I-89 Bridges Project: Blasting at Exit 10 to Begin

I-89 Bridges Project: Blasting at Exit 10 to Begin
Montpelier, VT – April, 24, 2015 – As construction advances on the I-89 Bridge project, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) announces that blasting will start on Monday, April 27th and is expected to occur every afternoon for the next two weeks. Blasting of ledge in the area of the northbound off ramps is necessary to accommodate future traffic pattern changes associated with the project. Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays on VT 100 and I-89 sometime between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. For daily updates on the blast schedule, please register for VT Alerts at http://www.vtalert.gov/home.aspx.

The following protocols have been established for safety of motorists and crews:
• During blasting:
• Rolling road blocks will be used on I-89 in northbound lanes starting at Exit 9 (Middlesex) and southbound lanes near Bolton Flats south of Exit 11 (Richmond). Rolling road blocks will be led by law enforcement personnel to restrict traffic from reaching the blasting area until the blasting has occurred and the roadway deemed safe for traffic.
• VT 100 southbound traffic will be stopped at Blush Hill prior to blasting and will remain stopped until the blasting has occurred and the roadway deemed safe for traffic.
• VT 100 northbound traffic will be stopped at the I-89 SB on/off ramp prior to blasting and will remain stopped until the blasting has occurred and the roadway deemed safe for traffic.
• Once the blast has occurred and the roadway deemed safe, all traffic will be released.
• Blasting mats will be used to cover the shot area to contain debris.
• Blasting Signals: Crews will sound a horn as follows prior to blasting:
• 3 consecutive signals – 5 minute warning
• 2 consecutive signals – 1 minute warning
• Post Blast - 1 signal – all clear to enter the blast zone
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• Blasting Traffic Control - Traffic within the blasting area will be held up to 5 minutes before the actual blast and then continue to be held post blast until the roadway is cleared of debris. The contractor will have equipment ready for immediate clean-up post blast to keep traffic delays as short as possible.

Contact: Kevin Marshia
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Kevin.marshia@state.vt.us

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