Paving Updates – August 7, 2026
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is providing regular updates about the paving project in Brattleboro. The latest update from VTrans was published on August 7, 2026. Fill out this form to receive email alerts about this project directly from VTrans.
No Friday overnight work is scheduled for August 7, 2026.
Traffic Impacts
Interstate 91, Exit 3: Brattleboro (Night Work) — Exit 3 on- and off-ramps in both directions will be closed for paving on Tuesday morning, August 11, from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. Signed detours will be active on I-91, U.S. 5, VT 9, and Exits 2 and 4.
Vermont Route 9: (Night Work) — Single-lane closures with alternating traffic patterns controlled by flaggers will be in place between the Interstate 91 Exit 2 interchange and the Edward Heights intersection in West Brattleboro. Monday night through Friday morning, work zones will be active from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. No street-side parking will be available in these areas.
Pedestrians — Please continue to exercise caution when navigating the work zone as sidewalk work continues on VT 9.
U.S. Route 5: Brattleboro to Putney (Night Work) — Single-lane closures are scheduled to be in place on side roads near the intersections with U.S. 5 from Bennett Drive north to Putney for pavement marking placement. From 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., motorists should be vigilant for wet paint and active work zones when approaching intersections in this area.
U.S. Route 5: Brattleboro (Night Work) — Flaggers and uniformed traffic officers will continue to assist traffic through single-lane closures on U.S. 5 from Noah's Lane through the Exit 3 roundabout to the Bennett Drive intersection. From 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning, alternating traffic patterns will be in place as needed.
Construction Activities
Vermont Route 9: (Night Work) — Sidewalk installation will continue on VT 9 into next week. Some intermediate paving is anticipated through this corridor as well.
U.S. Route 5: Brattleboro (Night Work) — Paving of the top layer of asphalt is finishing up this week. Driveways and shoulder work from Noah's Lane to Bennett Drive are scheduled when this is complete.
U.S. Route 5: Brattleboro to Putney (Day and Night Work) — As they become available, crews are planning to resume placing pavement markings on side roads at night from Bennett Drive north to Putney.
Interstate 91, Exit 3 Upcoming Closures: Brattleboro (Night Work) — Short-duration closures are planned for Tuesday morning from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. for the completion of paving operations. The contractor anticipates that short-duration closures of Exit 3 on- and off-ramps will be necessary for the application of pavement markings and some bridge joint work. This work is currently anticipated for the week starting 8/24. Detour routes will remain the same.