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 through Wednesday @ noon:
- Weather permitting, continue paving.
MOTORISTS SHOULD EXPECT DELAYS!
Traffic control will be present allowing for one lane of alternating traffic.
Work will resume on Monday, July 8, 2019 after the Independence Day holiday.
MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN!
SAFETY FIRST!
SPEED LIMIT WILL BE ENFORCED!
Beginning mid-morning approx. 9 am – 10 am start:
• Weather permitting, continue paving from the intersection of Route 2 in Richmond proceeding west.
Motorists can expect long delays.
MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN!
SAFETY FIRST!
SPEED LIMIT WILL BE ENFORCED!
Monday – Friday:
- Continue guardrail installation between Skunk Hollow Road and Barber Farm Road
Wednesday – Saturday:
- Weather permitting, paving to begin at the intersection of US Route 2 and proceeding west on VT Route 117. M
MOTORISTS SHOULD EXPECT EXTENDED DELAYS!
Traffic control will be present allowing for one lane of alternating traffic.
MOTORISTS PLEASE SLOW DOWN!
SAFETY FIRST!
SPEED LIMIT WILL BE ENFORCED!
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