Vermont Renames Section of Interstate 91 for David Maland
An 11-mile stretch of highway in northern Vermont now honors the memory of a fallen U.S. Border Patrol agent.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Law Enforcement
The Vermont Transportation Board has officially renamed an 11-mile segment of Interstate 91 as the David Chris Maland Memorial Highway. The designation honors David Maland, a 44-year-old U.S. Border Patrol agent who was killed during a traffic stop on Jan. 20, 2025.
Why it matters
This tribute serves to commemorate Maland's nine years of service and his contributions to the local community. The state order follows a formal petition process led by a local veterans organization to ensure his legacy is recognized on a major regional corridor.
Teresa Youngblut remains charged with the killing of David Maland following the incident that occurred in January 2025. The state Transportation Board finalized the renaming order on Sept. 28, 2026, after receiving a petition containing 97 signatures.
The players
David Maland
He was a 44-year-old U.S. Border Patrol agent who served for nine years before his death.
Teresa Youngblut
She is the individual currently charged with the killing of David Maland.
American Legion Newport Post 21
This local veterans organization initiated the formal petition process to honor the fallen agent.
Vermont Transportation Board
This state authority manages transportation infrastructure policy and issued the final naming order.
The details
The newly designated highway section spans from Exit 26 in Barton to Exit 28 in Derby, covering mile markers 161.4 to 172.4. Local officials and the American Legion Newport Post 21 collaborated on the petition, which was submitted in November 2025 before undergoing a formal public hearing process.
Timeline
Jan. 20, 2025: David Maland was killed during a traffic stop.
November 2025: The American Legion Newport Post 21 filed the renaming petition.
Sept. 28, 2026: The Vermont Transportation Board issued the final order.
Legal Context
The renaming of the highway section follows the established administrative protocols set forth by the Vermont state highway naming guidelines. Such designations are frequently used in the region to memorialize public servants while maintaining standardized infrastructure markers.
Motorists traveling between Barton and Derby will soon encounter new signage identifying the memorial stretch of Interstate 91. The designation does not impact current traffic enforcement or local infrastructure access for residents of the area.
The takeaway
The memorialization of public servants through infrastructure naming provides a lasting way for communities to process and honor local tragedies. Residents and commuters can expect to see formal signage acknowledging the designation along the interstate in the coming months.
Further reading
Find more updates on state legal developments in the Vermont Law Enforcement section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Valley News.
