Roads

All the roads in town are assigned a number indicating their “class.” The number indicates what type of road each one is, who is responsible for maintaining it, and what types of vehicles are allowed. The town receives funding from the state for maintenance depending on the class of each road. Those classes sometimes change — and town roads are sometimes discontinued altogether if they no longer benefit the town. In order to change a road’s classification or eliminate it, the town must hold a public hearing and go through a thorough legal process.

You can see an official town highway map in the Town Office or online at the VTrans website: vtransmaps. Vermont.gov/mast/current.asp

State highways are major roads owned and maintained by the state of Vermont. Craftsbury has one major State highway:  Route 14.

Class 1 highways (0 miles) are any state highways maintained by the town.  

Class 2 highways (18.23 miles) are well- traveled roads that carry traffic to from Class 1 highways.

Class 3 highways (42.39 miles) are smaller back roads. The town plows Class 2 and 3 highways in winter, as well as maintaining them in summer.

Class 4 highways (6.47miles) are the least formal of town roads.The town does not plow them in winter — that’s up to any homeowners living along the roads. The town may perform some minimal maintenance and is required to maintain the bridges and culverts along them

Legal Trails (2.67 miles) Trails are not considered highways and the town shall not be responsible for any maintenance, including culverts and bridges.