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: June 27, 2024
TRAFFIC IMPACTS BELOW
U.S. Route 2 Monday through Wednesday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 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 traffic to travel in the southbound passing lane between Mile Marker 75.45 to Mile Marker 76.79.
-Southbound passing lane closed to southbound traffic between Mile Marker 77.29 to Mile Marker 75.71.
This new lane configuration will be in effect for the next several weeks.
Northbound and southbound traffic entering the traffic control zone shall expect the zipper merge to be implemented. Please follow the direction of the traffic control signs and devices.
Motorists shall follow the posted speed limit within the construction zone; Speed enforement will be present, and fines will be doubled.
PROJECT UPDATE: New traffic pattern was implemented; Built crane pads and mobilized cranes; Received steel beams to project site.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning July 1, 2024
Monday through Wednesday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
-Begin Phase II - Steel erection.
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 received 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