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January 22, 2026

Re: Traffic Alert- I 89 NB 52.4 (Just south of Exit 8)

Roadway is now Open.  

Jaime Breadmore

Emergency Communications Dispatcher II,CTO

Vermont State Police - Williston PSAP

3294 St George Road

Williston, VT 05495

Phone - 1(802)878-7111

Fax - 1(802)878-3173


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Subject: Re: Traffic Alert- I 89 NB 52.4 (Just south of Exit 8)
 
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The Vermont State Police are going to be diverting all incoming northbound traffic off at Exit 7 while crews  continue to work to remove this TT unit.

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Subject: Traffic Alert- I 89 NB 52.4 (Just south of Exit 8)
 
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State of Vermont

Department of Public Safety

Vermont State Police

Berlin Barracks

 

News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification

 

Interstate 89 NB in the area of mm 52.4, just south of Exit 8, is going to be blocked for a period of time while crews work to remove a jack-knifed Tractor Trailer Unit.


There are no known ETAs yet as crews head to work to clear the scene. 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.



Jared Phillips

Emergency Communications Dispatcher I

Vermont State Police Williston PSAP

3294 St. George Rd Williston, VT 05495

Phone: 802-878-7111

PSAP Fax: 802-878-3173

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