Colchester Exit 17 Project [Colchester NH 028-1(31)]

End of 2024 Construction Season Survey

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is improving the interchange at Interstate 89 (I-89) Exit 17 and the Chimney Corner intersection of U.S. Route 2 (U.S. 2) and U.S. Route 7 (U.S. 7) to enhance safety and mobility in Colchester, VT as part of the Colchester NH 028-1(31) Project.

The project involves replacing the existing U.S. 2 bridge over I-89, extending the deceleration lane of the I-89 northbound off-ramp, reconstructing the I-89 southbound off-ramp to make space for a new I-89 southbound on-ramp for U.S. 2 westbound, improving the intersection of the I-89 northbound off-ramp at U.S. 2 and widening the roadway along U.S. 2 and U.S. 7 to accommodate additional turning lanes.

From May to December 2024, crews widened sections of U.S. 7 and U.S. 2, constructed a new I-89 southbound deceleration lane and off-ramp to U.S. 2, reconstructed the U.S. 2 westbound slip lane to I-89 southbound and constructed portions of the new gravel wetland along U.S. 2 and the new I-89 southbound on-ramp for U.S. 2 westbound. Additionally, crews began to construct the new U.S. 2 bridge, focusing on pile installation, geotechnical work, and bridge abutment and pier construction.

Work was completed Sunday through Friday during daytime and nighttime hours, under single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic on U.S. 2 and U.S. 7 and single-lane closures on I-89 at Exit 17 during non-peak commute times. U.S. 2 bridge construction required approximately 5 nights of full interstate closures with detour routes. For a broader project overview, please visit the project website.

The Project Team is seeking your feedback on construction impacts and outreach efforts in 2024 to improve communication and satisfaction for the remainder of the project. Construction will resume in early 2025.

The survey is anonymous, and questions asked in the comments section will not receive a response. If you have a question, please email the project’s Public Information Team at info@colchesterExit17.com.

We appreciate your feedback!

Demographics
1.How often do you travel along U.S. 7, U.S. 2, and/or the Exit 17 interchange on I-89 within the project area in Colchester, VT?
2.Why do you travel on U.S. 7, U.S. 2, and/or the Exit 17 interchange on I-89 within the project area?
3.Do you reside in one of the following locations? Please identify the location below.
4.Do you reside within or immediately adjacent (within .5 miles) of the project area?
Construction Impacts
5.How satisfied are you with how VTrans worked to reduce the impacts on residents during construction?
6.How would you rate the project’s impact on your travel through the project area? Was it…
7.How would you rate the traffic control devices, signage, line striping, and flaggers that were provided to guide motorists through the work zone?
Communications
8.VTrans used several methods to inform residents, businesses, and travelers about construction activities. Which of the following sources of project information do you use? Check all that apply:
9.What are the best methods to inform people about construction activities? Check all that apply:
10.How satisfied are you with the information you received about the project?
11.How helpful were the email project updates in preparing you for construction activities and traffic conditions?
12.How helpful were the project website/factsheet in preparing you for construction activities and traffic conditions?
13.If you have contacted VTrans or the project team during construction, how helpful were the responses?
14.Do you have any other feedback or suggestions you would like to share about the Colchester Exit 17 Project, e.g. traffic control, signage, weekly email updates, project website?