NORTHFIELD BF 0241(58)

Project Name: Northfield
VTrans Project # BF 0241(58)
VPin: 19J223
H&H Project No: 4066.04
Date: August 11, 2025
TMP CHECKLIST
Purpose: To make a preliminary determination of whether the following issues are present or
should be considered during project development through a more detailed TMP.
Project Name and Number/PIN: Northfield - BF 0241(58)
Initial Project Significance Level (as determined in Table 4): Not Significant - 'C'
Project Manager during Project Definition:
Name: Gary M. Laroche Date:
Modified or Approved by (Project Manager at Preliminary Design for Significant Projects):
Name: Gary M. Laroche Date:
Modified or Approved by (Project Manager at PS&E for Significant Projects):
Name: Gary M. Laroche Date:
Project Description (Location, Activity, Anticipated Duration):
Replacement of the Existing Bridge and related Roadway Approach Work, Located in the
Town of Northfield on VT Route 12 (TH-1 North Main Street), Bridge 60 over Dog River,
County of Washington (6-Month Anticipated Construction Duration)
Yes No Poss N/A Comments
1. Does the project require a long-term (greater
than 3 days)1 lane or roadway/bridge closure?
2. Are there any restrictions or considerations Norwich University Graduation
regarding construction timeframes due to traffic and move-in and other major
concerns (e.g., time of day, site specific time of events on campus. This is also
year limits)? the location when VT National
Guard units get delopyed out
of Vermont
3. Can typical applications for traffic control be
used? Are there any limitations to when typical
applications can be used (time of year, times,
days)?
4. Is there a sidewalk, pedestrian/bicycle lane,
path, trail, or access that needs to be
maintained during construction?

Project Name: Northfield
VTrans Project # BF 0241(58)
VPin: 19J223
H&H Project No: 4066.04
Date: August 11, 2025
Yes No Poss N/A Comments
5. Is a speed reduction proposed (consistent with
state guidance)?
6. Will temporary roadways or additional width be
needed on culverts, bridges, or shoulders to
maintain traffic?
7. Will construction impact access to businesses? Driveway widths affected, but
access to driveways shall be
maintained at all times
8. Are there other projects (utility, district Concurrent Town water main
maintenance, construction, municipal) in the replacement, dam removal,
area that should be coordinated or avoided? and utility relocations
9. Will/Can the traffic be reasonably detoured? If
no or N/A, proceed to #10. If yes or possibly:
a. Is the detour route roadway type equivalent Isolated 12-week bridge
to closed roadway? closure anticipated
b. Is the local alternate detour route in good
condition?
c. Will the detour route have a detrimental
impact on emergency vehicles, school
buses, or other sensitive traffic?
d. Are there load limit restrictions on the Structures at Water St over
detour? Union Brook and Wall St over
Dog River
e. Are there bridge/culvert width or height Structures carried over above
restrictions on the detour? waterways
f. Are modifications needed at intersections on Crosswalk at Wall St/Water St
detour/alternate routes? intersection for ADA
compliance and at railroad
track crossings
10. Will traffic signal timing need to be adjusted for
the project (with or without a detour)?
11. Are there truck facilities or routes that would be Recommended truck regional
impacted by the project or by a detour (turning detour scheme
radii, weight restrictions, etc.)?
12. Are there special events or traffic generators Green Mountain Transit
(schools and bus routes, large employers, Authority Commuter Bus Line
hospitals) that may be affected by the project 93 (Northfield - Montpelier) &
and/or detour? 83 (Northfield Shuttle) -
Recommended local detour

Project Name: Northfield
VTrans Project # BF 0241(58)
VPin: 19J223
H&H Project No: 4066.04
Date: August 11, 2025
Yes No Poss N/A Comments
13. Will the emergency vehicle routing, mail delivery, North - Northfield Elementary,
school bus routes, or trash services be Middle & High Schools
interrupted by the project (with or without a
South - Norwich University -
detour)?
Recommended local detour
14. Are there specific stakeholders to engage VTrans District
regarding the work zone impacts?
Town of Northfield
15. Does the project occur within a high crash
location?
16. Are there other maintenance of traffic issues to
consider? Specify.
1. MUTCD definition of long-term work is occupying a location more than 3 days.
Additional Narrative for Projects with issues identified above:
A 12-week bridge closure period is anticipated. During this timeframe, a regional detour is
proposed for trucks. A local detour is proposed for passenger vehicles and pedestrian and
bicycle traffic which includes minor modifications to existing Downtown Northfield as detailed
per Contract Plans.