Below you will find Alerts issued by the State of Vermont VT-Alert Program. These alerts are from state and local agencies and provide you with critical information on a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons or evacuations.
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Roadway Alerts for the State of Vermont
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Event Notification: Chittenden County
Event Notification: Chittenden County AbnormalCongestion; South Burlington, I-89 South, Exit 13 TO I-189 to Exit 1 TO US-7;Affected Lanes: All lanes open The I-189 WB delay has been cleared,
Event Notification: Chittenden County
Event Notification: Chittenden County AbnormalCongestion; South Burlington, I-89 South, Exit 13 TO I-189 to Exit 1 TO US-7;Affected Lanes: Right lane closed I-189 WB is Experiencing traffic delays due to a crash. Expect delays in the area and seek an alternate route if possible.
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Event Notification: Grand Isle County
Event Notification: Grand Isle County Crash; Alburgh, VT-78 East, Alburgh-MM 1.2Affected Lanes: All lanes open UPDATE: VT78 in Alburgh near Martel Rd. is now completely open to traffic. Drive safely.
Event Notification: Grand Isle County
Event Notification: Grand Isle County Crash; Alburgh, VT-78 East, Alburgh-MM 1.2Affected Lanes: Right lane closed VT78 in Alburgh near Martel Rd. has been reopened to one lane while crews repair power lines. Expect delays in the area.
Event Notification: Grand Isle County
Event Notification: Grand Isle County Crash; Alburgh, VT-78 East, Alburgh-MM 1.2Affected Lanes: All lanes closed VT78 in Alburgh near Martel Rd. is CLOSED while crews remove an overturned TT unit. Seek alternate routes.
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Town of Shelburne - Tracy Lane Water Issue
A Municipal Water issue was located on Tracy Lane in Shelburne. The water service has been shut off to the area and the road has been closed while Shelburne Water Dept is working on a resolution. Motorists are asked to seek alternate routes. Area residents will notice water service interruption. Unknown timeline for how long until restoration or roadway opening.
Friday, January 24, 2020
Event Notification: Franklin County
Event Notification: Franklin County BridgeMaintenance; Georgia, I-89 North, MM 106.4 to MM 107.5;Affected Lanes: Right lane closed VTrans has shut down the right lane on I-89 NB between Exits 18 (Georgia) and 19(Saint Albans) The lane will be closed due to a sinkhole for an undetermined amount of time Drive Safe