Construction Update: August 21, 2014 VTrans would like to keep you informed of construction activities related to the following projects: · Waterbury Roundabout Project · Bolton - Waterbury US 2 Reclaim Project · Northbound Off Ramp Signal Project Thank you in advance for your cooperation. In observance of Labor Day, work on construction will stop on Friday, August 29th, 2014 by 12:00pm and will not resume until Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014. Waterbury Roundabout Project AOT Project No: STP SGNL (18) Project Location: Intersection of Routes 100/2 in Waterbury. Week of August 25, 2014 Route 2 – Crews will continue installing new water lines on Route 2 west between Butler Street and the Route 100/Route 2 intersection throughout the week. Travel will be reduced to alternating one-way traffic with flaggers present to assist in maintaining traffic flow. Union Street/Route 2 – Crews will be excavating adjacent to the roadway near the intersection of Union Street and Route 2. Two-way traffic will be maintained during this work. Pedestrian Path Near Maxi’s – Crews will be excavating in the area of the pedestrian walkway in front of Maxi’s Restaurant. Motorists are reminded that there is a new temporary traffic pattern in effect on Route 100 southbound and northbound as follows: · Route 100 southbound – There are now two lanes southbound that serve as turning lanes for Route 2 east and Route 2 west. New traffic signals control traffic turning onto Route 2 east and west. · Route 100 Northbound – Route 100 northbound has been reduced to one lane from the intersection of Route 2. A new traffic signal controls Route 2 eastbound traffic turning onto Route 100. This temporary traffic pattern change will be in effect until approximately mid-September while the former Route 100 northbound is reconstructed. Motorists should be aware of pedestrians and bicyclists as the new traffic pattern change consists of 12’ travel lanes with no shoulders. Traffic – Traffic delays can be expected throughout the week. Bolton-Waterbury (US 2 Reclaim) AOT Project No: STP 2709(1) Project Location: Route 2 – Parro’s Gun Shop in Waterbury west along Route 2 to just beyond Latham Trailer Sales in Bolton. Estimated completion late August 2014. Saturday, 8/23/14 – Crews will be paving in Bolton between Bolton Access Road and the Bolton/Waterbury Town Line. Ditching crews will also be working throughout the project area. Both operations will require alternating one-way traffic in the construction zone. Week of August 25, 2014 Paving – Paving will continue throughout the project all week. Paving is weather dependent. Paving crews will also start preparing driveway aprons and side road entrances for final paving. Ditching and guardrail operations will be working throughout the project area all week. Traffic – All work will require alternating one-way travel around the construction area. Traffic control personnel will be present to assist in maintaining traffic flow. Motorists should anticipate traffic delays while traveling through the project. Please allow for extra time in your travel plans. Northbound Off Ramp Signal Project AOT Project No. NHG SGNL(43) Project Location: The Northbound Off Ramp Signal Project is located at Exit 10 at the intersection of I-89 and VT100. Week of August 25, 2014 Light work will be performed on the project this week. Traffic – Minimal traffic delays can be expected this week. Please focus on safety when driving through the construction work zone and remember, it is now against the law to use a hand held cell phone in a construction work zone. Contact Francine Perkins, 802-479-6994 with questions.
Posted on: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 11:26:40 +0000