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Senate committee reviews transfer of 2.834 miles of VT Route 36 to Town of St. Albans
Summary
The committee considered proposed relinquishment of 2.834 miles of Route 36 (Lake Street) to the Town of St. Albans; AOT staff said the town sought control to facilitate water and sewer extensions and local development projects and that the state would keep centerline resurfacing responsibility for recurring resurfacing projects.
The Senate Transportation Committee reviewed a proposed transfer of jurisdiction that would relinquish 2.834 miles of Vermont Route 36 (Lake Street segment) from the state to the Town of St. Albans.
Ashley Atkins, deputy director of district maintenance and fleet, explained the town and AOT are working closely on the transfer and that there is no controversy in agency discussions. She said the town would gain full ownership and responsibility — including control of the right‑of‑way needed for speed management, access management, and utility work — and that the transfer would allow the town to better support planned water and sewer extension projects.
During the hearing a committee member asked whether the town would immediately begin using the right‑of‑way for utilities; Atkins said some utility work can be done within a state right‑of‑way already, but town ownership provides more expedient authority for certain projects and access. The agency clarified that for routine resurfacing projects that affect the corridor, the state would still handle recurring full resurfacing work tied to the state program; other maintenance and jurisdictional responsibilities would become municipal.
The committee did not vote at the hearing; staff said the transfer process would advance as the T bill becomes effective and after the agency and town finalize transfer language and an effective date.
Ending: AOT will finalize transfer paperwork and the committee expects additional language to appear in the bill prior to final enactment.
