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The Longley Covered Bridge in Montgomery.
The Longley Covered Bridge, also known as the Harnois Covered Bridge, is a wooden covered bridge that crosses the Trout River in Montgomery, Vermont on Longley Bridge Road. Built in 1863, this Town lattice truss bridge is the oldest of a group of area bridges built by brothers Sheldon & Savannah Jewett. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The bridge is closed to traffic, and has been bypassed by an adjacent temporary bridge.
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On The Road. Road Construction projects for this week in Scenic Vermont.
August 19, 2019
Welcome to On the Road. Here is a list of road construction projects happening throughout Vermont right now. Please drive safely in all work zones. Safe travels!
Interstates
I-89 Colchester – Reduced to one lane Between Exits 16 and 17 in each direction from 7AM and 7PM for rehabilitation work on Bridges 76 and 77. Bay Road will be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic throughout the week. Travelers should expect delays.
I-89 South Barre/Berlin – Northbound travel is reduced to one lane near Exit 6. Motorists should expect Rolling Roadblocks for ledge removal operations during off-peak commuter hours.
I-91 Guilford Welcome Center – Car travelers will continue to be rerouted to the truck parking area this week. The Welcome Center is not accessible to trucks, buses, and RVs until project completion on 08/23. Alternative parking locations for trucks, buses, and RVs (including overnight) have been authorized at the existing weigh station south of the Welcome Center.
I-91 Rockingham – Work continues during daytime hours on the bridge replacement project. Lane and speed reductions are in place within the work zone.
Around the State
Bethel/Royalton/Tunbridge – VT-107 and VT-110 have road improvement projects underway. VT-107 will include nightwork this week. Travelers should expect alternating one-lane traffic with slower speed limits and delays in these work zones.
Brandon – US-7 through Brandon is under construction for the final season. Slower speeds and some one-way alternating traffic can be expected.
Brandon/Goshen – A road reclaim project is underway along VT-73. Alternating one-lane traffic and speed reductions are in place. Expect some delays in work zones.
Bristol – Bridge #12 along VT-116 currently has a width restriction. A temporary traffic signal is in place, with alternating one-way traffic.
Essex, Jericho-Richmond – Alternating one-lane traffic in construction zones along VT-117. Travelers should expect reduced speeds and delays in this work zone.
Essex/Underhill – Daytime paving work along VT–15 from N. Underhill Station Rd. proceeding West. Nighttime paving between Saxon Hill Rd. to Essex Junction/Village town line. Motorists should plan on one-lane alternating traffic, with extended delays during peak hours most mornings and late afternoons.
Fairlee – VT-244 has a culvert project that will close the roadway just west of the intersection with US-5 from Friday 8/16 at 6PM until Monday 8/19 at 6AM. A signed detour will be in effect.
Jamaica/Winhall – A road reclaim project is underway along VT-30 from the intersection of VT-100N to the intersection with VT-11 in Winhall. Paving continues this week, including Saturday. Travelers should expect alternating one-lane traffic, slower speed limits, and delays.
Manchester/Peru/Winhall – Paving projects along VT Routes 7A, 11, and 30. Daytime work this week, with alternating one-way traffic throughout. Expect some delays.
Morristown – VT-12/15A/100 have a roadway improvement project at their intersection in Morristown. Travelers should expect day work Monday-Saturday, to include alternating one-lane traffic and intermittent delays.
Newport City – VT-191 is closed for slope remediation and will reopen on 08/19. Work hours are Monday through Saturday from 6AM to 7PM. Detour signs are posted to assist travelers.
North Hero/Grand Isle – US-2 has a temporary drawbridge open to two lanes of traffic. Speed limit set at 25 MPH. Cyclists and motorcycles, use caution. Mariners: The temporary drawbridge opens at the top of the hour between 8AM and 8PM, 7 days/week. Mariners can request drawbridge openings by the bridge tender on Channel 13 or at 802-372-4360.
Orleans Village Bridge – There is a one-way alternating traffic pattern on VT-58 and Maple Street. Expect delays.
Pittsford – Paving along VT-3 this week. Motorists can expect alternating one-lane traffic with some delays.
Rutland/Pittsford – Paving along US-7. Motorists will encounter alternating one-lane traffic and should plan on a few extra minutes for their travels.
Springfield – Improvement project at the intersection of US-5 and VT-11. Singular lane closures this week. One lane of traffic will be open in each direction at all times. Expect some minor delays.
St. Johnsbury – The Park and Ride at the intersection of US-2 and VT-2B is closed for improvements. Scheduled to re-open on 11/27.
Waterbury/Stowe – VT-100 rehabilitation project has day and night work this week. The roadway will be reduced to one lane with alternating one-way traffic. Flaggers and Uniformed Traffic Officers will be present. Expect delays.
Wilmington-Stratton – A new resurfacing project begins along VT-100. Motorists can expect intermittent periods of alternating one-way traffic from 7AM to 5PM between Wilmington and Dover.
Map of Scenic VT Construction Projects.
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The Longley Covered Bridge in Montgomery.
The Longley Covered Bridge, also known as the Harnois Covered Bridge, is a wooden covered bridge that crosses the Trout River in Montgomery, Vermont on Longley Bridge Road. Built in 1863, this Town lattice truss bridge is the oldest of a group of area bridges built by brothers Sheldon & Savannah Jewett. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The bridge is closed to traffic, and has been bypassed by an adjacent temporary bridge.
Comstock covered bridge in Montgomery.
The Comstock Covered Bridge is a wooden covered bridge that crosses the Trout River in Montgomery, Vermont on Comstock Bridge Road. Built in 1883, it is one of several area bridges built by Sheldon & Savannah Jewett. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
