Weekly Construction Update 11/3/2023
DATE: Friday, November 3, 2023
TRAFFIC IMPACT AND DURATION:
Monday, November 6, through Friday, November 10, during the daytime hours of 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., motorists should expect closures of the outermost northbound lane along U.S. 2/7 between South Park Drive and Mountain View Drive to facilitate independent utility work.
Motorists are strongly encouraged to use caution while driving through the work zone and pay close attention to signage as traffic patterns will change.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:
Major construction activities under phase 1 of the Exit 16 DDI project have been completed. VTrans will be conducting the final inspection early next week.
During daytime hours, Vermont Gas Systems will continue conducting independent utility work along the east side of U.S. 2/7 under a single-lane closure. This work is anticipated to continue for several more weeks.
Crews installed lane extension lines along Route 2/7 at the intersection of South Park Drive.
Crews installed lane extension lines along Route 2/7 at the intersection of Mountain View Drive.
LOCATION: U.S. 2/7 in Colchester starting at the Winooski town line and continuing north for 1.05 miles to Sunderland Woods Road.
PROJECTED COMPLETION: Contract 1 Spring 2024, Contract 2 Summer 2026