Route 131 Paving Project Update - 11/2/13

Work Update

Weathersfield Route 12/131

AOT Project No: STP 2913(1)

Saturday, 11/2/13 – In an effort to get the final layer of new pavement installed before winter weather hits, TWO Paving crews will pave on Route 131; one will start at the I91 interchange and work west. The second paving crew will start at Thrasher Road and work west.     Motorists should keep in mind BOTH paving operations will require alternating one-way traffic. Traffic control personnel will be present to assist in maintaining traffic flow.

Route 12 – Line striping crews will be painting new traffic markings between I91 and the NH border.

Week of November 4^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 a new traffic signal at the intersection of Routes 12/5/131 – Monday/Tuesday. A uniformed traffic officer will be present to maintain traffic flow through the intersection while the signal is off.

Line striping crews will be working on finishing up any painting that they did not finish on Saturday.

VT Route 131 – I91 Interchange to Downer’s Corners

Paving – TWO paving crews will be paving on Route 131 throughout the week. Both crews will be working from east to west along the project. Paving is contingent upon favorable weather conditions.   This is the final layer of new pavement to be placed on the project.
Crews may start paving sideroad and driveway entrances later in the week.

Gravel Shoulders - If time allows, crews may start installing new gravel shoulders along the project. 

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