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, June 23, through Friday, June 27, are listed below:

• Main Street at Pine Street Intersection: Closed TODAY, Friday, June 20, between 7AM and 7PM. Opened to vehicular traffic through the weekend and the following week.
• Pine Street – Main Street to Maple Street: Monday, June 23, and Tuesday, June 24, local traffic only, on-street parking restrictions, and traffic delays and short stoppages for paving activities.
• King Street at Pine Street Intersection: Local traffic only, Monday, June 23, and Tuesday, June 24 for paving activities. Full closure later in the week for traffic signal work. 
• Pine Street (south) Cul-de-Sac: Monday, June 23, and Tuesday, June 24, restricted access for fine-grading and paving activities.  

For more detailed information on construction activities and traffic impacts related to the Champlain Parkway Project, read the Construction Update section below.

Traffic impact highlights for the Main Street – Great Streets Project for Monday, June 23, through Friday, June 27, are listed below:

• Main/S. Winooski: Fully closed to vehicles.
• Main: S. Winooski to Church: Fully closed to vehicles.
• Main/Church: Open to vehicle traffic nights and weekends.
• Main Church to St. Paul: Open to local traffic. 
• Main/St. Paul: Open to vehicle traffic. A one-day full closure may occur mid to late week.
• Main: St. Paul to Pine: Open to local traffic.
• While business access remains, some pedestrian detours may be in place along sidewalks on Main St. between Pine and St. Paul
• Main/Pine: Open to vehicular traffic. 

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

DURATION:

Unless otherwise noted, work will be restricted to the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES & TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Pine Street (north) Main Street to Kilburn Street:

Main Street at Pine Street Intersection:

Curb crews are scheduled to install the curb at all four corners of the intersection of Pine Street at Main Street, TODAY, Friday, June 20, between the hours of 7 AM and 7 PM. This work is weather-dependent. This work will require the intersection to be fully closed during active work hours. Northbound and southbound vehicles will be detoured via Pine Street, Maple Street, and Battery Street. The intersection will reopen by the end of the day and is anticipated to remain open through the weekend and the following week.

Pine Street – Main Street to Maple Street:

Crews anticipate completing fine-grading along Pine Street between Main Street and Maple Street, TODAY, Friday, June 20. Starting Monday, June 23, and continuing into Tuesday, June 24, crews anticipate paving base along Pine Street between Main Street and Maple Street. This work is weather-dependent. This work will reduce Pine Street between Main Street and Maple Street to a single lane and restrict access to local traffic only including at the intersection of King Street and Pine Street. Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes whenever possible. Local access will be maintained, but there will be short stoppages to allow paving operations to pass by and to allow the pavement to cool. Motorists should expect delays and plan accordingly.

Businesses and residents will remain open and accessible along Pine Street. Northbound thru vehicular traffic on Pine Street will be detoured at Maple Street and southbound thru vehicular traffic on Pine Street at College Street. Thru truck traffic will be detoured to St. Paul Street and Kilburn Street.

Pine Street – Main Street to King Street:

In addition, to paving operations, crews will install concrete sidewalk along the east sides of Pine Street just north of King Street. This work will take place predominantly off the roadway. Sidewalk work is weather-dependent. This work will require temporary driveway closures lasting 48 hours while crews form and pour the concrete and allow the concrete to cure long enough for it to be plated. Impacted properties will be notified directly in advance. Pedestrians will be detoured to the open travel path on either side of the roadway.

King Street at Pine Street Intersection:

Starting Monday, June 23, and continuing into Tuesday, June 24, the intersection will be restricted to local access only for base paving operations. Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes whenever possible. Local access will be maintained, but there will be short stoppages to allow paving operations to pass by and to allow the pavement to cool. Motorists should expect delays and plan accordingly. King Street will remain accessible via St. Paul Street and S. Champlain Street. A flagger will be present at the intersection of King Street and St. Paul Street to help motorists.

Later in the week, the intersection will fully close to allow crews to perform signal work at the intersection. This work will be completed in coordination with paving operations being completed by the Main Streets – Great Streets project at the intersection of St. Paul Street at Main Street under full closure. These two operations will be scheduled sequentially to allow traffic flow to be maintained throughout the area. A supplemental Traffic Alert will be issued regarding these traffic pattern changes.

Pine Street – King Street to Maple Street:

In addition, to paving operations, crews will begin installing concrete sidewalk along the east and west sides of Pine Street between King Street and Maple Street starting at King Street and working south. This work will take place predominantly off the roadway. Sidewalk work is weather-dependent. Later next week, this work will require temporary driveway closures lasting 48 hours while crews form and pour the concrete and allow the concrete to cure long enough for it to be plated. Impacted properties will be notified directly in advance. Pedestrians will be detoured to the open travel path on either side of the roadway.  

Pine Street (south) Cul-de-Sac:

Early next week, crews will fine-grade and pave the cul-de-sac at the southern end of Pine Street. Crews will also pave driveway aprons connected to the cul-de-sac. This work will require short disruptions to driveways during fine-grading and paving of the cul-de-sac and the driveway aprons. Crews will be present to assist motorists in and out of the area.



Off the Roadway along the Future Champlain Parkway Alignment:

Work continues along the future Champlain Parkway alignment between Home Avenue and I-189. Fine-grading will continue along the Champlain Parkway alignment between Home Avenue and I-189 and along the on and off ramps through mid-week. Starting mid-week, crews will begin paving the Champlain Parkway alignment. These activities will take place off the roadway with limited impact on traffic. Please note, there will be increased construction vehicle traffic at the Parkway and Shelburne Street (Route 7) and Home Avenue.

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.