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November 11, 2025

RE: Traffic Alert VT Route 7a Shaftsbury

The crash that had been causing delays in this area has been cleared up and traffic should be flowing normally now as weather conditions allow.

 

Please drive carefully.

 

 

 

 

From: Schmertz, Lillian via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 4:59 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert VT Route 7a Shaftsbury

 

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State of Vermont 

Department of Public Safety 

Vermont State Police 

Shaftsbury

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 

US Route 7a is experiencing delays in the area of 6149 VT Route 7a in Shaftsbury due to a crash. 

This incident is expected to last for until further notice.  Specific details are not yet available, and updates will be provided as appropriate.   

Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully. 

 

 

Lillian Schmertz

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II

Vermont State Police Troop B

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Westminster VT 05158

(802) 722-4600

(802) 722-4690 Fax

lillian.schmertz@vermont.gov