Construction Update

Colchester Exit 17 Project

Colchester NH 028-1(31)

DATE: Friday, April 26, 2024

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 3, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., there will be lane shifts and intermittent stoppages along U.S. Route 7 (U.S. 7) between just south of the Shell Gas Station/Simon’s Chimney Corner Store to its intersection with Wiley Road to facilitate independent utility work. 

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:

Next week, during the daytime hours, independent utility companies will be on-site conducting utility relocations in preparation for the start of construction.

Construction activities are anticipated to begin in early to mid May of 2024, and span three construction seasons with an anticipated completion in July of 2026. This work will require impacts to U.S. Route 2 (U.S. 2), U.S. Route 7 (U.S. 7), and Interstate-89 (I-89) within the project limits. Work will take place throughout the week with crews working during both daytime and nighttime hours. Construction activities are anticipated to begin along U.S. 7 between just south of the Shell Gas Station/Simon’s Chimney Corner Store and Wiley Road. This work will take place Sunday through Friday between the hours of 7 PM and 7 AM. Additional information and traffic impacts will be provided closer to the start of construction. 

PROJECT OVERVIEW:

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) is improving the interchange at Exit 17 and the Chimney Corner intersection of U.S. 2 and U.S. 7 to enhance safety and mobility in Colchester, Vermont. The project includes:

• Replacing the existing U.S. 2 bridge over I-89.
• Widening the roadway at the U.S. 2 and U.S. 7 intersection to accommodate additional turning lanes.
• Improving the I-89 southbound and northbound ramps at Exit 17.
• Constructing a new I-89 southbound on-ramp for U.S. 2 westbound traffic.



Read the full Project Announcement.

LOCATION: The section of U.S. 2 starting just east of Jasper Mine Road and extending just under a half mile east to its intersection with U.S. 7 at Chimney Corners. The section of U.S. 7 starting just south of the Shell Gas Station/Simon’s Chimney Corner Store and extending just over a half mile north to its intersection with Wiley Road. The Exit 17 interstate ramps and the portion of I-89 bounded by them. 

PROJECT COMPLETION: Summer 2026

CONTACT US:

24-Hour Project Hotline: 802-595-4399

Project Email: info@ColchesterExit17.com