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October 8, 2026

Fw: Traffic Alert - 89NB

Update: One lane has been re-opened 


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From: Raymond, Christie <Christie.Raymond@vermont.gov>
Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2026 6:34 PM
To: Mercon, Christopher <Christopher.Mercon@vermont.gov>
Subject: Re: Traffic Alert - 89NB
 
Update: One lane has been re-opened 

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From: Mercon, Christopher <Christopher.Mercon@vermont.gov>
Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2026 6:14 PM
To: AOT - Road Closures <AOT.RoadClosures@vermont.gov>
Subject: RE: Traffic Alert - 89NB
 

I-89 NB between Exit 16 (Colchester) and Exit 17 (Colchester/Milton) is back OPEN to one lane. Drive with care as crews are still working the fire scene near MM 92.6

 

From: Mercon, Christopher <Christopher.Mercon@vermont.gov>
Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2026 17:49
To: AOT - Road Closures <AOT.RoadClosures@vermont.gov>
Subject: FW: Traffic Alert - 89NB
Importance: High

 

Please see below,

 

From: AOT - TMC <AOT.TMC@vermont.gov>
Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2026 17:48
To: Mercon, Christopher <Christopher.Mercon@vermont.gov>; Beaudet, Roger <Roger.Beaudet@vermont.gov>; Knapp, Ryan <Ryan.Knapp@vermont.gov>; Kilburn, Ian <Ian.Kilburn@vermont.gov>; Rehbein, Erich <Erich.Rehbein@vermont.gov>; Collins, Katrina <Katrina.Collins@vermont.gov>; Garcia, Kadyn <Kadyn.Garcia@vermont.gov>; Woods, Bradley <Bradley.Woods@vermont.gov>
Subject: FW: Traffic Alert - 89NB

 

 

From: Deslauriers, Katherine <Katherine.Deslauriers@vermont.gov>
Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2026 5:47:58 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - 89NB

State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Williston

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
89NB has both lanes obstructed in the area of From 92.6 due to a fire incident.

This incident is expected to last for 1-2 hours.  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.

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