VT 289 is a two-lane nondivided freeway bypassing the VT 2A, VT 15, and VT 117 intersection in Essex Junction and the only freeway in Vermont with mileage-based exit numbers. The original plans included extensions to VT 127 to the west and I-89 to the south/east. These extensions are cancelled, but the eastern one may get built eventually due to traffic to/from IBM. Despite rumors, VT 289 was never intended to be I-289.
| Mile | Eastbound | Westbound | Notes |
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| Chittenden County | |||
| Speed Limit 50 | |||
| 7.7 |  |
Exit 7 Essex Junction Colchester |
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| 9.6 | Exit 9 Essex |
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| 10.1 | Exit 10 Essex Way |
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| 12.2 | Exit 12 Essex |
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| Speed Limit 50 | |||
| Chittenden County | |||