Henry Raymond
General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Harold on August 28, 2013, 05:28:27 PM
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I've been taking alternate routes to Essex and the surrounding areas for the last month or so due to the state of destruction 128 has been in for most of the summer at this point. Any word as to whether it's freshly paved again or en route to being so soon?
Thanks!
Harold.
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Went down through the other day - Not good at all.
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if you value your suspention stay away from there
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yes, and it will be for at least 1 more month. They are removing the clay that was used as the road subbase, and adding new material. They are also attempting to clear ledge along the side of the road to allow for adequate drainage and ditching.
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Jim heard on the radio that they would be done Oct. 4th. Anybody want to bet?
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I am hoping that it will be as great as the other side is now when they are done :-) I am okay with driving other routes for now for sure it that is the result.
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I went down it a few days ago- It was nice to not have any traffic!
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When I braved it a couple weeks ago, it was one of the few times in the last month I was sad not to have my truck anymore.
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Woods Hollow Road is very good. I go that way all the time.
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I went by last weekend, and there was a Vehicle spraying the dirt road with water, which made a mushy mess on my tires . Would rather have had the dust.
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Yes the water makes a mess of our vehicles, but definitely helps the poor people who live on that road. I can only imagine how much dirt they have eaten just mowing their lawns. I am sure they see the light at the tunnel where this part of the road will be as nice as the other side.
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That's nto just dirt - it's some sort of oily mixture as they'd need to spray water way to often. If you check out the bottom of your car or near your tires you can feel it. Years back when i had a black car, you could see the build up after a few weeks. And it doesn't come off to easy either.
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Vermont undercoating
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anyone have the latest status?
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Yeah, I tried it again this week just to check it out...
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Yes, it's still bad, but MUCH better than a few weeks ago. I went South on RT128 on Oct 3rd, and it's a very bumpy dirt road, but do-able in a car. I timed it- took 12 minutes to get thru the construction zone. Three separate areas with one lane only and flaggers. I would still avoid it for the time being.
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I have heard from a reliable source that it will not be totally complete until next spring. It is sounding like the plan is to get it "ready" for winter and finish after the snow is gone. Can anyone confirm this info?
In the mean time, Woods Hollow, Old Stage, Chapin Rd etc are all in great condition with all the increased traffic. This time they are also better scenic route too. Kudos to the Road crews for keeping these "side roads" in such great shape.
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I haven't been on that road lately.....I take Old Stage Rd into Essex.....I was at Cody's (the Irish Pub) the other day, and someone said the road crew found a 1920's washing machine burried under the road!!!!! There must be other stuff under there....maybe gold? Haha
Nancyd
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Just spoke with FW Whitcomb office & they stated 128 will be fully paved (cold mix) in 3-4 weeks.
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I would still avoid until then. It did in a fairly new tire on my truck this weekend.
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We tried it Friday - for a dirt/gravel road it's OK... much better than it was few weeks ago.
I sure hope they get hustlin' to finish it.
Joe
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Hi,
I took 128 North late tonight at 10:30 PM. a few miles of nice paved road...then miles of packed dirt, then miles of rough gravel..shouldn't go faster than 30 mph on that. Your car will definitely get dirty.....I would continue using the alternate routes.
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They have done a great job maintaining the Woods Hollow Road during this upgrade of Rte 128. Took advantage of the nice weather yesterday morning and drove down 128. Some mighty deep ditches and looks like a good base going in. Have travelled that road since 1953, until I retired in 1992. Looks like this ought to last for a while.
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From twitter, Brent Curtis from VTRAN, 4 days ago
@VTransontheroad: RT 128 Essex - Westford will have crews working on reclaiming process (weather permitting) in preparation for a coat of asphalt.#ontheroad
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Northbound paved from RT 15 to Pettingill Rd. South bound smooth packed dirt from 2010 pavement at ledges to silo then pavement to RT 15. No paving done this week guessing due to temps. Heard rumor they need to finish by the 15th because asphalt plant shuts down?
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Doesn't look too promising for this year, but something to look forward to in 2014
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I drove it last night from Essex to Fairfax and did not have a problem. Did notice in the South lane that it did not look as good as North lane. Thought it was much better compared to August though.
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is there at least payment on all of it yet? really getting tired of the interstate... but actually like seeing what color my car is without the dirt layer....
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Last night I took Old Stage Road from Essex to Fairfax...Sweet ride.perfectly good
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It's not bad now.
I've been traveling it the past few days. Headed towards Essex, they have about 3 miles yet to pave but it is relatively smooth, slthough very dusty. Headed towards Fairfax, there is about 2 miles yet to pave, again smooth but dusty. The paving machines were on it this morning at 0700. It's looking up!!!!
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Northbound same as yesterday. Southbound paved from Pettingill to rt15
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I had not been on 128 since the construction started until today. All the comments kept me off from it. Was happily surprised - all paved but about a 1/4 mile in the south bound lane. Commuters will have good driving this winter/spring. I am sure they won't miss the frost heaves!! Our tax dollars did a good job. Thank you!!
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We took it yesterday and it was great. So glad we can now use it.
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I took it on the way home tonight- all of Northbound was paved decently. I didn't notice the Southbound lane... :)
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Excellent! I'll give it a whirl again tomorrow. :-)
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Only a short section of the southbound lane was unpaved as of last night.
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It's awesome! It's great to be using it again!
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As of tonight (Friday November 22nd), everything is now paved....
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Yes! It's nice and smooth. Glad to have the route back!