Project Timeline & Updates

Update #26 for the week of September 28th:

This should be the final weekly notice. The general contractor, J.A. McDonald, has completed their work and all but a few remaining items on the punch list. J.A. McDonald has been eagerly awaiting and encouraging completion of work assigned to the sub-contractors. This work has been delayed primarily due to other pressing demands of the subs to complete un-related projects. The good news is that all of this work is now scheduled to be finished in the next seven – ten days provided the weather cooperates.

Work planned for next week is as follows:

1. Sub-contractor to finish stamped brick pavement at the roundabout.
2. Sub-contractor to finish the pavement markings primarily within the roundabout consisting of edge lines, and crosswalks and the railroad markings - scheduled to resume Saturday the 26th
3. Sub-contractor to continue installation of new highway signs….only a few remaining to install including the large over-head signs.
4. Place gravel shoulders along edge of new pavement in non-curbed areas between Pioneer St & Country Club Rd now scheduled for Thursday & Friday

NOT part of Roundabout project and to be performed separately: Installation of asphaltic plug joints to be installed on the US Rte 2 Bridge – not yet scheduled. We expect to maintain two-way traffic across the bridge while this work is being performed. Work is being coordinated to avoid concurrent work zone conflicts.

Minimal traffic impacts are anticipated for the remainder of the project completion.

Thank you for your cooperation & patience during the construction of this project! Please drive safely and observe the operational rules of a roundabout type intersection.

Thomas J. McArdle Assistant Director of Public Works
39 Main Street - City Hall
Montpelier, Vermont 05602
802-223-9508

Update #25 for the week of September 21st:

The work plan for next week is as follows:

1. Continue stamped brick pavement at the roundabout. The sub-contractor responsible for the work is expected to return next week. This is a time consuming process.
2. Painting of all pavement markings including center lines and crosswalks – scheduled to begin on Saturday the 19th
3. Continue installation of new highway signs….only a few remaining to install including the large over-head signs.
4. Complete a few odds & ends on the remaining landscaping work.
5. Place gravel shoulders along edge of new pavement in non-curbed areas between Pioneer St & Country Club Rd (1-2 day task but firm date not yet available)

Note: preliminary and very extensive final work item punch list has been substantially completed.

NOT part of Roundabout project and to be performed separately: Installation of asphaltic plug joints to be installed on the US Rte 2 Bridge – not yet scheduled. We expect to maintain two-way traffic across the bridge while this work is being performed. Minimal traffic impacts expected. Work is being coordinated to avoid concurrent work zone conflicts.

Minimal traffic impacts are anticipated for the remainder of the project completion. Potentially greater traffic impacts while brick paving is performed in the roundabout although most of this work will not interfere with traffic flow.

Thomas J. McArdle
Assistant Director of Public Works

Update #24 for the week of September 14th:

The work plan for next week is as follows:

1. Complete any remaining sidewalk work at Pioneer Street incl restoration
2. Finish any remaining top soil and seeding / property restoration
3. Continue stamped brick pavement at the roundabout. This work is expected to take at least five days.
4. Painting of all pavement markings including center lines and crosswalks (probably end of the week after top soil is done).
5. Continue installation of new highway signs and removal of old signs.
6. Complete landscaping assuming all trees and plantings are delivered as expected.

Remaining work to be completed:

• Place gravel shoulders along edge of new pavement in non-curbed areas between Pioneer St & Country Club Rd
• Project completion punch list to be developed and presented to the contractor

NOT in Roundabout project to be performed separately: Installation of asphaltic plug joints to be installed on the US Rte 2 bridge – not yet scheduled

Traffic flow will be affected by periodic alternating one way traffic throughout the week. Potentially greater traffic impacts while brick paving is performed in the roundabout and for pavement markings.

Thomas J. McArdle
Assistant Director of Public Works

Update #23 for the week of September 7th:

The work plan for next week is as follows:

• Monday—Labor Day Holiday; No Work
• Tuesday through Friday;
  • Completion of all remaining driveway entrances. (night paving of main line roadway incl. roundabout is now finished)
  • Complete sidewalk at Pioneer Street
  • Continue top soil and seeding / property restoration
  • Begin stamped brick pavement at the roundabout. This work is expected to take at least five days.
  • Painting of all pavement markings including center lines and crosswalks.
  • Erect new highway signs (including replacement of temporary stop control at the roundabout with permanent yield control signage).

Remaining work to be completed:

• Complete the new access to the former Grossmans property now that the RR systems have been installed and tested.
• Landscaping

Traffic flow will be affected by periodic alternating one way traffic throughout the week. Potentially greater traffic impacts when brick paving done in the roundabout and for pavement markings.

Thomas J. McArdle
Assistant Director of Public Works

Update #22 for the week of August 31st (first week of September)

The work plan for next week is as follows:

1. Begin night paving on Sunday night (Aug 30th) and continue each night for 5 consecutive nights, weather pending. One way alternating traffic will be maintained during the evening.
2. Traffic delays are expected to be 10+/- minutes long. Night time work is defined as 6:00 pm to 6:00 am although there will be some set-up and disassembly activity before and after these time periods.
3. Due to the involvement of the general contractor assisting the paving contractor, day time work during the week will be minimal. A work crew may be placing topsoil, seeding, and mulching during the daytime periods. One way alternating traffic is anticipated for part of this effort. Delays should be limited to 3 to 5 minutes.
   
   Remaining work to be completed:
4. Finish the new Pioneer Street sidewalk and crosswalk ramps at the Pioneer / River St intersection.
5. Install brick pavers (simulated system) within the various truck aprons on the circulating roadway portion of the roundabout and at the splitter islands
6. Erect new highway & roundabout railroad signs (including replacement of temporary stop control at the roundabout with permanent yield control signage).
7. Complete the new access to the former Grossmans property now that the RR systems have been installed and tested.
8. Landscaping.

Traffic flow will be affected by periodic alternating one way traffic throughout the week. Potentially greater traffic impacts when brick paving done in the roundabout.



Update #21 for the week of August 24th

The work plan for next week is as follows:

1. Complete preparation and paving of sidewalks. Paving will resume on Monday into and around the roundabout. Some preparation work remains to be done on the sidewalk overlay section (existing sidewalk) from Pioneer St to the new extension which will be paved probably Tuesday and / or Wednesday.
2. City crew will be assisting with clearing the accumulation of debris in and around the guardrail adjacent to River St between the Trading Post and the roundabout which is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday. Damaged sections of this guardrail will then be replaced later in the week.
3. Continue work to raise and adjust any remaining structures (catch basins & manholes) to final pavement grade.
4. Continue the installation of the structural landscaping soil and top soil within the roundabout limits in preparation fro the installation of the new landscaping in early September.
5. Finish the new Pioneer Street sidewalk and crosswalk ramps at the Pioneer / River St intersection.
6. Continue work on the railroad line to complete the circuitry for the new active railroad grade crossing warning systems.
   
   Remaining work to be completed:
7. Installation of center island granite curbing within the roundabout. This work will result in significant traffic impacts particularly in regards to heavy trucks attempting to navigate the circle.
8. Erect new highway, roundabout railroad crossing signs.
9. Complete the new access to the former Grossmans property following completion of the RR warning circuitry.

Traffic flow will be affected by periodic alternating one way traffic throughout the week. Possible significant traffic impacts when final curbing installed in roundabout.

NIGHT PAVING: The added cost for night paving has been approved by FHWA. The tentative schedule for the paving of the roundabout and the approaches (between Pioneer St & Country Club Road) is now set to begin on Monday August 31st. We expect there will be three night time periods during this first work week to pave within the limits of the roundabout and two additional night time periods to pave the Rte 2 & 302 approaches during the following week. Look for further information about this schedule in the notice next week. The final date for paving will depend on when all of the preparation work is completed and, of course, the weather.

The following notice is for the Rte 2 & 302 paving projects for those who do not receive this weekly information:

Crews will be working Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 painting line stripes on Route 302 and Route 2 east of the rotary.


Pike Industries will continue road improvement work on Route 302 and Route 2/River Street as follows:

DAY WORK:

Permanent line striping placement will take place on Route 302 and Route 2 east of the rotary.

Crews will repair guardrail on Route 2 east of the rotary on the bridge near Gallison Hill Road and on Route 302 at the paved turn out.

Crews will be cleaning out various drainage inlets along the project.

Motorists can expect lengthy traffic delays in and around the project during daytime work. Traffic control will be present while crews are working and will maintain one-way traffic at all times.

Contact Francine Perkins, Public Relations Officer, FRP Enterprises, LLC with any questions or concerns with regard to the road work in Montpelier being performed by Pike Industries at 802-479-6994 or for a more up to date schedule visit www.roadworkupdates.com.


Update #20 for the week August 17th.
The work plan for next week is as follows:

1. Complete preparation sidewalks for paving. Tentatively, the sidewalk paving is scheduled to begin on Thursday August 20th.
2. Continue work to raise and adjust all remaining structures (catch basins & manholes) to final pavement grade. This work also involves some rehabilitation of structures where needed.
3. Continue the installation of the structural landscaping soil.
4. Finish any remaining work for the new Pioneer Street sidewalk and crosswalk ramps at the Pioneer / River St intersection.
   
   Remaining work to be completed over the next few weeks:
5. Installation of center island granite curbing within the roundabout. This work will result in significant traffic impacts particularly in regards to heavy trucks attempting to navigate the circle.
6. Erect new highway signs and signs for the railroad crossings.
7. Complete the new access to the former Grossmans property following completion of the RR warning circuitry.
8. Finish work on the railroad line involving circuitry for the new active warning systems for the railroad grade crossings.

Traffic flow will be affected by periodic alternating one way traffic throughout the week. Possible significant traffic impacts when final curbing installed in roundabout.

The tentative schedule for paving (at night) of the roundabout and the approaches (between Pioneer St & Country Club Road) is in about two – three weeks. However, we are now awaiting approval of the additional cost by FHWA. The actual schedule will depend on when all of the preparation work can be completed including paving of the sidewalks and the availability of the paving contractor. Additional information will be provided in a future notice.

This NOTICE from the Class One Paving project:
Crews will be working Saturday, August 15th, 2009 painting line stripes and paving driveway entrances and side road entrances along Route 2/River Street.


Update #19 for the week August 10th.
The Contractor has been working with a reduced staff level for the last couple of weeks. Consequently, previously identified work areas still remain to be completed. We expect the level of work effort and accomplishments to improve as staffing levels are replenished.

The work plan for next week is as follows:

1. Finish preparing sidewalks for paving. Begin paving of sidewalks as time and man power become available.
2. Finish raising and adjusting all remaining structures (catch basins & manholes) to final pavement grade.
3. Continue the installation of the structural landscaping soil.
4. Begin installation of center island granite curbing within the roundabout. This work will result in significant traffic impacts particularly in regards to heavy trucks attempting to navigate the circle.
   
   Postponed work not yet completed and to be done as soon as time allows:
5. Erect new highway signs and signs for the railroad crossings.
6. Complete the new access to the former Grossmans property following completion of the RR warning circuitry.
7. Begin work on the new Pioneer Street sidewalk and crosswalks ramps at the Pioneer / River St intersection.

Traffic flow will be affected by periodic alternating one way traffic throughout the week. Possible significant traffic impacts when final curbing installed in roundabout.

A tentative schedule for the paving (at night) of the roundabout and the approaches (between Pioneer St & Country Club Road) has not yet been arrived at or been approved by FHWA. This schedule will depend on when all of the preparation work can be completed and the availability of the paving contractor. Additional information will be provided in a future notice.

NIGHT PAVING on the Class One highways will continue tonight (Friday 8/7) if the weather cooperates.


Update #18 for the week August 3rd
The Contractor's work plan for this week is as follows: The Contractor's work plan for next week is as follows (note that a couple of these items are repeats from last week due to poor weather conditions and other factors):

1. Finish preparing sidewalks for paving.
2. Raise and adjust all structures (catch basins & manholes) to final pavement grade.
3. Clean and inspect all structures before final paving. This work will include use of the City’s vactor truck.
4. The structural soil for the landscape planting areas has been delivered to the site and installation will commence.
5. Begin work on the new Pioneer Street sidewalk and crosswalks ramps at the Pioneer / River St intersection.
   
   Postponed work not yet completed:
6. Erect new highway signs and signs for the railroad crossings.
7. Complete the new access to the former Grossmans property following completion of the RR warning circuitry.

Traffic flow will be affected by periodic alternating one way traffic throughout the week.

A tentative schedule for the paving (at night) of the roundabout and the approaches (between Pioneer St & Country Club Road) has not yet been arrived at. This schedule will depend on when all of the preparation work can be completed and the availability of the paving contractor. Additional information will be provided in a future notice.

NIGHT PAVING on the Class One highways will continue tonight if the weather cooperates and into the week of August 3rd.


Update #17 for the week July 27th
The planned work for this week is as follows:

The Contractor's work plan for this week is as follows:

1. Construct the bituminous concrete sidewalks
2. Place the structural soil for the landscape planting areas
3. Erect new signs for the railroad crossings
4. Complete the new access to the former Grossmans property.

For most of the week, traffic flow will not be impacted. There is a possibility that one-way alternating traffic flow will occur periodically during each day.

A tentative schedule for the paving (at night) of the roundabout and the approaches (between Pioneer St & Country Club Road) has not yet been arrived at. This schedule will depend on when all of the preparation work can be completed and the availability of the paving contractor. Additional information will be provided in a future notice.

Update # 16 for the week of July 20th:
The planned work for next week is as follows:

The Route 2/ 302 Intersection project Contractor's work plan for next week is as follows:

1. Continue raising catch basin tops
2. Finish constructing the concrete curbs
3. Place bituminous concrete along the curb line
4. Begin construction of sidewalks

Traffic impacts should be very minimal within small work zone areas where one-way zones will be established.

The paving project work plan for the next week is as follows:

• Sidewalk & Curb on Rte 2
• Adjusting structures on Rte 2.
• Adjusting structures on Rte 302.
• Adjusting structures on side streets adjacent to Rte 2 and Rte 302.
• Mill Bailey Street bridge.

See attached special notice concerning the current schedule for night paving operations involving both the roundabout and class one highway paving projects. Please look for further updates on the variable message board signs stationed on the highways and from the public relations officer for the paving project.


Update # 15 for the week of July 13th
The planned work for next week is as follows:

Work will primarily consist of one or more crews preparing for, and installing, concrete and granite curb from the roundabout westerly to Pioneer Street. This work also entails backfill and pavement patching along the road side of the curb as sections are completed. As time allows, work crews will also begin preparing the sidewalk for paving from the roundabout to Pioneer Street.

Final details of the work needed to complete the new railroad crossing on US Rte are also nearing completion. If ready, a conduit will be placed across the road to carry wiring circuits for the warning system.

Other miscellaneous work which may be taking place will include backfill and grading within the green areas of the roundabout, signage, and adjusting utility structures to make ready for paving.

Traffic impacts should be very minimal within small work zone areas where one-way zones will be established.

See attached special notice concerning the current schedule for night paving operations involving both the roundabout and class one highway paving projects. Please look for further updates on the variable message board signs stationed on the highways and from the public relations officer for the paving project.


Update #14 for the week of July 6th
The planned work for next week is as follows:

With the exception of an electrical conduit needed for the reconstructed railroad crossing on US Rte 2, all buried systems (storm drains, sewer, etc.) have now been completed. The new street lights have also been installed and are being energized today.

Work will continue for the entire week on the granite and concrete curbing which will line the road and roundabout intersection. The curbing installation work will extend from the roundabout westerly toward Pioneer St. The curb will support the sidewalk extension from the roundabout to near Blackwell St. Curbing will also be re-installed where curb and sidewalk was removed for storm drain reconstruction across from the Trading Post. Gravel backfill of the curb and rough grading of the sidewalk will take place as time allows. Asphalt paving along the face of curb (road side) will follow the installation at irregular intervals as sections are made ready for paving.

In regards to the railroad crossing on US Rte 2 (E. Montpelier Road), it has been determined that a new electrical conduit must be placed across the road which will be done by the open cut method. Although this was unanticipated extra work, it must be completed to service the new signalized crossing.

Traffic implications as a result of the work planned for the week will be minimal. It is anticipated that the curb installation can be accomplished while maintaining two- way traffic flow with occasional interruptions reducing the road to one-way as support equipment maneuvers in the road way and materials are brought to and from the work sites. Also, pavement placement along the face of curb will result in periodic one-way work zones for portions of the work day. One-way traffic may also be necessary for the RR conduit installation although the contractor will attempt to make use of the wide road in this area whenever possible to allow two-way traffic.

We have no word yet form the contractor and sub-contractor PIKE Ind. concerning paving operations that might be done at night. The paving is still at least two weeks away. Additional information will be provided as soon as it is available. Information concerning the class one highway paving projects will be noticed separately.


Update #13 for the week of June 29th
The planned work for next week is as follows:

1. Saturday June 27th: Cold Plane work will continue on Rte 302 as part of the paving project.
2. For the roundabout, the contractor will be placing a shim coat of bituminous concrete pavement on Route 2 from Pioneer Street to the roundabout. This activity will reduce traffic to alternating one way through this length of roadway. The paving work will begin Monday morning.
3. Other work planned is constructing curbing at the roundabout and resetting curbing along Route 2 from Pioneer Street to the roundabout. Other miscellaneous activities will be performed at the roundabout. Intermittent traffic delays are expected during these activities but they should be minor.
4. In observance of the Independence Day holiday weekend, work will cease by about noon on July 2nd.

Update #12 for the week of June 22nd
The planned work for next week is as follows:

1. Drainage on Route 2 (Change Order Work) located across from the Trading Post from Blackwell St easterly is substantially completed. Road restoration of the trenches within this entire area will be performed. Drainage system trenches excavated previously and restored with temporary pavement will also be permanently repaired with gravel and a heavy layer of new asphalt.
2. Following completion of the trench restoration, sub-contractor Pike Industries will complete the cold plane preparation of the road and is tentatively schedule to apply the new base course of pavement by the end of the week. This base leveling course of paving is similar and will connect to other adjacent paving at Pioneer Street
3. Work will continue on the signal system upgrades at the Pioneer Street intersection as described in the previous work update.
4. Concrete curbing at the inside and perimeter of the roundabout will be continuing.

The contractor will try to maintain two-way traffic at the roundabout during the installation of the concrete curbing. Occasionally, one-way alternating traffic may be necessary. One-way alternating traffic will also be necessary on Route 2 during the trench restoration work.

The adjacent paving project on US Rte 2 will begin work on the Rte 302 side of the roundabout and all side streets on Rte 2. Coordination of the cold plane and paving activity is being arranged. However, due to contiguous projects, work zones are frequently being combined and traffic delays can be anticipated.
Update #11 for the week of June 15th
The planned work for next week is as follows:

1. Drainage on Route 2 (Change Order Work) located across from the Trading Post from Blackwell St easterly consisting of replacement of and improvements to failing drainage systems.
2. Start work on signal system at Pioneer Street. This will involve replacement of the signal controller and installation of pedestrian crossing equipment (poles, buttons, & signal heads) for the new crosswalk on River St.
3. Concrete curbing at the inside circle of the roundabout
4. Continuation of electrical work for the lighting system at the roundabout

The contractor will try to maintain two-way traffic at the roundabout during the installation of the concrete curbing. Occasionally, one-way alternating traffic may be necessary. One-way alternating traffic will also be necessary on Route 2 during the drainage work.

The adjacent paving project on US Rte 2 will soon be approaching the limits of the subject project located just westerly of the Pioneer Street intersection. Coordination of the cold plane and paving activity is being arranged.


Update #10 for the week of June 8th
Following is the contractor's plan for the work week:

1. The first lift of the base course pavement is being placed June 5 at the roundabout. There will be no paving June 6 partly due to mechanical problems at the batch plant. The second lift of base pavement will be placed on Monday the 8th. Following the paving, work will mainly consist of the concrete curbing installation at the roundabout.
2. RR track work is now completed. The schedule for RR warning lights (US Rte crossing) and gates (at former Grossmans new driveway) has not yet been established.
3. Drainage work will continue on Rte. 2.
4. One way alternating traffic will be maintained during the paving operations at the roundabout and in the area of the drainage work on Rte. 2.
5. US Rte 2 / 302 Paving project: This work is still scheduled to begin on Monday evening. Considering the planned night construction schedule, there should be minimal conflict between the projects.

Update #9 for the week of June 1st:
Following is the contractor's plan for the work week:

1. Work next week in the roundabout area will consist primarily of fine grading the surface and making temporary adjustments to the catch basins in preparation of the base course paving. At this time, it appears that the paving effort (base course) will be performed next Saturday, June 6th instead of tomorrow, May 30th as originally reported. Poor weather and the paving plant work load contributed to the rescheduling.
2. Not mentioned last week was the commencement of work on the new entrance for the former Grossman’s property involving construction of a new railroad crossing. This work will also continue in the coming weeks including the installation of the rail crossing safety equipment of gates and lights. Drainage work will be continuing on Rte. 2 from Pioneer Street to the roundabout area.
3. Two-way traffic will be maintained as much as possible in both areas, however, one way traffic will be necessary during part of the work efforts. Delays are expected during the one way traffic patterns. An extended delay, 15+/- minutes is likely during the periods when the traffic patterns are changed from two-way to one-way and vice versa.
4. This update also provides an opportunity to mention that the US Route 2 / Route 302 pavement resurfacing project is tentatively scheduled to begin on Monday, June 8th beginning with the planned night work. Look for the press release and flyers to be released when the work schedule is confirmed and finalized in the next several days.

Update #8 for the week of May 25th:
Following is the contractor's plan for the work week:

1. The contractor closed up the work site at noon today (5/22) in anticipation of Memorial Day weekend traffic and will return to work on Tuesday, May 26th.
2. Work for the week will entail fine grading within the intersection in preparation for the placement of the base course of paving. The base course will be placed in two – 3” thick lifts of pavement. This paving is scheduled to begin on Saturday May 30th if the weather cooperates and will likely continue until early the next week until the full 6” base course of pavement is completed.
3. Other work scheduled for the week will be the replacement of one final storm drain culvert on Rte 2 across from Walker Motors. This is unplanned work made necessary because of the poor condition and improper alignment found with the existing storm culvert.
4. Work will also continue on the new drainage system across from the Trading Post on Rte 2 (River St), and, as time allows, installation of the new under-drain designed to be installed in the area of the planned sidewalk also on Rte 2 westerly of the intersection. Other drainage work in the Pioneer St intersection will be under construction as time and weather allows.
5. Traffic will continue to utilize alternating one-way work zone detours and the temporary detour within the intersection involving a stop controlled intersection will be maintained through the week.
6. On a related topic, we have been informed that the US Rte 2 & Rte 302 paving projects are tentatively scheduled to begin on June 8th. More on this topic will be provided when the final schedule has been submitted for approval during a planned pre-construction meeting scheduled on June 2nd.

Update #7 for the week of May 18th:
Following is the contractor's plan for the work week:

1. The Contractor has rerouted the detour and has begun excavating the existing Rte. 2 roadway on the north side at the roundabout area.
2. Excavation and placement of subbase materials will continue along the north side of Rte. 2 in the roundabout area next week. Two way traffic will be maintained at the roundabout area through the new detour.
3. Motorists are advised to be aware of signs directing traffic to the varying detour routes for access to Routes 2 & 302. The traffic signal will continue to be out of operation while the intersection functions under stop control.
4. Storm drainage work will also continue on Rte. 2 between Pioneer Street and the roundabout area. New or modified drainage systems in this area are related to the planned construction of the sidewalk connection to River St and Pioneer Street. One way, alternating traffic flow controlled by traffic control personnel will be maintained at the work locations.

Update #6 for the week of May 11th:
Following is the contractor's plan for work next week:

1. Full depth excavation and placement of subbase material will continue in the roundabout area.
2. Drainage work will continue on Rte. 2 from Pioneer Street to the roundabout area. The drainage work in the Pioneer Street intersection will obstruct travel lanes and intersection operation. A uniformed traffic control officer will be stationed at the intersection to guide traffic flow.
3. One way traffic will be maintained where drainage work is being performed on Rte. 2.
4. Two way traffic will be maintained through the detour at the roundabout area.

Update #5 for the week of 5/6/2009:
Following is the contractor's plan for the work week:

1. Full depth excavation will begin Monday in front of Walker Motors (Sta. 44+00) and proceeding easterly to the roundabout area. Full depth excavation refers to the removal of the paved and concrete road surface and replacement with new gravel in preparation for new paving.
2. Drainage work will begin on Rte. 2 at the Pioneer Street intersection and proceed easterly. This work involves replacing old existing storm drainage systems running along and across the highway.
3. Pavement cutting (for the new curb alignment) will be performed along the southerly edge of Rte. 2 easterly of the Green Mountain Power Substation and proceed easterly to Walker Motors.
4. One-way alternating traffic flow will be maintained where drainage work is being performed on Rte. 2 and at the roundabout area.
5. Two-way traffic will be maintained in other areas on Rte. 2, however, lane widths may be reduced.

Update #4 for the week of 4/27/2009:
The following is the contractor's planned work and the traffic flow expectations for next week:

1. Continue with drainage installation within the roundabout area.
2. On Wednesday 4/29, begin full depth excavation at the roundabout area. Work involves removal of pavement / concrete road surfaces and sub-base material. Placement of new gravel road base to follow. Excavator, bull dozer and compactor will be working within the road way and dump trucks entering and departing work area.
3. One way, alternating traffic flow be maintained by traffic control personnel on Rtes. 2 and 302 during these work activities.
4. Two-way traffic will be restored at the end of each work day and the traffic signal will be operational.

Update #3 for week of 4/20/2009:

• The sewer service across US Rte 2 and the storm water outfall at the river have been completed.
• The Contractor will continue to install drainage piping and structures in the roundabout area next week. This will entail trench construction across and along the side of the highways.
• One way traffic will be maintained throughout the week. Motorists will continue to be advised to expect delays.

Update #2 - April 12, 2009
The following was provided by Jim West, Resident Engineer:

• Monday 4/13: Begin installation of storm drain system at outfall on Irving Oil property (formerly Int. Equip)
• Tuesday 4/14: Installation of waste water service connection across US Rte 2 (south eastern side of intersection)
• Wednesday – Friday (4/15 – 4/17): continue storm drain installation

General Traffic Impacts: One way traffic will be maintained on US Rte 2 along south eastern approach to intersection during waster water service installation Tuesday into Wednesday. Traffic flow at all other times should not be affected.

April 5, 2009 - The Contractor has decided to delay work on the project for a week due to poor weather forecasts for this weekend and next week. Therefore, excavation and drainage work will start Monday, April 13th. Some materials may be trucked to the site next week. When work begins on the 13th, the first couple of days will be spent installing the drainage outfall line. By the middle of the week, the Contractor is planning on beginning the installation of the drainage and the sanitary sewer on the east leg of Rte. 2. During this work, one way traffic will be in effect for this section of highway. An update of this schedule will be provided on the 13th.

March 2009 - Starting April 6th and continuing through October: Major road construction on US Rte 2 in Montpelier will take place to include new highway layout, storm water systems, street lighting, sidewalks, landscaping and paving. The primary purpose of the project is the construction of a roundabout type intersection to replace the present traffic signal control at the US Rte 2 / Rte 302 intersection. The project also extends westerly from the Rte 2 / 302 intersection approximately ½ mile to the US Rte 2 / Pioneer intersection where traffic signal, storm water systems and sidewalk improvement work will be performed. Due to the volume of traffic passing along this highway, motorists should expect delays or seek available alternative routes. More information will be available in the coming weeks.