Ken Liebeskind -CEG Correspondent - Thu October 24, 2019
Waterbury Dam Still Needs More Repair Work Done; Awaits Fed Funds
The Waterbury Dam, which was built in 1938 and repaired numerous times, most recently in 2007, needs additional work, which may be completed if it receives federal funding. Sen. Patrick Leahy said money for repairs is included in a $20 million appropriation included in the Senate's Energy and Water Appropriations bill, which must be approved by the full Congress and signed by the president....
Ken Liebeskind -CEG Correspondent - Thu September 12, 2019
Ledge Removal Continues in Vermont Before More Rocks Tumble on Highway
To rectify a rock fall that occurred in 2012 and forced a temporary closing of a portion of I-89 in Berlin, Vt. , the state of Vermont removed a 1,400 ft. section of rock from the area. Most of the blasting that was done to remove the rock was completed, but small blasts may be needed to complete the job....
Ken Liebeskind -CEG Correspondent - Wed August 28, 2019
Construction of Bennington Historic District Begins
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Aug. 7 to launch the revitalization of Bennington, Vt.'s Putnam Block that will transform three historic buildings into a vibrant urban hub. Bread Loaf Corp. , Middlebury, Vt., is the lead contractor and has begun the job with demolition and abatement work, according to client services manager Paul Wyncoop....
Nortrax - Thu August 01, 2019
Nortrax Locations in New Hampshire and Vermont Become Wirtgen Group Dealers
The Nortrax locations in Pembroke, N.H., and Springfield, Vt., will become distributors of Wirtgen Group products. These locations will have responsibility for servicing and supporting Wirtgen Group customers for the entire state of New Hampshire and the eastern counties of Vermont....
USDOT - Wed July 03, 2019
Vermont Receives $500K for Emergency Repairs to Flood-Damaged Roads
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced May 28 the immediate availability of $500,000 in "quick release" Emergency Relief (ER) funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help repair flood-damaged roads throughout Vermont....
AASHTO - Fri June 28, 2019
Vermont Legislation OKs $615M Worth of Transportation Spending
Gov. Phil Scott signed into law two bills on June 14 that will pump more than $615 million into Vermont's transportation system. Those bills — H.529, an act relating to the transportation program and miscellaneous changes to laws related to transportation, and S.149, an act relating to miscellaneous changes to laws related to vehicles and the Department of Motor Vehicles — include investments intended to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions as part of its commitment as a signatory to the U.S....
University of Vermont - Thu June 20, 2019
UVM Multi-Purpose Center Construction Ready to Begin
Construction on the University of Vermont's long-awaited Multi-Purpose Center project is under way, University officials announced May 18 at a small, ceremonial groundbreaking. The Department of Athletics and the UVM Foundation held the ceremony in front of Gutterson Fieldhouse to recognize some of the top donors to the project....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Thu May 23, 2019
Work Speeds Ahead on Replacing Century-Old Bridges With Tunnel
Although much work remains, crews are making significant progress on a multi-year construction effort that will benefit the transportation hub of west-central Vermont. The Middlebury Rail and Bridge Project will replace two 1920s-era bridges with a tunnel, restoring a section of the town green lost to Middlebury when the Rutland Railroad was constructed in the 1840s....
Associated Press - Thu May 09, 2019
Burlington Mall Has No Construction Date, Developers Stress Progress
BURLINGTON, VT. (AP) Developers of a mall in Burlington, Vt., said they're making progress on financing plans and have construction documents out to bid. Vermont Public Radio reports the $235 million project has been stalled and is months behind schedule....
Associated Press - Thu May 09, 2019
Construction Work Begins on Rutland Hospital Expansion
RUTLAND, VT. (AP) Construction is expected to begin on the latest addition to the Rutland Regional Medical Center. Peg Bolgioni, marketing and public relations director of the Vermont hospital, said construction was set to start April 8 and is not expected to affect patient access to the hospital or its campus....
