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November 13, 2025

Re: Traffic Alert - US Route 7 from Bennington to Sunderland

The roadway has been reopened.

From: Wetherby, Matthew
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2025 2:11 PM
To: DPS - Roadway Alert <DPS.RoadwayAlert@vermont.gov>
Subject: Traffic Alert - US Route 7 from Bennington to Sunderland
 
State of Vermont 
Department of Public Safety 
Vermont State Police 
Shaftsbury Barracks 
  
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification 
US Route 7 in both directions is closed to traffic from Exit 2 to Exit 3 due to a two-car motor vehicle accident. 
This incident is expected to last for two hours.  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.