VTrans Highway Access Permit Process
   
 

The following flow chart describes the process of applying for a Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) Highway Access Permit. A Highway Access Permit is required whenever a property owner/developer wishes to access state maintained highways. The permit process allows VTrans the opportunity to have control over driveway location, design, and effect on vehicular flow. Through this control, VTrans can improve vehicular flow and access throughout the state.

   

   Is the proposed
access located on or
within the Vermont State
Highway System
ROW?
                  
 
No
        Contact Town or City
            for Local Permits
    and Access Specifications.
      
     
   Yes
    
Apply for Local Permits
and if required
Act 250 Permits.
      
 
  What VTrans
  Highway AM Category
  is the Roadway? (view map, or category summaries, or documentation)
              
Steps Performed by Applicant
               
       
Parallel Process
       Contact Town or City
          for Local Permits
  and Access Specifications.
        
 
Review AM regulations for  Highway Category and apply
for Highway Access Permit
(view application)
                  
   
Apply for Local Permits and if required Act 250 Permits.
        
 
VTrans reviews permit & conducts a field investiga-
tion to assess impact.
(View Review Process District/Utilities)
    
    Agency Coordination
                
 
Act 250 and Local Approval Conditions are set and permit is denied or approved
       
                           
       
Highway Access Permit
Approved or Denied with incorporated conditions
from field investigation or
Act 250 permit