Barton, US5, repair storm damage

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $131,913.22 to the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) on March 6, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to repair storm damage on U.S. Route 5 in Barton, Vermont. The primary deliverable under this award is the replacement of a failed stone box culvert and associated storm damage repairs to restore the structural integrity and functionality of this federal-aid highway corridor. The project is identified as Event #VT23-1 and DDIR #D9-US5-BARTON3, reflecting Vermont's recent storm recovery efforts supported through discretionary FHWA funding mechanisms.

This award represents a component of the broader federal-aid highway program authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which provides formula and discretionary funding to states for highway construction, preservation, and improvement. As the state's designated transportation agency, VTrans administers the project in accordance with FHWA stewardship and oversight requirements, including compliance with environmental review standards and federal procurement regulations. The culvert replacement and associated repairs constitute critical infrastructure maintenance activities that restore safe highway operations and enhance transportation resilience in the affected region.

Project description

Barton, US5, repair storm damage, incl. Replacement of failed stone box culvert. Event #VT23-1; ddir #D9-US5-BARTON3.