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May 28, 2025

Traffic Alert - Route 7 in Bennington

State of Vermont 
Department of Public Safety 
Vermont State Police 
Shaftsbury
  
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 
US Route 7 NB is closed between exits 2 and 3 in Bennington due to a motor vehicle crash.
This incident is expected to last for the next few hours.  Specific details are not yet available, and updates will be provided as appropriate.   Any inquiries should be directed to the Bennington Police Department.
Motorists should expect delays in the area or seek alternate routes.  Please drive carefully. 
 


Lillian Schmertz

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police Troop B

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Westminster VT 05158

(802) 722-4600

(802) 722-4690 Fax

lillian.schmertz@vermont.gov

 

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