VT ROUTE 2A SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
Please be advised beginning September 2018 the Vermont Agency of Transportation in conjunction with Engineers Construction, Inc. will begin the 2018 – 2019 safety improvement project on VT Route 2A from the intersection of Bittersweet Circle to the bridge over the Winooski River. The anticipated completion date is August 16, 2019.
This project will consist of widening the existing roadway to accommodate a two-way left turn lane throughout the corridor, including designated left turn lanes at James Brown Drive and River Cove Road. A new signal and crosswalk will be installed at the James Brown Drive intersection. Also included in this project is new curbing, drainage, sidewalk, pedestrian improvements, stormwater mitigation along with repaving the project area with new pavement markings and signage.
During the construction period, motorists should expect traffic flow to be maintained with free-flowing two-way traffic during day time construction hours. Construction activities that require one-way alternating traffic will be completed at nighttime between the hours of 7:00pm and 6:00am so as to cause minimal disruption to commuting traffic. Motorists should expect delays due to the high volume of traffic.
For anyone interested in learning more about the project, there will be a team at the July 24, 2018 Selectboard Meeting at the Williston Town Hall. This specific item is on the docket for 8:00pm.
Anyone with questions or concerns regarding the project may contact Stephanie Barrett, Public Outreach Coordinator at 802-862-6085. If you would like to receive project updates when the construction begins, you mail email [email protected] your request to be added to the distribution list. To follow us on Facebook search “Route 2A Safety Improvements”.
THE NEWLY INSTALLED NORTHBOUND LEFT TURN LANE FOR JAMES BROWN DRIVE HAS BEEN OPENED TO TRAFFIC.
The following is the anticipated daytime work schedule for the week beginning Monday, November 4, 2019:
Monday through Friday:
- Minimal work in anticipation of winter shutdown
Motorists should have minimal affect by this work. Two-way traffic will be maintained.
THE NEWLY INSTALLED LANE HAS BEEN OPENED TO TRAFFIC. MOTORISTS ARE URGED TO USE CAUTION UNTIL THE TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKINGS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
The following is the anticipated daytime work schedule for the week beginning Saturday, October 26, 2019:
Saturday, Monday through Friday:
- Weather permitting, additional installation of pavement markings may be installed
- Sidewalk work on the north corner at James Brown Drive
- General cleanup work in anticipation of winter shutdown
Please note the work schedule will not be everyday or all week. Scheduling is subject to weather and scheduling with subcontractors.
Motorists should have minimal affect by this work. Two-way traffic will be maintained.
The following is the anticipated daytime work schedule for the week beginning Monday, October 21, 2019:
Monday through Friday:
- Continue ditch and shoulder work
- Continue widening work on James Brown Drive
- Curb and structure work around Morgan Parkway
- General cleanup work in anticipation of winter shut down
Monday and Tuesday: – 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.:
- Weather permitting, shoulder paving along Route 2A
Motorists should expect minimal delays. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Pedestrians will be detoured around the work area.
The following is the anticipated daytime work schedule for the week beginning Monday, October 14, 2019.
Monday – No work due to the Columbus Day holiday
Tuesday through Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.:
- Continue ditch and shoulder work south of Morgan Parkway
- Continue widening work on James Brown Drive
Tuesday and Wednesday (Wed. if necessary) – 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.:
- Paving the widened area from Morgan Parkway south to River Cove Road. Traffic control will be present at Morgan Parkway.
Motorists should have minimal affect by this work. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Pedestrians will be detoured around the work area.
Wednesday and Thursday – 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.:
- Milling (grinding) the existing roadway from the bridge to River Cove Road
Traffic control will be present allowing for one-lane of alternating traffic within the work area. Motorists should plan for delays.
Please use caution while traveling thru the work zone.
Final Route 2A Widening 
James Brown Drive Widening
The following is the anticipated daytime work schedule for the week beginning Monday, October 7, 2019.
Monday through Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.:
- Continue ditch and shoulder work south of Morgan Parkway
- Widening work on James Brown Drive – flaggers will be present
Motorists should have minimal affect by this work. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Pedestrians will be detoured around the work area.
Monday through Friday – 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.:
- It is in hopes that night work will not be necessary (providing the 2A widening gets completed tonight & tomorrow night 10/3& 10/4) . If necessary, widening work will continue and Traffic control will be present allowing for one-lane of alternating traffic within the work area. Motorists should plan for delays.
Traffic control will be present allowing for one-lane of alternating traffic within the work area. Motorists should plan for delays.
Please use caution while traveling thru the work zone.
The following is the anticipated daytime work schedule for the week beginning Monday, September 30, 2019.
Monday through Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.:
- Continue ditch and shoulder work
- Potential signal work
Motorists should have minimal affect by this work. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Pedestrians will be detoured around the work area.
Monday through Friday – 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.:
- Continue excavation for the widening of the east side of Route 2A.
Traffic control will be present allowing for one-lane of alternating traffic within the work area. Motorists should plan for delays.
Please use caution while traveling thru the work zone.
Prep for paving 
Base pavement 
Paving leveling course
The following is the anticipated daytime work schedule for the week beginning Monday, September 23, 2019.
Monday through Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.:
- Continue shaping & ditch cleanup after nighttime excavation work
Motorists should have minimal affect by this work. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Pedestrians will be detoured around the work area.
Monday through Thursday – 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.:
- Continue widening of the east side of Route 2A.
Traffic control will be present allowing for one-lane of alternating traffic within the work area. Motorists should plan for delays.
Please use caution while traveling thru the work zone.
New signals 
Road widening 
Grading widening
The following is the anticipated daytime work schedule for the week beginning Monday, September 16, 2019.
Monday through Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.:
- Installation of the new traffic signal at James Brown Drive intersection
- Continue shaping & ditch cleanup after nighttime excavation work
Motorists should have minimal affect by this work. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Pedestrians will be detoured around the work area.
Monday through Thursday – 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.:
- Continue widening of the east side of Route 2A.
Traffic control will be present allowing for one-lane of alternating traffic within the work area. Motorists should plan for delays.
Please use caution while traveling thru the work zone.
The following is the anticipated daytime work schedule for the week beginning Sunday, September 8, 2019.
Monday through Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.:
- Continue work on the signal at the James Brown Drive intersection
- Shaping & ditch cleanup after nighttime excavation work
Motorists should have minimal affect by this work. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Pedestrians will be detoured around the work area.
Sunday through Thursday – 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.:
- Continue widening of the east side of Route 2A at the north end of the project working south.
Traffic control will be present allowing for one-lane of alternating traffic within the work area. Motorists should plan for delays.
Please use caution while traveling thru the work zone.
The following is the anticipated daytime work schedule for the week beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
Tuesday through Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.:
- Continue work on the signal at the James Brown Drive intersection
- Shaping & ditch cleanup after nighttime excavation work
Motorists should have minimal affect by this work. Two-way traffic will be maintained. Pedestrians will be detoured around the work area.
Tuesday through Friday – 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.:
- Widening of the east side of Route 2A begins at the north end of the project
Traffic control will be present allowing for one-lane of alternating traffic within the work area. Motorists should plan for delays.
Please use caution while traveling thru the work zone.
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