Highway Department

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:

This week, ECI finished driving piles on both sides and started forming and installing rebar for the abutment stem and wingwalls. They also finished installing the retaining wall on the northeast side of the project. Tomorrow, they plan to pour both abutments and wingwalls up to the bridge seat elevation.

Next week, ECI will begin box cutting and backfilling the new roadway and plan to install the precast deck slabs towards the end of the week. They will be continuing to work on stone armoring around the new abutments.

TRAFFIC IMPACT: The road will continue to remain closed. Motorists should follow detour signs.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES: This week, ECI removed the old bridge and started excavating for the new bridge. They installed stone fill on the front side of the new abutment. They are planning to drive piles for the remainder of the week. Next week they plan to start formwork and rebar for both abutments as well as start the precast retaining wall on the Northeast side of the project.

TRAFFIC IMPACT: The road will continue to remain closed. Motorists should follow detour signs.

The construction contractor (ECI) is scheduled to begin installing construction signage early next week. This work will take place off the road and will not impede traffic.

The Vermont Agency of Transportation will be replacing the bridge on Brown's Trace (Bridge #15) just north of the Fitzsimonds Road intersection during summer 2025. The road will be closed Browns Trace from July 7th to approximately August 20th and a detour will be in place. See the image below showing the detour.

More information and project updates will be posted before and during the project on this web page: https://jerichovt.org/Highway-Department

For more information and project updates, contact Toni Pignatelli at 860-321-9017 or email toni.m.pignatelli@imegcorp.com.

To view the slideshow given by VTrans with an update on the Browns Trace Bridge replacement from the May 15, 2025 Selectboard meeting please click here.

Click the image below to view a Request for Proposals for engineering services. Proposals are due May 14, 2025 at 12 noon.

The Town of Jericho is requesting bids for the construction of the following project: 2025 Paving Improvements. Bids will be received by email until April 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM. At that time the bids received will be opened and reviewed at Jericho Town Hall, 67 Vermont Route 15. Email submissions to pcarrier@jerichovt.gov, and jerichohighway@jerichovt.gov and tyler@eastengineeringplc.com.

Click the links below to view the bid documents:

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Bid instructions, forms and contract documents

Paving site plans

Town of Jericho List of Posted Roads For Mud Season 2025

The Legislature has authorized Selectboards and District Transportation Administrators to post certain town roads and state highways during winter thaws, rainy periods, or when the frost is coming out. During this time, no load in excess of the posting is permitted, no new permits can be issued, and blanket permits are suspended.

Below is a list of all dirt and gravel roads that have been posted as of 3/5/25. The weight limits are as follows: two-axle = 15,000 lbs, three-axle = 18,000 lbs and a tractor trailer unit = 20,000 lbs.

Name of Road:

Date Posted: 3/5/25 End Date: 4/21/25

1. Town Garage IFB Cover Letter PDF
2. Town Garage IFB Mechanical PDF
3. Town Garage IFB Electric PDF
4. Town Garage IFB Fire PDF
5. Town Garage IFB Plumbing PDF
6. Town Garage IFB Civil PDF
7. Town Garage IFB Architectural PDF
8. Town Garage IFB Full Set PDF
9. Town Garage IFB Specifications PDF

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   Town Garage IFB -- Addendum #1 - 2/14/2025

General Notice Town of Jericho (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Nashville Road Paving Improvements

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Town Garage located at 510 Browns Trace, PO Box 39, Jericho, VT 05465, until February 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. At that time the Bids received will be opened and reviewed.

The Project includes the following Work: Remove existing pavement, re-pave apron/approach from Nashville Road to Browns Trace.

Engineer’s construction cost estimate is $75,000 to $150,000

BIDS for CONSTRUCTION - FULL INFORMATION PACKET PDF

NASHVILLE ROAD PAVING IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT DOCUMENTS PDF

NASHVILLE ROAD PAVING IMPROVEMENTS SITE PLAN PDF

General Notice Town of Jericho (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Bridge 40 Improvements

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Town Garage located at 510 Browns Trace, PO Box 39, Jericho, VT 05465, until February 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. At that time the Bids received will be opened and reviewed.

The Project includes the following Work: Bridge 40 and Old Pump Road Improvements.

Engineer’s construction cost estimate is $100,000 to $200,000.

BIDS for CONSTRUCTION - FULL INFORMATION PACKET PDF

BRIDGE 40 IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT DOCUMENTS PDF

BRIDGE 40 SITE PLAN PDF