BRIDGE 8 VT ROUTE 17
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) in conjunction with CCS Constructors, Inc. will be replacing Bridge 8 on VT Route 17 over the Otter Creek in New Haven, Vermont. The new bridge that will be slightly longer and include two 11’ travel lanes with 4’ shoulders on each side. Also included in this bridge replacement project will be a new fishing access northwest of the bridge. This fishing access will include parking and a boat launch.
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Anyone with questions/concerns regarding the project may contact Stephanie Barrett, Public Outreach Coordinator at 802-862-6085 throughout the project.
If you would like to receive a weekly update of the contractors anticipated work schedule please email [email protected] your request.
For the week beginning Monday, July 02, 2018.
The contractor will be working thru the Independence Day holiday in accordance with their schedule.
Monday thru Sunday:
- Continue setting forms in preparation for placement of concrete deck.
- Constructing new roadway approaches to the bridge.
Abutment
BRIDGE #8 ON VT ROUTE 17 REMAINS CLOSED TO TRAFFIC.
ALL motorists to follow the signed detour.
For the week beginning Monday, June 18, 2018:
Monday thru Sunday:
- Structural steel to be set in place as the new precast abutments have been set.
Steel to be placed
East abutment
BRIDGE #8 ON VT ROUTE 17 IS CLOSED TO TRAFFIC.
ALL motorists to follow the signed detour.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning Monday, June 11, 2018.
It is anticipated the contractor will be working 7 days/week to get this project completed.
Monday thru Sunday:
- Work continues on the removal of the existing bridge.
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning Monday, June 04, 2018.
It is anticipated the contractor will be working 7 days/week to get this project completed.
Monday – 6:00am:
- BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC. Newly installed signs will guide motorists along the detour.
Monday thru Sunday:
- Removal of the existing bridge to begin.
For the week beginning May 28, 2018:
Monday: – No work due to the Memorial Day Holiday!
Tuesday thru Friday:
- Continued driving steel H piling that will be utilized to support the new structure while preparing for demolition of the existing bridge.
June 4, 2018 remains the anticipated closure date of the bridge. Signs will be uncovered when the detour begins.
Monday thru Friday:
- Continued driving steel H piling that will be utilized to support the new structure while preparing for demolition of the existing bridge.
Motorists should expect traffic control to be present allowing for one lane of alternating traffic.
June 4, 2018 remains the anticipated closure date of the bridge. Signs to be installed this week but will remain covered until the detour begins.
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