November 12, 2026 | By Waterbury Roundabout
The resurfacing project on Interstate 89 southbound between Waterbury Exit 10 and Montpelier Exit 8 is COMPLETED. VTrans photo
Weekly Road Work reports are assembled with information from the Vermont Agency of Transportation on projects in the region, the Waterbury Public Works Department, and other local highway departments for projects in Waterbury and neighboring communities as necessary.
Motorists are reminded to drive with caution through work zones and to follow posted speed limits. Speeding fines are doubled in work areas along the interstate.
Waterbury
This section will be updated as information on local project is available.
Duxbury
The town road crew has scheduled a culvert replacement on Morse Road for Tuesday, Nov. 10, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The plan is to keep one lane open, but there could be delays.
Stowe
The Town of Stowe has closed the Weeks Hill Road Bridge in Stowe, near the intersection of Mayo Farm Road, for construction of a new bridge. The closure is anticipated to remain in place through the end of November. A signed detour will be in place. Please plan accordingly and use an alternate route.
Interstate 89 | Richmond-Waterbury, southbound
Bridge joint work is being done along the I-89 southbound project Richmond and Waterbury. VTrans photo
The resurfacing project on Interstate 89 southbound between Richmond Exit 11 and Waterbury/Stowe Exit 10 is nearing completion for this season. Work this week is focusing on bridge joints and general project clean-up ahead of the winter project break. This project is slated for completion in 2027.
Night work hours for work this week are Sunday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for cleanup and bridge joint work near Exit 11, weather permitting. Motorists can continue to expect one-lane travel in the Exit 11 vicinity.
Drivers are urged to use both lanes to the merge points and to anticipate slow-moving travel and uneven lanes.
Reminders: Do not follow construction vehicles into the work zone. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph and fines will be doubled.
UPCOMING EXIT 10 RAMP CLOSURE: Heads up for on-ramp closures Monday-Wednesday, Nov. 16-18, at Exit 10 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This post will be updated.
Tree cutting along I-89 Middlesex
VTrans has crews doing tree-cutting along Interstate 89 near Exit 9 in Middlesex this week. The northbound off ramp will need be closed Monday and possibly Tuesday if needed, Nov. 9-10, from9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Exit 9 northbound on-ramp will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If more time is needed, it will be closed again on Thursday during the same time window.