Bridge Work in Hinsdale NH - Brattleboro VT

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) has restarted construction activities to replace the two existing bridges carrying NH Route 119 in Hinsdale, NH over the Connecticut River into Brattleboro, VT with an 8-span steel girder bridge. 

During the bridge replacement project, construction crews will realign this section of NH 119 completely bypassing the two existing bridges.  The reconstruction of NH 119 will begin approximately 600 feet south of Georges Field Road and extend north and west along the new alignment for 6/10 of a mile where it will connect to Route 142 in Brattleboro, VT, with a new intersection that will be approximately 900 feet south of the existing intersection of Routes 119/142 in Vermont.  The reconstruction of approximately 1700 feet of VT 142 and the construction of a new boat ramp in New Hampshire will be completed during this project as well.

Work has commenced on both sides of the river with temporary trestle construction, bridge abutment and pier work occurring in New Hampshire.  As the construction season gets underway, the prime contractor (Reed & Reed of Woolwich, Maine) will continue to make their way into the river from New Hampshire via NH 119 with continued trestle construction as means to gain access to six of the seven proposed pier locations.

In Vermont, the recent demolition and removal of the Raymond Metals building on Vernon Street (VT 142) has been completed. The initial stages of underground utility and drainage improvements have begun along VT 142 between Royal Road and Bridge Street (VT 119). Work to replace and relocate underground infrastructure will continue throughout the spring and summer months, with Vermont’s bridge abutment work anticipated to begin late summer or early fall of 2022.

This construction season, on both NH 119 in Hinsdale and VT 142 in Brattleboro, motorists can expect short delays, alternating one-way traffic patterns, and short lane shifts will be required to facilitate construction efforts.  Electronic message signs will be used to alert and inform motorists of construction activities that may have an impact to traffic. The use of signs, both permanent (on posts) and temporary (on easels), will be used to provide advanced warning and guidance for the public.  Flaggers will be used as needed each day to control traffic and guide motorists safely through the project limits.

Reed & Reed of Woolwich, Maine is the general contractor for the $61.2 million project with an anticipated completion date of October 25, 2024.