This year DPW has changed how we inspect and report the conditions of Brattleboro’s gravel roads during mud season. The updated report will not be sent daily as in past years. Starting this week, you will see a sign at the beginning of each gravel road. The sign will have a color-coded section that indicates the current condition of the road and QR code that will take you directly to Maps-on-line for the conditions of all roads. Instead of waiting for all of the roads to be checked to report each road be entered immediately which should speed up the reporting significantly. Attached is a press release explaining the new procedure.
Please reach out if you have questions.
Thanks!
Belinda
Belinda Lashway
Office Manager
Department of Public Works
211 Fairground Rd
Brattleboro, VT 05301
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211 FAIRGROUND ROAD, BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT 05301
TEL: 802–254–4255 • EMAIL: PLYNCH@BRATTLEBORO.ORG
March 22, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
As we enter the spring season, please be aware that our gravel roads may become muddy due to the thawing of winter snow and ice. The Brattleboro Department of Public Works will be monitoring these roads and providing status updates through roadside signage, which will be placed at the end of gravel roads throughout town.
Road conditions will also be reported via an online map that you can view by visiting:
https://www.mapsonline.net/brattleborovt/index.html
The roadside signage will display a QR Code, which you can scan using the camera app on your smartphone to access a direct link to the online map.
The roadside signage and online map will be color–coded. The colors will indicate the following:
• Green: Passable by all vehicles. Expect seasonal conditions.
• Yellow: Four–wheel drive or high–clearance vehicles recommended. Some rutting and muddy conditions.
• Orange: Four–wheel drive or high–clearance vehicles advised. Local traffic only. Expect heavy rutting and deep mud.
• Red: Closed to through traffic. Emergency vehicles and residents with proper vehicles only. Some areas are not passable.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Department of Public Works at 802–254–4255
or email Peter Lynch at plynch@brattleboro.org.
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