DATE: Friday, May 10, 2024

TRAVEL NOTICE:

Please be advised that the constructed segment of the Champlain Parkway between Home Avenue and Lakeside Avenue has not been completed and is not open for public access. Vehicular traffic along this segment is strictly prohibited. Pedestrian and bicycle access along this portion of the shared-use path is restricted for your safety as designated crossing locations, proper signage, and operational traffic controls have not been implemented at the major crossing locations along the Champlain Parkway.

CAUTION!

The partially constructed segments of the Champlain Parkway between Home Avenue and Lakeside Avenue are not open for public access and are being utilized for the movement and transport of construction vehicles, equipment, and materials. Please do not block access to the Champlain Parkway at its intersections with Home Avenue, Flynn Avenue, Sears Lane, and Lakeside Avenue.

DURATION:

Unless otherwise noted, work will be restricted to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., all roadway and lane closures will reopen during the evening hours and on weekends, and access to residential and business driveways will be maintained. Flaggers will be present to assist motorists throughout the work zone. Businesses will remain open! Motorists should anticipate rough and uneven gravel driving surfaces throughout the project limits.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES & TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Howard Street – Independent Utility Work

Water Resources will conduct independent water work on Howard Street at its intersection with Pine Street. Howard Street will be closed at its intersection with Pine Street. This closure will remain in place 24 hours a day until the work is completed. Howard Street will be restricted to local traffic only between Hayward Street and Pine Street. For additional information contact Water Resources at 802-863-4501.

Pine Street

Crews will be working along Pine Street from just south of Lakeside Avenue to just north of Kilburn Street. Work will take place along either side of the roadway with construction activities phased to prevent overlapping work zones. This work will require lane closures, driveway impacts, on-street parking restrictions, and changes in traffic patterns. Access will be maintained and impacted property owners will be reached out to directly.

Pine Street will continue to be reduced to a single northbound travel lane between Locust Street and Kilburn Street during work hours. All southbound vehicles traveling south of Kilburn Street will be detoured from Pine Street at Kilburn Street to St. Paul Street and will continue along Shelburne Street to Flynn Avenue and back to Pine Street.



Kilburn Street, Pine Place, and Marble Avenue will be restricted to right turn only at their intersections with Pine Street. Kilburn Street and Marble Avenue will remain open with intermittent width reductions. Howard Street will be closed at its intersection with Pine Street. This closure will remain in effect 24 hours a day until the work is completed. Flaggers will be stationed at each side street to assist motorists. Please see the detour graphic below.



Green Mountain Transit Service Alerts for Pine Street Route and Montpelier LINK Express. 

Pine Street - East

Crews will continue removing existing and installing new concrete sidewalks along the east side of Pine Street between just south of Lakeside Avenue (near Play Dog Play) to Howard Street and between Marble Avenue and Kilburn Street. Starting Tuesday, crews will begin this work along the east side of Pine Street between Howard Street and Marble Avenue. Starting Wednesday and continuing through Friday, crews will be installing curb along the east side of Pine Street from just south of Lakeside Avenue (near Play Dog Play) to just north of Kilburn Street (near the Post Office). Crews will begin at the southern end and progress north. This work will require the closure of the east (northbound) lane along sections of Pine Street, restrictions to on-street parking, and driveway impacts. Access will be maintained and impacted property owners will be notified. Pedestrians will be detoured to the west side of Pine Street along the shared-use path.

Pine Street - West

Starting Wednesday and continuing through Friday, crews will install some of the remaining curb along the west side of Pine Street between Howard Street and Kilburn Street, focusing on installing the curb at the remaining driveways. This work will require the closure of the west (southbound) lane along sections of Pine Street and will impact driveways. Access will be maintained and impacted property owners will be notified. The shared-use path will remain open and accessible.

Pine Street at Marble Avenue and Kilburn Street

Starting Wednesday and continuing through Friday, crews will install the curb at the raised intersections of Pine Street at Marble Avenue and Pine Street at Kilburn Street. This work will require lane closures on Pine Street and width reductions on sidestreets.

Pine Street at Locust Street, Howard Street, Marble Street, and Kilburn Street

Starting Wednesday and continuing through Friday, crews will install the bases for the rapid rectangular flashing beacons (RRFBs) at the intersections of Pine Street at Locust Street, Howard Street, Marble Street, and Kilburn Street and the mid-block crossing between Locust and Howard Streets. This work will require lane closures on Pine Street and width reductions on sidestreets.

Pine Street at Lakeside Avenue

East Coast Signals will be onsite throughout the week conducting traffic signal work at the intersection of Pine Street at Lakeside Avenue. This work will take place predominantly out of the roadway but may require lane closures. 

Lakeside Avenue

Crews will be working on the sand filter on Lakeside Avenue just west of Champlain College. This work will be completed off the roadway.

South End

Home Avenue, Lyman Avenue, and Briggs Street

Crews will continue electrical utility work for several properties on Home Avenue, Lyman Avenue, and Briggs Street. This work will take place predominantly off the roadway within the property frontage with limited impact to traffic. Impacted property owners have been notified.



Flynn and Home Avenues

Starting Wednesday and continuing through Friday, crews will be removing existing and installing new concrete sidewalks on Flynn Avenue near 208 and on Home Avenue near the Champlain Parkway. This work will require intermittent lane closures. 

Champlain Parkway

Crews will plant trees along the Champlain Parkway alignment between Home Avenue and Lakeside Avenue. This work will take place off the roadway with no impact to traffic.

PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT: For your safety and the safety of the construction crew and field staff, the Champlain Parkway Project Team reminds the public to steer clear of construction vehicles, heavy machinery, and active construction areas. Stay alert when navigating within the work zone. For all urgent issues or concerns, please contact the Public Outreach Team by phone at (802)496-8956 or by email at info@champlainparkway.com.

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 includes 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. 

PROJECTED COMPLETION:

Initial Contract 2024

Final Contract 2027

NEARBY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ALERT:

Construction vehicles and other equipment will be traveling throughout the South End as part of the Burlington Great Streets: Main Street Project, which began construction in February. A stockpile for this project (where construction materials and equipment are stored) is located on Sears Lane. In addition, this project will be detouring traffic through the Champlain Parkway project limits.

This project, which is separate from the Champlain Parkway Project, encompasses the portion of Main Street between Battery Street and South Union Street. For additional information or to sign up to receive their project updates, visit the Burlington Great Streets project website. 

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.