7/13/05-Gov. James Douglas has signed a $341 million transportation budget that boosts spending on the state’s roads and bridges.
The new budget plan spends $40 million for paving and $53 million for bridge repair.
Vermont previously allocated $33 million annually to pave roads and $49 million to repair bridges.
Nearly 115 miles of road in 16 locations throughout the state is scheduled to be finished, down from the 145 miles that was originally planned. An additional 220 miles of road repair is also scheduled.
The new funding plan, previously H523, earmarks $13 million to pave sections of Interstates 89 and 91, including a 16-mile stretch of I-89 southbound from Burlington to Bolton, and a 12-mile segment of I-91 northbound between Gilford and Brattleboro.

6/29/05-The Legislature has reached agreement on a $341 million transportation budget that boosts spending on the state’s roads and bridges. The bill now moves to Gov. James Douglas for his signature.
House and Senate lawmakers approved spending $40 million for paving and $53 million for bridge repair.
Vermont currently allocates $33 million annually to pave roads and $49 million to repair bridges.
Nearly 115 miles of road in 16 locations throughout the state is scheduled to be finished, down from the 145 miles that was originally planned. An additional 220 miles of road repair is also scheduled.
The bill – H523 – earmarks $13 million to pave sections of Interstates 89 and 91, including a 16-mile stretch of I-89 southbound from Burlington to Bolton, and a 12-mile segment of I-91 northbound between Gilford and Brattleboro.
For bill status, call (802) 828-2231.

5/3/05-The Senate has advanced a $354 million transportation budget that boosts spending on the state’s roads and bridges. The House previously passed a similar version.
H523 earmarks $13 million to pave sections of Interstates 89 and 91, including a 12-mile stretch of I-89 northbound from Hartford to Sharon, and a 12-mile segment of I-91 northbound between Gilford and Brattleboro.
Repairs are also included for bridges over the White River in Hartford and the Ompompanoosuc River in Norwich.
Now a conference committee will be appointed to work out differences between the House and Senate versions. For bill status, call (802) 828-2231.