Project: Bennington Bypass, VT 279
Summary
The Bennington Bypass, also known as VT 279, provides an alternative route around the center of Bennington, Vermont which saves time primarily for winter ski tourists.
Characteristics and Setting
Classification/Type
Bypass (around Community)
Transportation Mode
Highway
Usage
3,700
Length (mi)
4.20
Economic Distress
0.80
Population Density (ppl/sq mi)
54
Population Growth Rate (%)
-0.2%
Employment Growth Rate (%)
1.0%
Market Size
18,050
Airport Travel Distance (mi)
85.0000
Topography
16
Geography
Region
New England/Mid-Atlantic
State
VT
County
Bennington
City
Bennington
Urban/Class Level
Metro
Local Area
N/A
Impact Area
N/A
Transportation System
None
Timing
Initial Study Date
1998
Post Construction Study Date
2008
Construction Start Date
1999
Construction End Date
2004
Months Duration
N/A
Costs
Project Year of Expenditure (YOE)
2000
Planned Cost (YOE $)
N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $)
$26,000,000
Actual Cost (2022$)
$51,725,600
Pre/Post Conditions
NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$
Transportation
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Impacts
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Case Location
Narrative
Bennington Bypass, VT 279
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