For Immediate Release
Contact: Francine Perkins
Public Outreach Coordinator
802-479-6994
US 2 Middlesex Bridge Replacement Project: I-89 Night Closures Exit 8 – Exit 9
Montpelier, VT – August 29, 2017 –The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is moving forward with plans to set the structural steel for the new US 2 bridge over I-89 in Middlesex. For the safety of motorists traveling on I-89, VTrans will close I-89 at night, one direction at a time, between Exit 8 – Montpelier and Exit 9 – Middlesex so crews can set the steel over the travel lanes.
Northbound I-89 closures will occur from approximately September 5th, 2017 through September 13, 2017, Monday through Thursday nights between the hours of 8:00 pm and 6:00 am.
Southbound I-89 closures will occur from approximately September 14, 2017 through September 21, 2017, Monday through Thursday nights between the hours of 8:00 pm and 6:00 am.
Motorists will be directed to use an alternate route using US 2 between Montpelier and Middlesex. The alternate route will be marked with signs.
During the closure periods, two-way traffic will be maintained on US 2 with occasional interruptions to allow equipment to access the site.
During the daytime, I-89 will be reduced to one-lane at the project site. Motorists can expect delays.
Contact Francine Perkins, Project Outreach Coordinator, FRP Enterprises, LLC with any comments with regards to the project at 802-479-6994. Construction updates and project photos are posted at http://www.us2middlesex.vtransprojects.vermont.gov/ .