Paving Project Updates – June 12, 2026
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is providing regular updates about the paving project in Brattleboro. The latest update provides information that was published on June 12, 2026. Fill out this form to receive email alerts about this project directly from VTrans.
There will be no overnight work on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Traffic Impacts
Vermont Route 9: (Night Work)
Flaggers will control alternating traffic patterns through single-lane closures on Vermont Route 9 between the Interstate 91 Exit 2 interchange and the Edmund Heights intersection in West Brattleboro. Monday night through Friday morning, work zones will be active from 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. No street-side parking will be available in these areas of VT 9 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning.
Pedestrians
Sidewalk work may begin on VT 9 as early as next week. Passable gravel ramps will be in place to facilitate through access. Please exercise caution when navigating the work zone.
U.S. Route 5: Brattleboro to Putney (Day Work)
A single-lane closure will be in place on U.S. Route 5 beginning on the northern end of the project and progressing south over the course of the week, alternating daily between north- and south-bound lanes. Flaggers will control alternating traffic patterns through the work zone. From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, delays are anticipated in this area.
U.S. Route 5: Brattleboro (Night Work)
A single-lane closure will be in place on U.S. Route 5 from the intersection with Noah's Lane to south of the Exit 3 roundabout. From 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning, flaggers will assist traffic through the work zone - directing alternating traffic patterns as needed. Motorcyclists should watch for grooved and uneven surfaces.
Construction Activities
Vermont Route 9: (Night Work)
Crews will continue to adjust drainage and utility structures throughout the project limits as needed, monitoring the decibel levels of this operation. Sidewalk work is anticipated to start in the next week or two.
U.S. Route 5: Brattleboro to Putney (Day Work)
Final pavement on U.S. 5 should be complete by end of shift today. The contractor anticipates paving driveway aprons next week. Crews have a scheduled end of shift at 4:30 p.m., however due to weather and physical location, operations can exceed that timeframe and traffic control may be present after the end of shift.
U.S. Route 5: Brattleboro (Night Work)
Work will continue on U.S. 5 from Noah's Lane intersection to just south of the Exit 3 roundabout. The contractor will begin surface preparation; where they repair potholes in the scarified pavement. They will then progress to paving the initial lift of pavement - the leveling layer.