Lane, Essex to Sand Hill Road with VT 289 interchange area gapped out. This work will grind down the existing roadway 4” – motorists should prepare for rough surface conditions.
Motorists should expect long delays and may want to seek alternate routes.
The anticipated construction activities (weather permitting) are as follows:
- Prepping and paving the milled surface within the VT-289 on/off ramps.
- Continued underdrain work between N. Williston Road and the Essex/Jericho town line.
Motorists may choose to seek alternate routes as they can expect delays during peak hours. Traffic control will be present allowing for 1-lane of alternating traffic within the construction zones.
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