This page contains updates from VTrans on the Richmond Bridge #29 Replacement Project
More information on this project can be found on the VTrans Project Page
https://vtrans.vermont.gov/projects/richmond-US2-bridge
RICHMOND BRIDGE BR#29
Replacement of Bridge no. 29 on US-2 in Richmond over I-89
DATE: November 14, 2024
TRAFFIC IMPACTS BELOW:
U.S. Route 2 Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. will have traffic control present with intermittent 1-lane of alternating travel.
I-89 Traffic in the Town of Richmond, south of Exit 11:
-Northbound passing lane is closed from Mile Marker 75.45 to Mile Marker 76.79.
-Southbound traffic will use the crossover into the northbound passing lane from Mile Marker 77.29 to Mile Marker 75.71.
Motorists shall follow the posted speed limit within the construction zone; Speed enforement will be present, and fines will be doubled.
PROJECT UPDATE: Continued demolition of the old bridge; Continued with project site restoration.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning November 18, 2024
Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.:
-Continue demolition of the old bridge.
-Restore traffic to both I-89 northbound and southbound lanes by late week.
-Continued project site restoration and cleanup work.
PLEASE USE CAUTION WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE AND FOLLOW THE POSTED SPEED LIMITS!
PROJECT TYPE: Complete bridge replacement
SPECIAL NOTICE: Please email sbarrett@coibsinc.com, reference Bridge#29, Richmond, if you would like to receive weekly project updates via email.
COMPLETION DATE: September 2025
Contact Information:
Name - Stephanie Barrett - Public Information Consultant
Phone - 802-399-7847
Email - sbarrett@coibsinc.com