DATE: Friday, October 11, 2024

TRAVEL NOTICE: The segment of the Champlain Parkway between Home Avenue and Lakeside Avenue is open to all modes of traffic. Vehicular and bicycle traffic are now permitted to travel along this open segment of the Champlain Parkway, and pedestrians and cyclists are encouraged to use the shared-use path along the eastern side of the new roadway. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and follow all pavement markings and line striping, roadway signage, and traffic signals.

PLEASE NOTE: The open segment of the Champlain Parkway will remain an active work zone until the initial contract is completed in October 2024. Portions of the segment may be temporarily closed or require lane reductions to complete remaining construction activities. The 30-day traffic signal testing period has ended, and East Coast Signals will be onsite making signal timing and phasing adjustments as needed. 

DURATION:

Unless otherwise noted, work will be restricted to the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., access to residential and business driveways will be maintained, and all roadway, lane, and parking restrictions will be lifted during the evening hours and on weekends. Flaggers will be present to assist motorists throughout the work zone during active construction hours. Businesses will remain open! Travelers should anticipate segments of rough and uneven driving surfaces and traffic pattern changes throughout the project limits.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES & TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES & TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Over the next few weeks, crews will work to complete the remaining punch list items throughout the project limits including the Champlain Parkway between Home Avenue and Lakeside Avenue, nearby side streets including Home Avenue, Lyman Avenue, Ferguson Avenue, Briggs Street, Flynn Avenue, and Sears Lane, Lakeside Avenue between the railroad crossing and Pine Street, and Pine Street between Lakeside Avenue and Kilburn Street. This work may require lane or shoulder closures, on-street parking restrictions, driveway impacts, and changes to traffic patterns. Access to impacted properties will be maintained.

Throughout the week, crews will continue general cleanup including landscaping, cleaning out roadway structures such as underdrains and catch basins, working to install the remaining roadway signage and pavement markings, making the remaining curb repairs and adjustments, repairs to ornamental fencing, conducting corrective work to address noted areas of ponding, and installing any remaining concrete sidewalk connections throughout the project limits.



There is the potential for crews to begin additional work including the installation of the future bus shelter foundations on Pine Street and modifications to the signal at Pine Street 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 2026

NEARBY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ALERT:

Construction vehicles and other equipment will be traveling throughout the South End as part of the Burlington Great Streets: Main Street Project, which began construction in February. A stockpile for this project (where construction materials and equipment are stored) is located on Sears Lane. In addition, this project will be detouring traffic through the Champlain Parkway project limits.

This project, which is separate from the Champlain Parkway Project, encompasses the portion of Main Street between Battery Street and South Union Street. For additional information or to sign up to receive their project updates, visit the Burlington Great Streets project website. 

As the South End builds for the future Champlain Parkway, don't miss out on all the fun, good eats, and shopping Burlington's South End has to offer this summer.



We’re lucky to have so many amazing local businesses right here in Burlington, and the South End is brimming with them! Let’s spread some LOVE and support our awesome local spots!

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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.