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, April 20, through Friday, April 24, are listed below:

• I-189 Westbound – West of the Farrell Street Overpass: Early next week, work will take place outside of the roadway along the I-189 westbound barrel under a single lane closure between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
• Route 7 (Shelburne Road) – Near the I-189 Westbound Off Ramp: Starting mid-week, work will take place outside the roadway along the west side of Route 7 under a single lane closure on Route 7 south. 
• 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.

Highlights for the Main Street – Great Streets Project for Monday, April 20, through Friday, April 24, are listed below:

• Sidewalk: Limited work within the sidewalk on the South side of Main St will continue.
• Tree Plantings: Scheduled to begin next week.
• Paving: Milling of Main St from the S. Winooski/Main intersection to the S. Willard/Main intersection is scheduled to begin as early as 4/27 and is expected to last 3 days.
• This work will require some targeted intersection/one block closures during work hours as is typical with paving. More info will be provided as the work approaches.
• 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.

Construction Update

SPECIAL NOTICE & TRAFFIC ADVISORY:

Line Striping and Pavement Marking Installation along Pine Street to Take Place in the Coming Weeks

Line striping and pavement marking installation along Pine Street between Main Street and Kilburn Street is anticipated to take place the week of April 27, if weather and the subcontractor’s schedule allow. This work will require Pine Street to be restricted to local traffic only, access to businesses and residences will be maintained. Traffic holds and lane closures with alternating one-way traffic or traffic shifts will be needed. Traffic, especially traffic entering and exiting driveways on Pine Street, may be held for up to 30 minutes while epoxy cures. Cure times are dependent on temperature.

Line striping and pavement marking installation will cause major impacts to traffic and parking. Motorists should expect delays, plan extra travel time, and seek alternative routes whenever possible. A detour route will be signed utilizing Kilburn Street, St. Paul Street, and College Street. On-street parking will be prohibited along Pine Street between Main Street and Kilburn Street while this work takes place. Line striping and pavement marking installation will reconfigure the roadway permanently eliminating the on-street parking between Maple Street and Kilburn Street to accommodate bike lanes.

DURATION:

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

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES & TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

I-189 Westbound – West of the Farrell Street Overpass: Starting early next week, crews will work to install the footings for the overhead signs located over I-189 westbound west of the Farrell Street overpass. This work will require a lane closure on I-189 westbound between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.

Route 7 (Shelburne Road) – Near the I-189 Westbound Off Ramp:

Starting mid-week, crews work to install the foundations for the overhead sign located over Route 7 (Shelburne Road) just north of the I-189 Westbound Off Ramp. This work will require a single lane closure along Route 7 south.



Champlain Parkway – I-189 to Home Avenue:

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.