Work Update
Walden Bridge Replacement –VT 15
Walden BRF030-3 (5)

Project Location:  Bridge 83 is located on VT 15 in Walden over Joe’s Brook approximately 5 miles southeasterly of the Hardwick/Walden town line. 

BRIDGE 83 ON VT 15 IS CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC.  THE DETOUR BELOW IS IN EFFECT UNTIL THE BRIDGE IS REOPENED. 

Detour - A traffic detour is 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 in 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.

Saturday (7/18) and Sunday (7/19) - Crews are planning to work on the project all weekend.

Week of July 20^th, 2105

Construction Progress – Last week, crews poured the sub footing and placed the precast footings at Abutment #1.  The precast abutment was also set at abutment #1.  Crews excavated to ledge on abutment #2 and plan to pour the sub footing Friday (7/17) and set the precast footing on Saturday (7/18).

Week of July 20^th – Crews will set abutment #2 and start backfilling both abutments.  NEXT beams are scheduled to be installed mid-week.  Backfilling will continue for the approach slabs placement. 

Traffic delays are expected during the closure period while the detour is in effect. Motorists are encouraged to allow for extra time and plan accordingly. 

Contact Francine Perkins, Project Outreach Coordinator, at 802-479-6994 with questions.  Visit www.roadworkupdates.com to view the most recent updates for the project.

Francine Perkins

Project Outreach Coordinator

FRP Enterprises, LLC

802-479-6994