Construction Update

Colchester Exit 17 Project

Colchester NH 028-1(31) [National Highway]

DATE: Wednesday, November 27, 2024

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: In observance of Thanksgiving Day, crews will be out of the roadway by noon today, November 27, until Monday, December 2, at 7 a.m.

TRAFFIC IMPACT AND DURATION: From Monday, December 2, through Friday, December 6, Interstate 89 (I-89) will be intermittently reduced to a single lane in both directions near Exit 17 during off-peak hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on I-89 northbound and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on I-89 southbound throughout the week.

The I-89 northbound off-ramp slip lane to U.S. Route 2 (U.S. 2) westbound will remain closed 24/7 for bridge construction. Motorists can turn right or left onto U.S. 2 at the signalized intersection.



Motorists should slow down, use caution, and pay attention to flaggers and road signage while traveling through the work zone. 

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: During daytime hours, crews will continue to construct the new U.S 2 bridge over I-89, including moving the cranes and crane pads utilized for the structural steel girder installation, and continuing work on the new bridge retaining walls.

Crews install structural steel girders for the new U.S. 2 bridge over I-89 in Colchester, VT. 

LOCATION: The segment of U.S. 2, starting just east of Jasper Mine Road and extending just under a half mile east to its intersection with U.S. 7 at Chimney Corner. The segment of U.S. 7, starting just south of the Shell Gas Station/Simon’s Chimney Corner Store and extending just over a half mile north to its intersection with Wiley Road. The Exit 17 interstate ramps and the portion of I-89 bounded by them. 

PROJECT COMPLETION: Summer 2026

CONTACT US:

24-Hour Project Hotline: 802-595-4399

Project Email: info@ColchesterExit17.com

The Colchester Exit 17 Project will be completed in six phases over three construction seasons, beginning in Spring 2024 and continuing through Summer 2026.