Construction Update - Friday, September 12, 2025

TRAFFIC IMPACT AND DURATION: From Sunday, September 14, through Friday, September 19, between the hours of 7 PM and 6 AM, crews will be working on U.S. 2/7 near the Highpoint Center driveway under lane closures and lane reductions. One lane will be maintained in each direction along U.S. 2/7 under traffic shifts. The entrance to Highpoint Center across from South Park Drive will be closed during nighttime hours (7 PM – 6 AM), reopening each morning. Access will be maintained via the southern driveway.

From Monday, September 15, through Friday, September 19, between 6 AM and 3 PM, crews will be working along U.S. 2/7 between South Park Drive and Mountain View Drive under lane closures and lane reductions. Lane width reductions may be in place along the Interstate 89 (I-89) southbound on-ramp. The on-ramp will remain open.

Motorists should expect significant delays when traveling through the work zone and along adjacent roadways. Please plan ahead, leaving plenty of additional time to get to and from your destination. Whenever possible, consider alternate routes or other forms of transportation such as carpooling, ridesharing, transit, biking, or walking. Drivers should slow down, use caution, and follow flaggers and road signs.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: During the nighttime hours, crews will be installing drainage infrastructure along U.S. 2/7 near the Highpoint Center driveway. During the daytime hours, crews will begin mobilizing construction equipment to the site. The installation of erosion prevention and sediment control systems throughout the project area will take place early next week. Mid-week, construction of the stormwater retention pond near the I-89 southbound on-ramp will begin.

LOCATION: U.S. Routes 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 Fall 2023

                                           Contract 2 Summer 2027

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Nearby Construction Project Highlights:

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 construct the Exit 17 acceleration and deceleration lanes and install traffic signals on U.S. 2.
  • Traffic Impacts: Monday – Friday, 6 AM – 7 PM | I-89 northbound and southbound single-lane closures near Exit 17 during off-peak hours. U.S. 2 lane closures and intermittent alternating one-way traffic. 
  • Construction: Spring 2024 - Summer 2026
  • Project Website

City of Winooski Project – Main Street Revitalization

  • 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 continue with traffic signal upgrades, brick paver installation, road reconstruction, and underground utility and stormwater work.
  • Traffic Impacts: Monday – Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM | Main Street restricted to northbound traffic only; Southbound traffic detoured to Tigan Street and Weaver Street. Periodic side street closures at Main Street intersections. 
  • Construction: Spring 2024 – Summer 2026
  • Project Website