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: July 25, 2024
TRAFFIC IMPACTS BELOW:
U.S. Route 2 Monday through Friday 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.
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: Completed survey of the five girders installed; Began forming the new bridge deck; Installed additional traffic protection measures.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:
The following is the anticipated work schedule for the week beginning July 29, 2024
Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
Continue forming the bridge deck.
Remove and reset the fire hydrant located near the fire station.
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