Officials said the chicanes, which are temporary, will consist of orange barrels and curbs that are designed to stop large vehicles and force them to turn around.
Vermont State Police had previously reported that the roadway was closed for the season as of Nov. 2; however, VTRans issued a correction, saying the roadway remains open.
The Stowe Rotary Club's second 'Stuck Truck Raffle' raised $6,000 in entries this year for the best guesses as to when the first truck would get stuck in 2023.
A new environmental restoration project in Smugglers Notch is designed to improve parking for hikers in Smugglers Notch. The Lamoille County Planning Commission, along with VTrans, and Vermont Parks and Recreation, is hoping to channel visitors to designated areas and discourage roadside parking.
Construction was expected to start this week on the Smugglers Notch portion of Route 108 between Stowe and Cambridge as improvements to parking and accessibility get underway.