Weekly Construction Update 9/29/2023

DATE: Friday, September 29, 2023

TRAFFIC IMPACT AND DURATION:

Next week, during the daytime hours of 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the outermost northbound lane of U.S. 2/7 will be closed for independent utility work. Independent utility crews will begin working beneath the interstate bridges continuing south towards South Park Drive (near Burger King). 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:  

Next week, S.D. Ireland crews will be off-site.

Next week, during the daytime hours, Vermont Gas Systems will be conducting independent utility work along the east side of U.S. 2/7 between the Interstate bridges and South Park Drive under a single-lane closure. This independent utility work is anticipated to begin on Tuesday, October 3, and continue over the next several weeks.

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

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