Vermont Route 62

Today, the road is a heavily used artery, relative to the population of the area, with a maximum AADT of 13,900 vehicles, as of a 2012 estimate.

Signage is generally sized and placed in the manner of an Interstate Highway, and with three exceptions - one in Berlin and two in Barre - all turns are executed from roadway dedicated to that purpose, be those lanes with exclusive signals, or in two cases, ramps.

Approaching the intersection on East 62, drivers are advised to choose a travel lane based on whether they are going to Barre or Montpelier.

The setup of this intersection, along with the proximity of the Berlin State Highway split, makes this section of road problematic for westbound (towards I-89) travelers (see diagram at left).

While Route 62 maintains two through lanes, drivers entering from the Berlin State Highway merge with the highway at a well signed and routinely enforced yield - the nature of the traffic on the main road usually means those drivers are coming to a complete stop before entering.

Two things present potential complications - In opposition to the weaving and other conflicts in the westbound road, eastbound travelers have it much easier.

Additionally, an overly wide hard shoulder continues for a short distance after the split, in case a driver happened to be stuck in the wrong lane or changed their mind at the last second.

The road enters a more developed area of Barre city, and the speed limit is reduced to 40 miles per hour (64 km/h).

However, at that street's intersection with 302, a large building creates a significant blind spot requiring drivers to partially obstruct traffic on 302 to see around it.

[6] This intersection is prone to backups and delay from all approaches, as it is the convergence of three signed roads, two of which form a concurrency east into the main commercial area of Barre.

Adding to the delay is the fact that no dedicated turn lanes exist from Route 62 - this being more a space constriction (abutting properties) versus a deliberate choice by the city.

Driving along Route 62, just after western terminus
The first set of signs advising drivers of upcoming split
A diagram attempting to show potential paths available to drivers over the approximate distance (per. [ 4 ] )
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At the intersection of US 302/VT 14/VT 62 in Barre, on 302, looking east. Route 62 begins to right (faded sign "TO 89"); as with other signs in intersection there is no direct indication of route number.
Approaching the same intersection pictured above. This is the only sign on any of the intersecting approaches that indicates the presence of the route.