Press Release

For Immediate Release:         Immediately

Submitted by:                          Francine Perkins
                                                Project Outreach Coordinator

Dated:                                    6/9/15

Walden VT 15 Bridge Replacement Project Construction Dates Postponed

Construction to replace the Walden VT 15 Bridge 83, located over Joe’s Brook approximately 5 miles southeasterly of the Hardwick/Walden town line has been postponed.

Originally, construction was scheduled to begin this week with the closure period starting June 22^nd.  The contractor has postponed the closure dates due to coordination with a supplier for bridge components that are needed during the closure period.  The contractor has a window of time between June 22^nd and August 21^st to close the bridge for 28-days.  New construction dates have not been confirmed and will be released as soon as they become available. 

Crews will mobilize equipment and perform light preparation work for the next few weeks. 

The project will replace the existing bridge, which has a sub-standard width and is in poor condition, with a new bridge that meets current design standards.  The new bridge will be 58 feet in length and 34.25 feet wide including two 11 foot travel lanes and 4’4” shoulders.  Accelerated Bridge Construction methods will be used, which will expedite construction. 

During the bridge closure period, a traffic detour will be in effect and marked with directional signs.  Motorists wanting to travel to Hardwick on VT 15 from US 2 West will continue on US 2 West to VT 215 Marshfield and follow VT 215 to VT 15 in Walden.  Motorists traveling from VT 15 in Walden to US 2 East will take VT 215 to Marshfield to US 2 East. 

After the closure period ends, work will continue on the bridge with daily lane closures.  Traffic control personnel will be present to assist in maintaining traffic flow.  The project completion is October 16, 2015. 

Work updates and press releases will be issued and distributed to various media sources.  Information will also be available on www.roadworkupdates.com.

Francine Perkins of FRP Enterprises, LLC has been assigned as Project Outreach Coordinator to work with the Vermont Agency of Transportation and J.A. McDonald on this project.  Anyone with questions or concerns about this project, should contact Francine Perkins at 802-479-6994.