DATE: Friday, August 4, 2023

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 continue to be closed for three more weeks. The closure will be in place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For additional information regarding the work at Lakeside Avenue, click here.

There will be lane shifts along Pine Street near its intersection with Lakeside Avenue to facilitate duct bank installation.

There is the potential for shoulder closures along the west side of Pine Street between Kilburn Street and Lakeside Avenue to facilitate the installation of the shared-use path and preparation for curb installation.

There will be intermittent lane shifts and lane closures with alternating one-way traffic along Pine Street between Lakeside Avenue and Kilburn Street to facilitate future work along Pine Street.



Flynn Avenue will be reduced to a single lane with alternating one-way traffic west of the railroad tracks to facilitate the reconstruction of the westerly segment of the roadway within the project limits.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:

Crews will continue excavating along Lakeside Avenue between Pine Street and the westerly driveway of 128 Lakeside Avenue (the Innovation Center) to facilitate the installation of stormwater infrastructure and duct bank and the reconstruction of the roadway. This work will be completed under the full closure of Lakeside Avenue within the project limits.

Crews will be installing duct bank along Pine Street in the vicinity of its intersection with Lakeside Avenue. This work will require lane shifts to maintain two lanes of traffic along Pine Street in the vicinity.

Starting Monday, August 7, crews will begin preparing for the installation of curb and constructing the shared-use path 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 the work.

Crews will be conducting investigatory work along Pine Street between Lakeside Avenue and Kilburn Street in preparation for upcoming work on Pine Street. This work will require intermittent lane shifts and lane reductions with alternating one-way traffic along Pine Street.

Crews will continue reconstructing Flynn Avenue west of the railroad crossing. Crews continue excavating the area and will install subbase in preparation for fine grading and paving anticipated to begin next week. This work will require single-lane reductions. Starting Tuesday, August 8, and continuing into Wednesday, August 9, there is the potential for curb work along Flynn Avenue.

Crews will complete additional work outside of the roadway throughout the project area. Crews will continue topsoiling and seeding and installing curb and fencing along the Champlain Parkway alignment between Home Avenue and Lakeside Avenue. 

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.