U.S. ROUTE7

US Route 7 & VT-7A Vermont: Live Incident & Closure Updates.

US Route 7 is Vermont’s primary western corridor, running 178 miles from the Massachusetts line through Bennington, Rutland, Middlebury, and Burlington to the Canadian border. VT Route 7A is the historic alternate through Manchester, Arlington, and Shaftsbury that parallels US 7 in southwestern Vermont.

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  1. Rutland Town man cited for leaving the scene of an accident, police say
    Rutland · Local News

    Rutland Town man cited for leaving the scene of a crash

    2d ago
  2. Shaftsbury man cited for excessive speed on US Route 7
    Shaftsbury · Local News

    Winhall man cited for 90 mph excessive speed in Shaftsbury

    4d ago
  3. Damaged Harley-Davidson after a Pittsford motorcycle crash on US Route 7
    Southern Vermont · Local News

    Pittsford Motorcycle Crash With Deer Seriously Hurts Rider

    May 27
  4. Vermont State Police traffic stop linked to a Rutland DUI arrest on US Route 7
    Southern Vermont · Local News

    Rutland Man Arrested for DUI After Route 7 Traffic Stop

    May 27
  5. Scene of an Alburg DUI rollover on US Route 2 South investigated by Vermont State Police
    Southern Vermont · Local News

    Pittsford Route 7 Crash Blocks Lanes, Delays Expected

    May 27
  6. US Route 7 in Pownal where a driver was cited for excessive speeding
    Southern Vermont · Local News

    Pownal Man Cited for Speeding at 100 MPH on Route 7

    May 27
  7. Lanes blocked during a Pittsford US Route 7 crash near Alpine Acres
    Southern Vermont · Local News

    Pittsford US Route 7 Crash Blocks Lanes, Delays Expected

    May 26
  8. Vermont State Police vehicle and badge — South Burlington assault charges case
    Champlain Valley · Local News

    Salisbury Woman Cited for Illegal Burning on US Route 7

    May 26
  9. US Route 7 in Pownal where a driver received a speeding citation
    Southern Vermont · Local News

    Driver Cited for 83 MPH Speeding on US Route 7 in Pownal

    May 23
  10. Scene of an Alburg DUI rollover on US Route 2 South investigated by Vermont State Police
    Southern Vermont · Local News

    Pittsford Two-Vehicle Crash on Route 7 Injures One

    May 19
  11. Vehicles after a Rutland Town crash on US Route 7
    Southern Vermont · Local News

    Rutland Town Crash on Route 7 Causes Minor Injuries

    May 19
  12. Traffic accident causes complete stop on I-189 westbound in Williston, police say
    Local News

    Traffic accident causes complete stop on I-189 westbound in Williston, police say

    May 14
  13. Vermont State Police vehicle and badge — South Burlington assault charges case
    Southern Vermont · Local News

    Traffic delays on Vt Route 7A in Shaftsbury due to downed powerlines, police say

    May 11
  14. Vermont State Police vehicle and badge — South Burlington assault charges case
    Southern Vermont · Local News

    Crash blocks both lanes on VT Route 7A in Shaftsbury, police say

    May 11
  15. Crash scene on Vermont Route 7A - Arlington Route 7A crash
    Southern Vermont · Local News

    Motor vehicle crash in Arlington causes road closure, police say

    May 11
  16. US Route 7 in Bennington - Bennington negligent operation citation
    Southern Vermont · Local News

    Deerbrook man cited for negligent operation in Bennington, police say

    May 9
  17. Single-vehicle crash on US Route 7 - Pittsford single-vehicle crash
    Southern Vermont · Local News

    Pittsford man involved in single vehicle crash, police say

    May 9
  18. Two-vehicle crash on US Route 7 - Shaftsbury US Route 7 crash
    Southern Vermont · Local News

    Motor vehicle crash in Shaftsbury leaves two with minor injuries, police say

    May 9
  19. US Route 7 in Shaftsbury - US 7 Shaftsbury traffic delays
    Southern Vermont · Local News

    Traffic delays expected on US 7 in Shaftsbury, police say

    May 9
  20. Crash obstructs both lanes on US Route 7 in Shaftsbury, police say
    Local News

    Crash obstructs both lanes on US Route 7 in Shaftsbury, police say

    May 9
  21. Vermont State Police vehicle and badge — South Burlington assault charges case
    Local News

    Traffic incident on US Route 7 in Williston causes lane obstruction, police say

    May 5
  22. Starksboro woman arrested for aggravated assault, police say
    Local News

    Pownal drivers cited for negligent operation after racing, police say

    May 1
  23. Starksboro woman arrested for aggravated assault, police say
    Local News

    Georgia woman arrested for DUI after crash on US Route 7, police say

    Apr 30
  24. Vermont State Police vehicle and badge — South Burlington assault charges case
    Local News

    Pittsford man cited for single-vehicle crash on Route 7, police say

    Apr 30
FAQ

Frequently asked.

Is Route 7 open in Vermont today?

US Route 7 is generally open statewide. Check the live feed above for any reported crashes or closures, and Vermont 511 (511vt.com) for roadwork advisories.

What is the difference between US Route 7 and VT Route 7A?

US Route 7 is the primary federal route running the full length of western Vermont. VT Route 7A is a state-designated alternate that parallels US 7 between Bennington and Manchester, passing through the older village centers US 7 bypasses.

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