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U.S. Route 2 (U.S. 2) and U.S. Route 7 (U.S. 7) to enhance safety and mobility in Colchester.
The Vermont Agency of Transportation’s (VTrans) $31,760,442 Colchester Exit 17 project, awarded to Kubricky-Jointa Lime LLC, is improving the interchanges at Interstate 89 Exit 17 and the Chimney Corner intersection of
Work began in spring 2024 and is expected to wrap up in early July, in accordance with the contract completion date.
Funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration’s programs, the project
CTDOT Starts Construction On Several Waterbury Branch Line Station Upgrades
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The upgrades will transform these stations with new 350-ft. platforms designed to accommodate full train boarding, along with covered canopies and enclose
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Sales Auction Company Holds 17th Annual Spring Sale
More than 1,000 bidders turned out in person on May 2, 2026, for the 17th annual spring auction conducted by Sales Auction Company in Windsor Locks, Conn., while another 2,450 bidders participated online in what company representatives described as one of the strongest sales events
The auction began at 8 a.m. and drew a large crowd of contractors, truck buyers, equipment dealers and material producers representing a broad cross-section of the heavy equipment marketplace. Favorable weather and a packed lineup of equipment helped create a strong atmosphere from the opening announcements through the final items of the
Rows of late-model construction equipment, trucks, trail ers, support equipment and aggregate machinery filled the auction yard, giving bidders a wide variety of equipment to inspect prior to the start of the sale. Excavators, wheel load ers, dump trucks, tractors, trailers, paving equipment, crushing and screening plants and support equipment all generated active bidding both on site and through the company’s online bidding platform. According to Sales Auction Company representative Danny Anderson, the auction produced “the highest level of positive bidder energy both online and on site that Sales Auction Company has experienced in years.”
The auction grossed more than $10 million. Of the total sales volume, approximately 51 percent was sold to online buyers, while 49 percent was purchased by bidders attending the sale in person. Among the top-selling pieces was a 2024 Wirtgen W50Ri cold planer, which sold for $260,000. Other strong sellers included a 2003 Kenworth T800B tri-axle truck tractor at $145,000; a 2002 Rogers quad-axle low-bed trailer at $51,000; a 2019 McCloskey R155 tracked screener at $155,000; a 2018 Hitachi ZX250LC-6N excavator at $131,000; and a 2021 Mack Trucks GU713 Granite tri-axle dump truck, which brought $132,500.
The event also included two charity auction items. An uncut sheet of $10 bills sold for $400, with proceeds benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children, while a group of collectible construction toys raised $250 for the Wounded
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Checking out a Volvo excavator are Justin Highland (L) of William J. Highland Property Services, Otis, Mass., and Dennis Fleury of Fleury Sales.
Tracked and wheeled excavators from Volvo, KOBELCO, Hitachi and Caterpillar highlighted the large earthmoving equipment selection available at the sale.
Enjoying the moments just before the start of the auction (L-R) are Scott Higgins of Sales Auction Company; Sam Sales, president of Sales Auction Company; Danny Anderson of Sales Auction Company; and Billy “Sixpack” of Sales Auction Company.
A Sales Auction Company auctioneer reviews the terms and conditions of the sale before the first pieces cross the auction ramp.
Dozers ranging from older workhorses to more modern machines gave bidders plenty of options for expanding or updating their fleets.
A lineup of over-the-road trucks awaited bidders as part of the wide variety of equipment featured during the day-long auction.
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More Than 1,000 Bidders Attend On Site in Windsor Locks
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Mid-sized and compact excavators from manufacturers around the world filled the auction yard ahead of the start of bidding.
More than 1,000 bidders attended the 17th annual Sales Auction Company spring auction in person in Windsor Locks, Conn.
Construction dump trucks and work trucks line the auction yard, many of them ready to head directly to their next job site following the sale.
This Grove RT70 rough-terrain crane was among the lifting equipment featured during the auction.
A large crowd gathered around the auction ramp as bidding officially got under way at the 17th annual Sales Auction Company spring sale.
Dozens of wheel loaders from Caterpillar, Volvo, John Deere and Case were lined up for inspection before the bidding began.
A vintage Caterpillar motor grader from the Lane Construction Corporation fleet drew attention from attendees during the auction preview.
Don Moccio and his son, Tanner, pose with a Doosan DX62R compact excavator during the Sales Auction Company spring sale.
Conn. Begins Major Waterbury Station Upgrades Across Four Communities
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windscreens to improve comfort in all weather. Stations will feature real-time arrival information, ticket vending, improved lighting and clear wayfinding. Each location will be ADA accessible, with better pedestrian access and safer passenger flow.
In Derby, the project will restore the vacant historic station building to provide indoor waiting space and add new bus bays to strengthen connections with local transit services, creating a more seamless regional hub.
These projects are part of a broader statewide initiative to upgrade all six stations along the Waterbury Branch Line between 2025 and 2028 at an estimated cost of $193 million. Led by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), the program is modernizing a critical regional rail corridor with safer, more accessible and more reliable infrastructure for riders.
“For too long, riders on the Waterbury Branch Line have been making do with aging and inaccessible infrastructure. That changes now,” said Gov. Lamont. “These investments are about more than about improved stations; they’re about giving working families in the Naugatuck Valley the same quality of service that riders elsewhere take for granted, and building the kind of connected, affordable communities that keep people here.”
Skanska Lands $1.06B MBTA Bridge Work, Track, Upgrades
Skanska announced it has been awarded a contract by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to deliver the $1.06 billion North Station Draw One Bridge Replacement and Associated Track and Signal upgrades project across Cambridge, Boston and Somerville, Mass.
The project will modernize a critical rail corridor serving more than 11 million riders a year and strengthen connectivity across the Greater Boston region. VHB, a leading engineering, planning and design company headquartered in Watertown, Mass., is the design partner for the design-build contract.
“We are proud to partner with the MBTA on this transformative infrastructure investment that will enhance reliability, and support the region’s growing transit needs,” said Paul Pedini, senior vice president of Skanska USA Civil. “By leveraging innovative design and construction solutions, our team will deliver a future-ready rail network while maintaining uninterrupted service for the passengers who rely on it every day.”
“The replacement of the Draw One bridges is one of the most significant infrastructure investments in the MBTA Commuter Rail system,” said Ricky Carey, design manager of VHB. “Once complete, these new structures will deliver lasting benefits to one of the region’s busiest transportation corridors.”
To support construction, rail service will be temporarily replaced with bus service on the Waterbury Branch Line from July 20, 2026, through May 31, 2027. Because the line operates on a single track, major work at the Ansonia and Beacon Falls stations cannot be completed safely while trains are running. This includes shifting the track to align with new, longer platforms. Suspending service allows crews to work at both locations at the same time and complete the work as quickly as possible.
The outage also allows CTDOT to advance bridge, signal and infrastructure upgrades between Stratford and Bridgeport where the Waterbury Branch Line connects to the New Haven Line. Coordinating this work, which is under the Track Improvement Mobility Enhancement for Connecticut (TIME FOR CT) Program, reduces the need for additional future disruptions and keeps the overall project on
schedule.
By completing these efforts together, the state expects to save more than $47 million and shorten the Waterbury Station improvements by approximately one year. These savings are driven in large part by using a single extended outage to complete both the station track work and TIME For CT improvements. Bus service will be provided during this period.
For more information, visit portal.ct.gov/WBLstations.
The scope of the project includes replacing the existing 1930s-era Draw One bascule bridges with new vertical lift spans, significantly modernizing rail operations across the Charles River. The project also involves extensive upgrades to approach trestles, the construction of a new Tower A control facility and the addition of a new Platform F at North Station. These improvements are designed to streamline operations, enhance system flexibility and reliability, and support longterm ridership growth across MBTA’s north-side commuter rail network.
In addition, the project encompasses comprehensive track, signal and Positive Train Control (PTC) upgrades to improve safety, resiliency and operational efficiency. The team will implement innovative Alternative Technical Concepts to reduce in-water work, simplify construction staging and enhance safety while maintaining continuous commuter rail and Amtrak service throughout the construction period.
Upon completion, the corridor will expand from four to six tracks across the river, reducing congestion and improving reliability, with construction carefully phased to maintain commuter rail and Amtrak operations and minimize disruption to daily service.
Work is scheduled to commence in May 2026, with expected completion in Fall 2032.
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Connecticut Department of Transportation render Rendering of the upgraded Ansonia Train Station.
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Connecticut Department of Transportation render Rendering of the upgraded Seymour Train Station.
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VTrans Revamps Colchester Exit 17 for Safety, Mobility
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includes several key elements: replacing aging and deteriorating infrastructure through the full replacement of the existing U.S. 2 bridge over I-89; extending the deceleration lane of the I-89 northbound off-ramp; reconstructing the I-89 southbound off-ramp to make space for a new I-89 southbound on-ramp for U.S. 2 westbound traffic; eliminating the left-turn conflict point for westbound vehicles accessing I-89 southbound; reducing queuing and backups on U.S. 2; improving the intersection of the I-89 northbound off-ramp at U.S. 2; adding a U.S. 2 eastbound left-turn-only lane to increase capacity; and widening the roadway to accommodate additional turning lanes on U.S. 2 eastbound and U.S. 7 northbound.
The project area includes the segment of U.S. 2 beginning just east of Jasper Mine Road and extending just under a halfmile east to its intersection with U.S. 7 at Chimney Corner; the segment of U.S. 7 beginning just south of the Shell gas station/Simon’s Chimney Corner Store and extending just over a half-mile north to Wiley Road; and the Exit 17 interstate ramps and the portion of I-89 bound by them.
The project offers numerous benefits.
“Extending the I-89 northbound off-ramp and improving its intersection with U.S. 2 will help reduce queuing, particularly during evening peak hours,” according to VTrans. “Widening the roadway on U.S. 2 and U.S. 7 near the Chimney Corner intersection will create additional turning lanes, enhancing overall traffic flow and mobility. The project also addresses high-crash locations along U.S. 2 by constructing a new I-89 southbound on-ramp, eliminating conflict points for westbound vehicles. In addition, designated bicycle travel lanes along U.S. 2 will improve mobility for alternative transportation. The project will maintain efficient and reliable connections between U.S. 2, U.S. 7, and I-89.”
The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission released a project scoping study in December 2014.
“The U.S. 2 bridge over I-89, built in 1964, was in poor condition and deteriorating,” said a VTrans project representative, noting that approximately 16,000 vehicles per day travel through the intersections. “The interchange is critical infrastructure connecting northern Chittenden County
high traffic volumes — was a major challenge,” said VTrans Resident Engineer Chris Lavalette. “Soil stability was also a concern. Foamed glass aggregate was incorporated to reduce loads on existing surfaces.”
The new infrastructure is expected to have a lifespan of 75 years.
The traffic management plan relies on temporary shoulder and lane closures, as well as detours, with the goal of minimizing impacts during peak commuting hours. VTrans implemented an extensive public outreach campaign with consultant WSP USA, including a project website, e-mail updates, and social media posts to inform motorists about lane closures and construction activity. Flaggers, uniformed traffic officers, and temporary traffic signals have been used to guide travelers safely through the work zone.
“Traffic experienced some delays,” a VTrans representative said, “but was generally maintained safely.
VTrans worked closely with Kubricky to phase construction and minimize impacts to the traveling public.”
Kubricky-Jointa Lime was awarded the project on Feb. 22, 2024, and had approximately four months to establish a six-phase construction schedule.
In 2024, Phase 1 included widening U.S. 7 and portions of U.S. 2, constructing a new I-89 southbound off-ramp, and reconstructing acceleration and deceleration lanes.
Phase 2 (2024–2025) included construction of a gravel wetland, removal of the existing southbound off-ramp, and construction of a new southbound on-ramp.
Phase 3 (completed in 2024) involved substructure work for the new 204-ft., four-lane U.S. 2 bridge, including pile installation, abutments, piers, and geotechnical work.
Phase 4 (2025) focused on completing the bridge
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Crews also worked night shifts and reconstructed roadway segments, including a 2,500-ft. realignment of U.S. 2.
Phase 5 (2025) included reconstruction of I-89 northbound ramps, installation of permanent traffic signals, and opening of the new U.S. 2 bridge, followed by closure of the old bridge.
Phase 6, the final phase, began ahead of schedule in August 2025 and continues through spring and summer 2026. Work includes demolishing the old bridge, final paving and striping, and site restoration.
Day shifts run from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, while night shifts run from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Friday.
The 2025 construction season achieved several milestones, including major bridge work, ramp reconstruction, paving, and signal installation.
By December 2025, Phases 2 through 5 and most of Phase 6 were complete. Crews had opened the new bridge, demolished the old structure, reconstructed ramps, widened intersections, installed signals, completed paving and striping, and installed drainage and erosion control systems.
The 2026 construction season began in early April, focusing on final signage, lighting, and signal adjustments.
Project officials credited strong collaboration between VTrans and Kubricky for keeping the project on schedule.
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differences, soil conditions, and the use of foamed glass aggregate — a first for both VTrans and the contractor.
“The foamed glass aggregate was a new process for us, much like VTrans,” said Franke. “So, there were some learning curves at the start. Once we were able to refine our process, the installation progress became easier. Working with the FGA as backfill to our retaining wall created some challenges regarding surcharge loads when discussing steel erection and overlay placement. We utilized our engineering partners to develop methods that we put into place to overcome the difficulties and made it feasible to complete our work on the lightweight fill material.”
Construction occurred day and night throughout 2024 and 2025, with up to 30 workers on site during peak activity.
The project involved significant material quantities, including more than 62,000 cu. yds. of excavation, 55,000 cu. yds. of subbase, 21,000 tons of asphalt, more than 900 cu. yds. of concrete and 225,000 lbs. of reinforcing steel.
The project’s subcontractors include A&K (slipforming), American Flagging, CCS, D.A. Collins, Delta Electric, ECI, Electric Light, FWW, Geocomp, Granite State Curb Setters, L&D (line striping), L.M. Sessler, F. R. Lafayette, Maine Drilling and Blasting, Nicom, Penhall, Precision Trenchless, Ralph Darrah Welding, Seaboard, United Steel and Waters Excavation.
Despite the scale of the project, equipment issues were minimal, according to Franke, with routine maintenance and coordination
Annual Spring Auction Grosses More Than $10M in Conn.
A Sales Auction Company ring man keeps the bidding moving at a
Looking over a late-model Caterpillar excavator are Don Slanetz (L) of Slanetz Corp., Enfield, Conn., and Mike Pulowski of Clearview Building Maintenance, also of Enfield.
Compact track loaders and skid steers in a variety of sizes and configurations gave buyers numerous options for landscaping, construction and property maintenance applications.
This restored Farmall C tractor equipped with cultivators and planters dated back to the early 1950s and added a touch of vintage agricultural history to the auction lineup.
Telehandlers were available in a wide range of sizes, lifting capacities and price points to meet the needs of contractors and material handlers alike.
A prospective buyer puts a Bobcat compact excavator through its paces during the inspection period before
rapid pace while identifying and recording the highest bidders during
A BOMAG G dirt compactor receives a final inspection before heading across the auction ramp.
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Mark Baldyga of Baldyga Inc., Palmer, Mass., gives a close inspection to a Genie lift during the auction preview period.
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