Route 131 Road Work Update - Week of 10/28/13

Work Update
Weathersfield Route 12/131
AOT Project No:  STP 2913(1)

Saturday, 10/26/13 – Paving crews will continue paving on Route 131 between Henry Gould Road and Downer’s Corners.   Motorists should keep in mind paving will require alternating one-way traffic.  Traffic control personnel will be present to assist in maintaining traffic flow.

 Week of October 28^th, 2013 

Traffic Safety Warning – Crews are asking motorists who are exiting driveways or businesses on Route 131 to be aware that they may be pulling into a construction zone.  With construction zones taking up to a mile of one lane, a flag person may not be stationed in the exact area to assist someone in pulling out. If there is no flagger present, motorists should wait for traffic flow in the direction they want to go before pulling out.

The construction zone will be marked with orange cones along the centerline.

I91 Interchange and NH Border
Crews will be working on installing new street lighting at the intersection of Routes 12/5/131 – Wednesday/Thursday.

VT Route 131 – I91 Interchange to Downer’s Corners

Paving – Crews will finish paving the second layer of asphalt between Henry Gould Road and Downer’s Corners by Monday or Tuesday. They will then mobilize back to the I91 Interchange and start paving the final layer of new pavement and continue paving throughout the week.  Paving is contingent upon favorable weather conditions.

Please keep in mind there are three layers of new pavement to get installed on this project.  Paving is expected to occur for several weeks.

Excavation –Miscellaneous clean-up will occur in various areas along the project.

Guardrail – Guardrail crews will continue adjusting guardrail between Graveline Road and Downer’s Corners.

TRAFFIC DELAYS – ALL operations will require travel to be reduced to alternating one-way travel around the construction packages. Traffic control personnel will be present to assist in maintaining traffic flow.  Motorists should anticipate traffic delays while traveling through the project and plan accordingly.  Please allow for extra time in your travel plans.

Contact Francine Perkins, Public Relations Officer, FRP Enterprises, LLC with any questions or concerns with regards to the project at 802-479-6994 or for a more up to date schedule visit www.roadworkupdates.com