VTrans studying traffic patterns on I-91 Exit 7

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), in coordination with the town of Springfield, is currently assessing the feasibility of safety improvements to the I-91 Exit 7 southbound off-ramp.

Where the rubber meets the road

On March 20, Vermont’s new Automated Vehicle Inspection Program (AVIP) went live. All vehicles are now inspected using a tablet, which is connected to central server where data on that particular vehicle is stored and where the state can scrutinize it for a host of possible violations. Bad news for many low- and middle-income Vermonters.

Downtown revitalization plan includes river walk, traffic changes

A pedestrian-friendly downtown with changes to traffic patterns, parking and the streetscape were brought up as part of a presentation on a conceptual plan for the development of the Springfield downtown area by Carolyn Radisch on Monday.

Springfield police chief speaks out against raising truck weight limits

Springfield Police Chief Doug Johnston visited the nation’s capitol on Tuesday, May 23 to discuss the dangers of loosening regulation on tractor-trailer truck weights.

Road closures for Springfield's Market Madness Aug. 20

The downtown sections of Main Street, Park Street, Valley Street and Summer Hill will be closed to all traffic during the event between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Potential biomass plant traffic alarms Chester Select Board

Chester Select Board members have major reservations about the increase in truck traffic the North Springfield power plant would bring. Select Board Chairman John DeBendetti called it “frightening”.

Bill targeting license plate readers

Lawmakers are considering limiting the amount of time that police in Vermont can store information compiled by automatic license plate readers.

School district receives approval after expansion project

The Springfield School District has received approval for an expansion project that took place almost three years ago.

Chester’s traffic headache shared by Springfield

Chester's bridge construction projects means more truck traffic in downtown Springfield this summer.

VTRANS worker victim of road rage on I-91

A Springfield man is facing charges of aggravated assault after he drove his car into a highway worker who was attempting to stop him from making an illegal u-turn.

No injuries in route 131 crash

A two car accident occured in Weathersfield Saturday afternoon but no one in either vehicle was hurt.

Route 5 flooding

A low lying section of route 5 about one mile south of the Charlestown Road intersection was underwater for a time on Friday.

Springfield DRB says school traffic plan “lacking”

Springfield's development review board says it needs additional information from the Springfield school district on how its going to manage traffic problems at the two elementary schools.

School traffic study recommends changes

The long-awaited traffic study evaluating the problems at Springfield’s two renovated and expanded elementary schools has come up with recommendations.