Route 7
Coverage of Route 7 in the Nexus archive.
- The new Route 7 project is a waste of money
Vermont’s federal legislators secured $19.7 million for Route 7 reconstruction between Brandon and Pittsford to add truck climbing lanes and wider shoulders for cyclists. Louis Meyers from Shelburne, Vt., argues the project is a waste of money, citing existing road safety, potential traffic backups, and safer alternative routes for cyclists.
- VTrans receives over $19 million in federal funds for Route 7 reconstruction
The Vermont Agency of Transportation received $19.7 million in federal BUILD grant funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to reconstruct a 12-mile stretch of Route 7 from Pittsford to Brandon. The project, awarded to Engineer’s Construction, Inc., aims to improve safety and capacity through roadway widening, truck climbing lanes, and other infrastructure upgrades, with construction set to begin in fall 2023 and finish by fall 2028.
- Vermont State Police seek burglary suspect
The Vermont State Police are investigating a burglary at Dwyer's State Line Beer and Wine Store on Route 7 in Pownal. The incident occurred between 12:45 a.m. and 1:45 a.m. on Sunday.