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Vermont Road Conditions: What to expect as during the morning commute, per New England 511
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It’s a snowy morning in Vermont.
While the winter weather looks pretty, that doesn’t make it easier to drive on.
According to the Vermont 511 system, which provides real-time road map information that you can check out here, traffic is running quickly and smoothly as of Thursday morning.
There are currently three major road closures within state lines of Vermont, two that began in fall of this year and that will continue into the next year and one that began just a day ago.
In the Burlington area, driving conditions are currently categorized as normal, according to the map.
Other parts of the state, such as Lamoille County, are categorized as fair. No where is categorized as difficult or hazardous as of 9 a.m.
“Pavement may be partially snow covered, please drive with care,” a comment about Lamoille County and Caledonia County on the map said.
According to weather forecasts on the Vermont 511 map, expect snow showers throughout the coming week with a possible rain shower on Monday and Tuesday in the Montpelier and Burlington area.
“Multiple rounds of snow will continue to move through the region today through early Friday. Winds will continue to be gusty as well, likely producing areas of blowing and drifting snow, which could impact travel at times,” the National Weather Service in Burlington forecast discussion said.
Orange County road closures
Here’s what Vermont 511 had to say about road closures in Orange County.
“The Floating Bridge on VT-65 in Brookfield, over Sunset Lake, is CLOSED for the 2024-2025 winter season,” the website said. “Please seek an alternate route in this area. Updates will be issued in Spring 2025 upon reopening.”
This road closure began Nov. 1, 2024 and is set to continue until May 15, 2025.
Addison County road closures
Here’s what Vermont 511 had to say about road closures in Addison County.
“Lincoln Gap Road between Lincoln and Warren is CLOSED to all traffic as of October 15th for the 2024-2025 winter season.”
This road closure began Oct. 15, 2024 and is set to continue until May 15, 2025.
Lamoille County road closures
Here’s what Vermont 511 had to say about road closures in Lamoille County.
“TRAFFIC ALERT: 12/4 12:30 PM: Scenic VT-108 Smugglers Notch is CLOSED for the 2024/2025 Winter Season.”
This road closure began on Dec. 4, 2024, and had no end date.
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com.