CHAMPLAIN PARKWAY & MAIN STREET GREAT STREETS HIGHLIGHTS:

The Burlington Department of Public Works maintains a construction map containing traffic impacts including traffic restrictions, roadway closures, and more for all major construction projects in the Downtown District and the South End. Plan your travel with the most up-to-date information by using the map here.

Traffic impact highlights for the Champlain Parkway project are listed below:

• Main/Pine Intersection: Closed 24/7 to vehicles Bike/Ped access will be maintained for at least 3 legs of the intersection. Parkway contractor (ECI) to take over work from the Main Street contractor (SDI) mid-week.
• King/Pine Intersection: Lane reductions and alternating one-way traffic at the intersection.
• Pine Street: Main Street to King Street: Lane shifts and pedestrian detours will be in effect. Restricted to local vehicle traffic only. Block accessible via King Street only.

For more detailed information on construction activities and traffic impacts related to the Champlain Parkway project, read the Construction Update section below.

Traffic impact highlights for the Main Street – Great Streets project are listed below:

• Main/Pine Intersection: Closed 24/7 to vehicles Bike/Ped access will be maintained for at least 3 legs of the intersection. Parkway contractor (ECI) to take over work from the Main Street contractor (SDI) mid-week.
• Main Street: Church Street intersection to S. Winooski Avenue is fully closed to vehicle traffic.
• Main/S. Winooski Intersection: Open to North/South/East vehicle traffic.
• Main/S. Union Intersection: Fully reopened to traffic flow today.

For additional information on the Great Streets – Main Street Project or to view the latest construction updates and traffic impacts, visit the project website by using the link here.

Construction Update

Unless otherwise noted, work will be restricted to the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES & TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Pine Street (north) King Street to Main Street:

The Main Street Great Streets (MSGS) and Champlain Parkway (CPP) projects continue reconstructing the intersection at Pine Street and Main Street under full intersection closure. This closure will remain in place 24/7. Mid-week, MSGS will complete their work and CPP will take over work at this intersection. Due to the closure, Pine Street between King Street and Main Street will remain open but restricted to local traffic only and accessible from King Street only. Vehicular traffic will be detoured at King Street or Maple Street through mid-week and at Kilburn Street thereafter. Thru truck traffic will be detoured at Kilburn Street to St. Paul Street. Businesses will remain open and accessible along Pine Street. Eastbound traffic on Main Street will be detoured at S. Champlain Street to College Street and westbound traffic on Main Street will be detoured at St. Paul Street to College Street.

Crews will continue working to install traffic signal conduit and other traffic signal elements at the intersection of King Street and Pine Street under lane closures with alternating one-way traffic. Throughout the week, crews will work to finish sidewalk and curb removal and placement of gravel along the west side of Pine Street between Main Street and King Street before starting the east side. One-way alternating traffic will be maintained. Pedestrians will be detoured to the open side of the roadway. Sidewalk and curb work across residential and business driveways will require short temporary driveway closures. Impacted properties will be notified directly in advance. 

Pine Street at Howard Street:

In the coming weeks, S.D. Ireland will return to the site to complete the installation of the bus shelters just south of the intersection of Pine Street at Howard Street. This work is part of the initial contract which was postponed due to manufacturing delays. These activities will be completed outside of the roadway with minimal impact on traffic. Supplemental information regarding this work will follow.



Off the Roadway along the Future Champlain Parkway Alignment:

Work continues along the future Champlain Parkway alignment between Home Avenue and I-189. Crews continue grading the roadway in preparation for paving. These activities will take place off the roadway with limited impact on traffic

PROJECT LOCATION:

The Champlain Parkway Project spans a 2.8-mile area from the I-189 intersection with US 7 to Lakeside Avenue, and includes upgrades to Lakeside Avenue, and improvements to the section of Pine Street between Lakeside Avenue and Main Street. 

The initial contract, conditionally accepted in December 2024, included the construction of the Champlain Parkway from Home Avenue to Lakeside Avenue, upgrades to Lakeside Avenue, and improvements to the section of Pine Street between Lakeside Avenue and Kilburn Street.



The final contract, which broke ground in January 2025, includes the construction of the Champlain Parkway from existing I-189 near its intersection with U.S. Route 7 to Home Avenue and the section of Pine Street between Kilburn Street and Main Street. 

PROJECTED COMPLETION:

Initial Contract 2024

Final Contract 2026

CONTACT US:

For more information about the project, please visit the project website champlainparkway.com, or contact the project team via the project hotline, 802-496-8956, or by email: info@champlainparkway.com.