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, September 15, through Friday, September 19, are listed below:

• Main Street at Pine Street Intersection: Open to traffic. *Potential lane restrictions and pedestrian access restrictions later in the week (anticipated Thursday, 9/18, and Friday, 9/19).*
• Pine Street – Main Street to King Street: Fully open.
• King Street at Pine Street Intersection: The easterly leg of King Street will remain closed at the intersection and is expected to reopen by 7 PM on Tuesday, 9/16. The easterly leg of King Street will be accessible via St. Paul Street.
• Pine Street – King Street to Maple Street: Fully open.
• Maple Street at Pine Street Intersection: *Potential lane restrictions and pedestrian access restrictions later in the week (anticipated Thursday, 9/18, and Friday, 9/19).* Southbound movements along Pine Street will be restricted. *Potential for the easterly leg of Maple Street to close at the intersection and remain closed through the weekend.*
• Pine Street – Maple Street to Kilburn Street: Pine Street will be open to northbound traffic between Maple Street and Kilburn Street while southbound traffic will only be permitted between the Soda Plant and Kilburn Street.
• Future Champlain Parkway – I-189 to Home Avenue: Fully closed, all traffic strictly prohibited.
• Please note, all vehicular impacts are restricted to active work hours (Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM) unless otherwise noted.

A supplemental Traffic Alert will be distributed next week, notifying stakeholders of the activities and traffic impacts that will take place Thursday, 9/18, and Friday, 9/19.

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, September 15, through Friday, September 19, are listed below:

• Main St is now open to vehicles nights and weekends unless otherwise noted.
• Generally, “nights” begin at 5:30 p.m.
• While some pedestrian detours may be in place, pedestrian access is maintained throughout the entire project area unless otherwise noted.
•  Main: St Paul – Church: Local traffic only during daytime work hours. Work is occurring on both sides of the sidewalk area.
•  Main/Church Intersection: Closed to vehicles during daytime work hours.
• Main: Church – S. Winooski: Closed to vehicles during daytime work hours. Work is occurring on the northern sidewalk area.
• On-street parking is not available at any time.
• Main/S. Winooski Intersection: Intermittent closures to vehicles during daytime work hours as needed. Open to traffic nights and weekends.
• NOTE: Temporary traffic signals have been installed and are operational. These are not the permanent signals, and as such, the timing is pre-programmed and cannot be adjusted. Due to the high volume of vehicular and pedestrian traffic at this intersection, these temporary signals are necessary. Thank you for your patience.
•  King St: Church – S. Winooski: Closed to through-traffic 24/7.
• S. Winooski Ave – Main to King: Unrelated project work from a private developer will limit travel to southbound traffic only beginning 9/22. This traffic pattern will be in place until further notice.

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.

TRAVEL NOTICE:

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.

DURATION:

Unless otherwise noted, work will be restricted to the hours of 7 AM and 7 PM, Monday through Friday.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES & TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Pine Street (north) - Main Street to Kilburn Street:

Main Street at Pine Street Intersection:

Starting Thursday, 9/18, or Friday, 9/19, there is the potential for the remaining granite curb to be installed at the intersection of Main Street at Pine Street. This work will require lane and pedestrian access restrictions. Vehicular and pedestrian access will be maintained.

King Street at Pine Street Intersection:

Next week, crews will continue working to install the brick paver crosswalks at the intersection of King Street and Pine Street. Crews will continue working on the crosswalk across the easterly leg of King Street. Crews will continue placing the brick pavers and granite edging before paving the approaches and installing polymer sand. This work will require the easterly leg of King Street at its intersection with Pine Street to continue to be closed through Tuesday, 9/16, at 7 PM. The easterly block of King Street will remain accessible via St. Paul Street.

Maple Street at Pine Street Intersection:

Starting Thursday, 9/18, or Friday, 9/19, there is the potential for the remaining granite curb to be installed at the intersection of Maple Street at Pine Street. This work will require lane and pedestrian access restrictions. Vehicular and pedestrian access will be maintained.

Please note: Bump outs are being installed on the northeast and northwest corners of the intersection of Maple Street at Pine Street. As part of this work, Maple Street will no longer serve as a truck route. Trucks making deliveries along Maple Street will continue to be able to do so, but thru trucks along Maple Street will no longer be permitted. Thru trucks should use alternate city truck routes and follow all truck detour routes (Pine Street to Kilburn Street to St. Paul Street to College Street. Local delivery trucks should use caution as some turning movements will be tighter and high traffic volumes during the peak hours will serve to make some of these movements even more challenging.

If granite curb installation is postponed, crews will begin working to install the brick paver crosswalks at the intersection of Maple Street and Pine Street. Crews will begin working on the crosswalk across the easterly leg of Maple Street. Crews will first saw cut to remove the existing pavement, place the subbase, and pour the concrete slab before starting to place the brick pavers and granite edging. Crews will finish placing the brick pavers and granite edging the following week, before paving the approaches and installing polymer sand. This work will require the easterly leg of Maple Street at its intersection with Pine Street to be closed starting Thursday, 9/18, and continue through the following week. This closure would be in place over the weekend. The easterly block of Maple Street will remain accessible via St. Paul Street.

A supplemental Traffic Alert will be distributed next week, notifying stakeholders of the activities and traffic impacts that will take place on Thursday, 9/18, and Friday, 9/19.

Pine Street – Maple Street to Kilburn Street:

Next week, crews will continue installing concrete sidewalk along the segment of Pine Street between Maple Street and Kilburn Street, predominantly along the west side. Starting Thursday, 9/18, or Friday, 9/19, there is the potential for the remaining granite curb to be installed along Pine Street between Maple Street and Kilburn Street, mainly at the Soda Plant. The Soda Plant will remain open as this work continues. This work will require Pine Street between Maple Street and Kilburn Street to be restricted to northbound traffic only along this segment while southbound traffic will only be permitted between the Soda Plant and Kilburn Street. Throughout the week, pedestrians will be detoured to the east side of Pine Street. Businesses will remain open and residences will remain accessible. Directly impacted business owners have been informed.

Pine Street (south) Cul-de-Sac:

Work continues along the future Champlain Parkway alignment between Home Avenue and I-189. Crews will prep for base paving along the Champlain Parkway in the coming weeks. In addition, crews will continue topsoiling, seeding, and mulching. The public is reminded that this segment of the Champlain Parkway is NOT open to public access or travel of any kind. 

Off the Roadway along the Future Champlain Parkway Alignment:

Work continues along the future Champlain Parkway alignment between Home Avenue and I-189. Crews will continue working on the median barrier along the Champlain Parkway and topsoiling and seeding within the center island. Early next week, crews will be base paving along portions of the future Champlain Parkway. The public is reminded that this segment of the Champlain Parkway is NOT open to public access or travel of any kind.

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.