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.
Monday and Tuesday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Continue shoulder clean up and ditch work throughout the project limits
Thursday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.:
- Installation of a new traffic signal mast arm at the VT-289 intersection. Motorists can expect a northbound off-ramp lane closure and delays.
MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN!
SAFETY FIRST!
SPEED LIMIT WILL BE ENFORCED!
ALL WORK THIS WEEK IS EXPECTED TO BE THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT LIMITS.
Monday and Tuesday:
- Continue milling the approaches on each end of the project along with all side road approaches
Wednesday through Friday:
- Driveway paving preparation work
Monday through Friday:
- Shoulder clean up and ditch work
Traffic control will be present allowing for one-lane of alternating travel within the construction zones. The speed limit will be enforced!
MOTORISTS, PLEASE SLOW DOWN! SAFETY FIRST!
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