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Champlain Parkway Project
DATE: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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Crews will be off-site on Wednesday, November 26, through Sunday, November 30, in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. Significant winter shutdown will begin Monday, December 1, when crews will return and resume limited construction activities.
Next week, there is the potential for crews to continue line striping and pavement markings along Pine Street, between Main Street and Kilburn Street, as weather permits.
During the installation of line striping and pavement markings, Pine Street will see temporary restrictions. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained. Lane closures with alternating one-way traffic or traffic shifts and traffic holds will be in effect as required. Traffic, especially traffic entering or exiting driveways on Pine Street, may be held for up to 30 minutes while the epoxy cures. Cure times are dependent on temperature.
During the installation of line striping and pavement markings, on-street parking will be prohibited along Pine Street between Main Street and Kilburn Street. The installation of the permanent line striping and pavement markings will reconfigure Pine Street between Main Street and Kilburn Street. As part of the reconfiguration, the on-street parking along Pine Street between Maple Street and Kilburn Street will be permanently eliminated and the roadway width will be repurposed to accommodate bike lanes along either side of the roadway.
| | 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, December 1, through Friday, December 5, are listed below:
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Main Street at Pine Street Intersection: Open to traffic. Intermittent lane restrictions and traffic holds for traffic signal installation and line striping, weather dependent.
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Pine Street – Main Street to King Street: Intermittent restrictions to local traffic only with lane restrictions and traffic holds for line striping, weather dependent.
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King Street at Pine Street Intersection: Open to traffic. Intermittent lane restrictions and traffic holds for line striping, weather dependent.
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Pine Street – King Street to Maple Street: Intermittent restrictions to local traffic only with lane restrictions and traffic holds for line striping, weather dependent.
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Maple Street at Pine Street Intersection: Open to traffic. Intermittent lane restrictions and traffic holds for line striping, weather dependent.
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Pine Street – Maple Street to Kilburn Street: Intermittent restrictions to local traffic only with lane restrictions and traffic holds for line striping, weather dependent.
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Future Champlain Parkway – I-189 to Home Avenue: Fully closed, all traffic strictly prohibited.
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Please note that all vehicular impacts are restricted to active work hours (Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM) unless otherwise noted. Line striping and pavement marking installation is weather-dependent and the schedule is subject to change. Traffic impacts will be significant, and travelers should seek alternative routes when possible.
For more detailed information on construction activities and traffic impacts related to the Champlain Parkway Project, read the Construction Update section below.
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Traffic impact highlights for the Main Street – Great Streets Project for Sunday, November 30, through Friday, December 5, are listed below:
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Main: St Paul – S Winooski: Work will occur in the sidewalk. Parking will be impacted. No vehicle traffic impacts anticipated.
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Lower Church (near Main): Some parking on the northern end of lower Church will be impacted beginning Sunday, 11/30. Church St will be closed to through traffic 1-2 days next week.
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S. Winooski Ave: Main-King – Unrelated project work from a private developer will limit travel to southbound traffic only. This 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.
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Adjacent Project Impact:
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S. Winooski Avenue: Main Street - King Street: Unrelated project work from a private developer will limit travel to southbound traffic only. This pattern will be in place until further notice.
| | 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:
Crews will be installing line striping and pavement markings along Pine Street between Main Street and Kilburn Street throughout the week, as weather allows. The subcontractor will prioritize the installation of the most important line striping and pavement markings for road functionality, including lane lines, stop bars, turning lanes, and crosswalks. This work is highly dependent on weather and other variables, making the schedule subject to change.
In addition, crews will be performing general cleanup and continuing to conduct signal work along Pine Street between Main Street and Kilburn Street. There is the potential for vault work at the intersection of Pine Street and King Street that may impact sidewalk access.
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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 work to make the streetlights along the Champlain Parkway operational. In addition, crews will continue installing roadway signage along the closed ramps connecting Shelburne Street (Route 7) south to the Champlain Parkway north (Ramp D) and Shelburne Street (Route 7) north to the Champlain Parkway north (Ramp B). This work will take place off the roadway along the closed section of the Champlain Parkway, with no impacts to traffic.
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.
| | 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.
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Initial Contract 2024
Final Contract 2026
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