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Richmond Bridge #29 Replacement Project

Posted Thursday, November 14, 2024
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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.:
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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.
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​​​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