Weekly Construction Update - Friday, April 10, 2026
TRAFFIC IMPACT AND DURATION: From Monday, April 13, through Friday, April 17, between 6 AM and 3 PM, there will be a southbound lane closure along the west side of U.S. 2/7 from Whitcomb Street to Mountain View Drive. In addition, there will be an intermittent northbound lane closure along the east side of U.S. 2/7 between South Park Drive and the Interstate 89 (I-89) southbound on-ramp and along the I-89 northbound off-ramp.
Motorists should expect significant delays when traveling through the work zone and along adjacent roadways. Please plan ahead, consider alternative routes, or use other forms of transportation (carpooling, ridesharing, transit, biking, or walking). Drivers should slow down, use caution, and follow flaggers and signage.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: Crews will continue to work on roadway widening and the installation of light pole foundations and conduit along the west side of U.S. 2/7 between Whitcomb Street and the I-89 southbound off-ramp and the I-89 northbound on-ramp and Mountain View Drive. Crews will continue installing overhead sign foundations along the east side of U.S. 2/7 between South Park Drive and I-89 southbound on-ramp and along the I-89 northbound off-ramp. In addition, temporary traffic signals will be installed at the intersection of U.S. 2/7 at South Park Drive/Highpoint Center.
Crews construct the forms and set the rebar for an overhead sign foundation.
Crews place gravel subbase for the roadway widening along U.S. 2/7.
Nearby Construction Project Highlights:
VTrans Colchester Exit 17 Project
- Project Area: I-89 Exit 17, U.S. 7 between the Shell Gas Station and Wiley Road, U.S. 2 between Chimney Corner and Jasper Mine Road
- Next week: Crews will install construction signage and work on the traffic signals on U.S. 2 and U.S. 7 during the day.
- Traffic Impacts: Monday – Friday, 6 AM – 7 PM | Intermittent single lane closures with traffic shifts along U.S. 2 and U.S. 7, as needed.
- Project Website
- Construction: Spring 2024 – Summer 2026
City of Winooski Main Street Revitalization Project
- Project Area: Main Street in Winooski, between the railroad bridge near Maple Street and the Colchester town line near Checkerbay Carwash
- Next week: Crews will conduct sidewalk work and roadway structure adjustments.
- Traffic Impacts: Monday – Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM | On-street parking restrictions and traffic shifts along Main Street between Lafountain Street and Tigan Street.
- Project website
- Construction: Spring 2024 – Summer 2026