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.
- Begin side road and large driveway tie-ins starting at the Essex end of the project working east.
- Continue signal work at the intersection of VT 289
- Bridge joint work near Barber Farm Road
MOTORISTS EXPECT DELAYS!
MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN!
SAFETY FIRST!
SPEED LIMIT WILL BE ENFORCED – FINES ARE DOUBLED!
Monday through Friday:
- Weather permitting, begin paving abutting side road and driveway tie-ins beginning on the Essex end of the project working east.
Monday & Tuesday:
- Weather permitting, bridge joint work near Barber Farm Road.
EXPECT DELAYS!
MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN!
SAFETY FIRST!
SPEED LIMIT WILL BE ENFORCED – FINES ARE DOUBLED!
- Weather permitting, continued paving on 9/11/19 in the eastbound lane from Bradley Bow Road proceeding east to the end – Route 2 intersection. We are expecting motorists to encounter extended delays – plan accordingly!
EXPECT EXTENDED DELAYS!
MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN!
SAFETY FIRST!
SPEED LIMIT WILL BE ENFORCED – FINES ARE DOUBLED!
Saturday, Monday through Friday:
- Weather permitting, complete final paving on VT 117 to the VT Route 2 intersection in Richmond and begin paving abutting side road tie-ins.
Wednesday:
- Installation of rumble strip
Thursday & Friday:
- Weather permitting, bridge joint work throughout the project.
EXPECT EXTENDED DELAYS!
MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN!
SAFETY FIRST!
SPEED LIMIT WILL BE ENFORCED – FINES ARE DOUBLED!
- 7:00 a.m. Weather permitting, paving continues near the intersection of Skunk Hollow Road proceeding east. Motorists can expect a lane closure with 1-way alternating traffic.
- Signal work at the intersection of VT-289.
EXPECT EXTENDED DELAYS!
MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN!
SAFETY FIRST!
SPEED LIMIT WILL BE ENFORCED – FINES ARE DOUBLED!
- 8:30 a.m. Weather permitting, expect a lane closure near the intersection of N. Williston Road proceeding east through the intersection of Skunk Hollow Road as paving continues.
MOTORISTS EXPECT EXTENDED DELAYS!
MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN!
SAFETY FIRST!
SPEED LIMIT WILL BE ENFORCED – FINES ARE DOUBLED!
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