State
of Vermont
Department
of Public Safety
Vermont
State Police
Berlin
Barracks
News
Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I
89 Exit 8 Northbound is now reopened to the general flow of traffic.
As
a general reminder, when crashes or construction create closures or delays at
exits, do not use emergency turnarounds to get to the opposite side of the
interstate – turnarounds/U-turns on the interstate are restricted for use by
authorized vehicles only. When exit closures create delays, drivers must use
the exit before or after the closed exit.
Drive
safely.
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Subject: Traffic Alert - I 89 Northbound Montpelier, Exit 8 OFF RAMP,
vehicle crashed, first responder apparatus and vehicles are in the roadway.
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State of Vermont
Department of Public Safety
Vermont State Police
Berlin
News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification
I 89 Northbound Montpelier, Exit 8 OFF RAMP, vehicle crashed, first responder
apparatus and vehicles are in the roadway. has one lane obstructed in the area
of traffic signs updates and if possible a quick detour package would be
helpful if available to avoid traffic problems at the bottom of the hill and
tight curve before 8 due to a crash.
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.
