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 6, through Thursday, April 9, are listed below:

• Route 7 (Shelburne Road) – Near Queen City Park Road: Potential for single lane closures during regular construction hours throughout the week. Tuesday night at 7 PM continuing into the day Wednesday, single lane closure along Route 7 north.
• Route 7 (Shelburne Road) – Near the I-189 Westbound Off Ramp: Work anticipated to take place on Monday outside of the roadway along the west side of Route 7. There is the potential for a single lane closure along 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 listed below:

• No work will occur next week.
• Limited work within the sidewalk area of Main St will start 4/13, weather dependent.
• Spring Look Ahead:
• 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:

Work will primarily take place Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7 AM and 7 PM. Night work will take place on Tuesday, April 7, between the hours of 7 PM and 7 AM. Crews will be offsite on Friday, April 10.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES & TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Route 7 (Shelburne Road) near Queen City Park Road:

Crews will install the foundations for the overhead sign located over Route 7 (Shelburne Road) just south of Queen City Park Road. On Monday and Tuesday, during the daytime hours, crews will install the foundation on the west side of Route 7. This work will be completed primarily outside of the roadway under shoulder closure. There is the potential for temporary single lane restrictions along Route 7 south. Starting Tuesday night and continuing into Wednesday, crews will install the foundation on the east side of Route 7. This work will require a single lane closure along Route 7 north. Crews will begin setting up at 6 PM with the lane closure scheduled to begin at 7 PM. Crews will work to fully reopen Route 7 as soon as possible. This work may continue into Thursday. TOMORROW, Friday, April 3, crews will conduct exploratory work along the east side of Route 7 in preparation for the foundation installation on Tuesday. This work will be completed outside of the roadway.

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

On Monday, crews will be performing exploratory work in preparation for the installation of overhead sign foundations located over Route 7 (Shelburne Road) just north of the I-189 Westbound Off Ramp. This work will be completed primarily outside of the roadway. There is the potential for temporary single lane restriction 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.