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Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: GreytJB on April 25, 2012, 04:42:09 PM

Title: 104 Construction?
Post by: GreytJB on April 25, 2012, 04:42:09 PM
Does anyone know the details for what looks to be the quickly approaching Rt 104 construction between 104a and 15? 

Specifically, I'm curious about the following: When is it expected to start and complete?  Will the work simply be repaving, or will they fix the underlying road problems?  Will there be detours/closures posted?  Will intersecting streets simply be joined to be new pavement or will there be more significant work further along these intersecting roads?
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: mkr on April 25, 2012, 05:28:29 PM
Honestly, I would just be so excited if they paved it and figured it out as they went!  But seriously, are they getting ready today to start?
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: VT Maineiac on April 25, 2012, 06:12:02 PM
I haven't been that way this week, but read it was supposed to start yesterday and be one lane traffic.
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: rod anode on April 25, 2012, 07:07:36 PM
mk you are so right,i can live with detours and waiting if it means smooth roads ahead and my car thanks you
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: Chris Santee on April 26, 2012, 07:19:45 AM
I'll see what I can find out today and report back.


Fairfax to Cambridge (104) is a NEW project.
8.847 miles ranked 36th.

104A is a PROPOSED project

according to: http://www.aot.state.vt.us/ (http://www.aot.state.vt.us/)

If the contractor has submitted his paving schedule, VTrans is e-mailing it to me.
If the contractor hasn't submitted it yet, VTrans will e-mail when the contractor does.

Great service from Vtrans, thanks !
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: Chris Santee on April 26, 2012, 10:08:42 AM
Paving May 1st through July 3rd.
No expected detours.
Some underlying work.
No details at this time on intersecting roads.

Pike is doing the work.

Hope that helps !
Again, thanks to VTrans.
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: mkr on April 26, 2012, 10:35:14 AM
It will be all done JUST in time for the 4th of July Parade then!  So excited for the road to get fixed and like ED said, My cars Thank you!!
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: Les Nessman on April 27, 2012, 07:09:37 PM
Anyone have an idea about when or if we will get a sidewalk in town?
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: Torrie Dennis on May 03, 2012, 10:49:11 AM
I had to wait 10 minuets after dropping my kids off to school to get back on to 104
Will have to leave earlier tomorrow.
Glad it's being fixed but hate being late for work.
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: Travis on May 03, 2012, 11:32:08 AM

The traffic control was pretty slow this morning. I work from home so I got hit coming and going. It took me 30 minutes to bring my kids to school today instead of the normal 5 minutes.
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: Chris Santee on May 03, 2012, 11:45:01 AM
VTrans and Pike have been alerted that 7:30am to 8:30am and 2:30pm to 3:30pm are our busy traffic times.
Everyone will do their best to keep traffic flowing smoothly.

Thank you for your input !
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: Chris Santee on May 03, 2012, 11:46:45 AM
and the sidewalks are coming too.........
details to follow.
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: El Heff-ay on May 03, 2012, 04:45:39 PM
Wow! I got caught up in it this afternoon about 4:30coming from 104A side to Post office (so got it both ways). At least 10 minutes each direction. Going to Hunt street. Anybody know how early they are starting so we can plan accordingly to leave town in the AM?
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: Luap on May 03, 2012, 04:55:42 PM
Pike starts at 7:30 in the morning.
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: Cat on May 03, 2012, 05:05:22 PM
We were outside BBQing around 5 at our house up on Michelle Rd across from Swansons & heard a car beep for a few seconds & we said it must be because of the construction.
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: El Heff-ay on May 03, 2012, 06:47:49 PM
Thanks Luap. That helps a lot. Do you or anyone else know if it wil be on Saturdays too??
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: logical on May 04, 2012, 06:03:13 AM
Heard on the news this morning that the construction is to continue until August.  It is a hassle waiting in traffic but need to think of the end result.  A nice, smooth road to drive on.
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: Travis on May 04, 2012, 07:30:42 AM
It was much easier this morning because they've moved a bit further north. It only took 10-15 minutes to get to the school and back today.
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: Chris Santee on May 04, 2012, 07:37:01 AM
logical, what news source reported August ?

Pike says they'll be done July 3rd.
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: logical on May 04, 2012, 11:57:07 AM
WPTZ - Channel 5.  I have heard them state that twice in their morning broadcast.  I'm hoping the July one is correct!
Title: Re: 104 Construction?
Post by: Kathleen on May 04, 2012, 02:31:31 PM
I think I know where WPTZ got their information from -- the website for VTrans (www.511vt.com) is currently saying:

     Vermont 104: from VT 128 to VT 15
     paving operations -- until August 31
     Comment: the contractor anticipates starting this project on
                    April 23rd. More information to follow.

     last updated April 9

The last line is the most important.  So I would tend to believe Chris' information more than the website.