VPR News
VPR News
VTrans Says, Without Well-Funded Project, Scott Bridge Won’t Reopen
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Transportation Secretary Brian Searles says the historic covered bridge in Townshend has been patched several times over the years, and last week the Vermont Agency of Transportation decided to close it to all traffic.VPR News
Sanders Wants Senate To Pass ‘Modest’ Transportation Bill
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Senator Bernie Sanders says a transportation bill going before the U.S. Senate this week is an important one, but given the repair needs of the nation’s roadways he characterizes it as modest.VPR News
VTrans Closes Damaged Covered Bridge In Townshend
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The Vermont Agency of Transportation says a recent inspection of the Scott Bridge in Townshend showed that it had extensive deterioration, and that it should be closed to all traffic, including pedestrians.VPR News
Burlington Planners Ask Residents To Envision Downtown Changes
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For years, many development plans have stalled on the drawing board, lacking either public support or financial backing. Now, city planners are hoping public participation will help them revitalize Burlington’s downtown and waterfront.VPR News
VTrans: All Bridges Damaged By Irene Are Now Open
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Vermont transportation officials say that all state bridges damaged by Tropical Storm Irene have now been repaired or replaced, and that the state is very close to reaching its goal of opening all damaged roads by the end of the year.VPR News
Full Road Repairs Stalled Until Spring
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State transportation officials say they are making significant progress repairing roads and bridges throughout Vermont that were damaged by Tropical Storm Irene, but some of the repairs are temporary.VPR News
Danville Will Continue Nighttime Construction On Route 2
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Construction crews that are rebuilding Route 2 in Danville have been working overtime shifts at night. And some residents complain that the noise has caused their homes to shake and kept them awake.VPR News
Vt. Command Center For Irene Repairs Closing
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One of three regional hubs set up in Vermont to help restore mobility along state highways following Irene will close Friday.VPR News
