From ruin to recovery: The Bolton Access Road’s restoration ahead of ski season [Video]

Months after July’s devastating flooding left The Bolton Access Road in ruins. This vital connection to Bolton Valley has been fully restored since thenThe route serves as the lifeline for the ski resort, local homes, and businesses in the area, which were left stranded by the storm.“It’s not a great trend that we’ve seen over the last few years,” said Molly Mahar, president of the Vermont Ski Areas Association, reflecting on the increasing challenges posed by extreme weather events linked to climate change.The July floods left the Bolton Access Road unrecognizable, cutting off the community and highlighting the need for immediate repairs.Benjamin Heath, vice president of Engineers Construction Inc., was among those tasked with the emergency response. His team was responsible for restoring all the infrastructure around the Bolton area.“I live in that neck of the woods, so I know there’s a big residential presence, and of course, there’s a …