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September 27, 2026

UPDATE - Traffic Alert - ROAD OPEN - VT Route 22A north of Rattlin Bridge Rd in Bridport

 

At this time, both lanes of VT Route 22A in Bridport north of Rattlin Bridge Road have been fully reopened.

 

Please continue to drive carefully.

 

 

 

From: Heider, Lisa via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2026 4:35 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: UPDATE - Traffic Alert - VT Route 22A north of Rattlin Bridge Rd in Bridport (ONE LANE OPEN)

 

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Bridport Fire Department has reopened one lane for thru traffic for this incident on VT Route 22A in Bridport north of Rattlin Bridge Rd. GMP is on scene making assessments. Updates will follow as they are received.

 

Please drive carefully.

 

 

 

From: Deslauriers, Katherine via DPS.VSPMedia <dps.vspmedia@list.vermont.gov>
Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2026 4:11 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - VT Route 22A north of Rattlin Bridge Rd in Bridport

 

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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
New Haven 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
VT Route 22A north of Rattlin Bridge Rd in Bridport has both lanes obstructed in the area of power pole was hit and is leaning over VT Route 22A due to a crash.

This incident is expected to last for expected to be a long duration incident.  Specific details are not yet available, updates will be provided as appropriate.
 
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully.