Construction Update

Colchester Exit 17 Project

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

DATE: Friday, October 25, 2024

TRAFFIC IMPACT AND DURATION: From Monday, October 28, through Friday, November 1, Interstate 89 (I-89) will be 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 be closed until the winter shutdown for bridge construction. Motorists can turn right or left onto U.S. 2 at the signalized intersection.

The U.S. 2 eastbound slip lane to the I-89 southbound on-ramp is now open. U.S. 2 between Jasper Mine Road and U.S. Route 7 (U.S. 7) will have lane shifts and possible intermittent single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic managed by flaggers between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

U.S. 7 between the Shell Gas Station and Wiley Road will have intermittent single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic managed by flaggers throughout the week between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: Next week, crews will continue constructing the retaining walls for the bridge abutments, installing bearings for the bridge pier, and backfilling around the pier. They will install line striping and pavement markings on U.S. 2 and U.S. 7 and conduct general cleanup on U.S. 7.  

Crews construct the retaining walls for the U.S. 2 bridge

abutments 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 Corners. 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.