For Immediate Release
Submitted By:  Francine Perkins, Project Outreach Coordinator
802-479-6994

VTrans to Resume Work on Reconstruction Project -US 2 Cabot 

April 12, 2018 – The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is scheduled to resume construction on the US 2 Cabot Danville reconstruction project.  The 1.4 mile project extends along US 2 from Last Road to Danville Hill Road in Cabot.  This multi-year construction project began last August and is expected to extend into 2019.  Crews are expected back out on the project the week of April 16th, 2018, weather permitting.

In 2017, crews reconstructed the east end of the project from Danville Hill Road to approximately Goodrich’s Maple Farm.  Crews partially constructed the new Bridge #88, located just west of Goodrich’s Maple Farm where a temporary bridge is currently carrying traffic.

Full depth reconstruction of US 2 will continue from Goodrich’s Maple Farm to the west end of the project near Last Road.  Construction to reconstruct US 2 will include replacement of existing underlying select materials and widening of US 2 to 12 foot travel lanes and 8 foot shoulders.  Along with the new select materials, three layers of new pavement will be placed.  Plans also call for new drainage improvements throughout the project.

As part of this project, along with Bridge #88, Bridge #87, near Last Road, is also scheduled for replacement.  Temporary bridges will carry traffic during both bridge replacements.  US 2 will undergo a shift in alignment and grade change at Bridge #88 to increase safety.

In an effort to minimize traffic disruptions, temporary two-way diversions will be constructed along US 2 to maintain traffic flow during construction. Alternating one-way traffic will also be maintained to allow construction vehicles to access the work site and other construction related tasks.  

Access to all residences and Goodrich’s Maple Farm will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.

Contact Francine Perkins, Project Outreach Coordinator, FRP Enterprises, LLC with any questions or concerns with regards to the project at 802-479-6994.  Construction updates will be emailed weekly and posted at www.roadworkupdates.com.

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