SPECIAL NOTICE:

Construction activities for the Champlain Parkway Project have resumed with mobilization and preparation activities. Full construction activities will resume on Monday, March 23, 2026. All work will be completed between the hours of 7 AM and 7 PM, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted.

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 for Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27, are listed below:

• Future Champlain Parkway – I-189 to Home Avenue: Fully closed, all traffic strictly prohibited.

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 for Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27, are listed below:

• Main St. corridor is open to through-traffic.
• Weekly email updates will resume the week of March 23.
• S Winooski, Church, and St Paul intersections – Signals are operational and in a standard test period, being monitored closely.
•  While weather dependent, SDI plans to start up more regular construction activities on Monday, March 30, beginning work within the sidewalk area of the corridor.
• In general, construction this season will be much less impactful as it is largely surface-level work and standard paving/sidewalk reconstruction.
• As always, while some pedestrian detours may be in place, pedestrian access is maintained throughout the entire project area unless otherwise noted. 

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.

DURATION:

Unless otherwise noted, work will be restricted to the hours of 7 AM and 7 PM, Monday through Friday.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES & TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Off the roadway on Route 7/Shelburne Road:

Crews will be installing overhead sign foundations in the vicinity of the overpass over I-189 and the I-189 on and off ramps. The majority of the work will be completed outside of the roadway with some work performed at night to minimize traffic impacts.



Off the Roadway along the Future Champlain Parkway Alignment:

Please note that the streetlights are currently turned on as part of a testing phase. The lights will be turned off again once testing is complete in a few weeks.

The segment of the Champlain Parkway between Interstate 189 and Home Avenue is not completed and is not open for public access. Active construction continues along this segment, which includes the movement and transport of construction vehicles, equipment, and materials. All other access (vehicular, pedestrian, or bicycle) is strictly prohibited.

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.