DATE: Friday, September 1, 2023

SPECIAL NOTICE:  

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, crews will be out of the roadway by noon, Friday, September 1. Crews will be offsite starting Friday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m. Construction activities will resume on Tuesday, September 5, at 7:00 a.m.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:  

Unless otherwise noted, work will be restricted to between 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.

Lakeside Avenue between Pine Street and the westerly driveway of 128 Lakeside Avenue (the Innovation Center) will be reduced to a single-lane with alternating one-way traffic during active construction hours as work continues.

There will be traffic pattern changes along Pine Street between Kilburn Street and Lakeside Avenue. There will be shoulder closures along portions of the west side of Pine Street starting at Kilburn Street and working south to facilitate the installation of the shared-use path and preparation for curb installation. There will be instances of lane shifts or single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers along Pine Street to facilitate the installation of stormwater infrastructure along the west side. There is the potential for the temporary loss of segments of on-street parking to facilitate lane shifts. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained along Pine Street each day between 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

There will be intermittent shoulder and single-lane closures along Home Avenue between Foster Street and Queen City Park Road to facilitate the installation of sidewalk and paving operations.

There will be intermittent shoulder and single-lane closures along Flynn Avenue between Foster Street and the railroad crossing to facilitate the installation of sidewalk and curb.



There will be intermittent full and partial closures of the Ferguson and Lyman Avenues cul-de-sacs to facilitate the installation of sidewalk and paving operations. 

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:

Work will continue along Lakeside Avenue between Pine Street and the westerly driveway of 128 Lakeside Avenue (the Innovation Center) to facilitate the remaining roadway reconstruction work. There is the potential that crews will need to pave a remaining section of Lakeside Avenue at the western end of the project limits near the Innovation Center on Tuesday, September 5. Paving operations are subject to weather and subcontractor availability. This work will be completed under single lane closure.

Crews will continue constructing the shared-use path and prepping for the installation of curb along the west side of Pine Street between Kilburn Street and Lakeside Avenue. Crews will begin at Kilburn Street and continue south. This work will require the excavation of the area just west of the shared-use path and just east of the edge of pavement along the west side of Pine Street. Crews will backfill the area as they progress south. This work will take place predominantly off the roadway; however, it may require shoulder closures along Pine Street. This work will impact driveways. Impacted property owners and tenants will be notified. Access and egress will be maintained throughout.

Crews will begin installing stormwater infrastructure along the west side of Pine Street. This work will require lane shifts or lane reductions with alternating one-way traffic along Pine Street.

Over the next few weeks, crews will be installing sidewalks along portions of Flynn Avenue, Home Avenue, Ferguson Avenue and Lyman Avenue between Foster Street and the railroad tracks. This work will require intermittent shoulder and single-lane closures.

On Tuesday, September 5, crews will be paving the section of Home Avenue from the railroad crossing heading west to the project limits just beyond Queen City Park Road. This work will require single-lane closures. Crews will be installing the final course or finishing course of pavement at the Ferguson and Lyman Avenues cul-de-sacs. Vehicular access to the cul-de-sacs will be restricted for several hours as the pavement is installed and completes the cooling and hardening process. Driveways that access the cul-de-sacs will be inaccessible by vehicle during that time. Impacted property owners will be notified. Paving operations are subject to weather and subcontractor availability.

Curb installation will take place Wednesday, September 6, through Friday September 8, along Flynn Avenue. This work will be completed under intermittent single-lane closures. Driveways will be temporarily closed during curb installation. Impacted property owners will be notified.



Crews will complete additional work outside of the roadway throughout the project area. Crews will be working along the Champlain Parkway between Home and Lakeside Avenues. Crews will complete fine-grading and paving of the shared-use path. 

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

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.