DATE: Friday, May 3, 2024

DURATION:

Unless otherwise noted, work will be restricted to 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.

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES & TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Howard Street

Early next week, crews will be removing the existing hydrant and installing a new hydrant on Howard Street near its intersection with Pine Street. This work will require a water service interruption to several residential properties along Howard Street west of Hayward Street. This service interruption will take place Monday, May 6, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Impacted property owners and residents have been notified directly. For additional information, read the full notice here. 

Pine Street

Crews will be working along Pine Street from just south of Lakeside Avenue to just north of Kilburn Street. Work will take place along either side of the roadway with construction activities phased to prevent overlapping work zones. This work will require lane closures, driveway impacts, on-street parking restrictions, and changes in traffic patterns. Access will be maintained and impacted property owners will be reached out to directly.

Pine Street will continue to be reduced to a single northbound travel lane between Locust Street and Maple Street during work hours. All southbound vehicles traveling south of Maple Street will be detoured from Pine Street at Maple Street to St. Paul Street and will continue along Shelburne Street to Flynn Avenue and back to Pine Street.



Kilburn Street, Pine Place, Marble Avenue, and Howard Street will be restricted to right turn only at their intersections with Pine Street. Kilburn Street, Marble Avenue, and Howard Street will remain open with intermittent width reductions. Locust Street will remain open to two-way traffic, but at a reduced width. Flaggers will be stationed at each side street to assist motorists. Please see the detour graphic below.



Green Mountain Transit Service Alerts for Pine Street Route and Montpelier LINK Express. 

Pine Street - East

Crews will continue removing existing and installing new concrete sidewalks along the east side of Pine Street from just south of Lakeside Avenue (near Play Dog Play) to just north of Kilburn Street (near the Post Office). Crews will be pouring and setting concrete sidewalk between Locust and Howard Streets and between Marble Avenue and Kilburn Street. Crews will begin removing existing sidewalk in preparation for new concrete sidewalk between Howard Street and Marble Avenue. This work will require the closure of the east (northbound) lane along sections of Pine Street, restrictions to on-street parking, and driveway impacts. Access will be maintained and impacted property owners will be notified. Pedestrians will be detoured to the west side of Pine Street along the shared-use path.

Late next week, there is the potential for crews to begin installing curb along the east side of Pine Street from just south of Lakeside Avenue (near Play Dog Play) to just north of Kilburn Street (near the Post Office). Crews will begin at the southern end and progress north. This work will require the closure of the east (northbound) lane along sections of Pine Street, restrictions to on-street parking, and driveway impacts. Access will be maintained and impacted property owners will be contacted directly.

Pine Street - West

Late next week, there is the potential for crews to install some of the remaining curb along the west side of Pine Street between Howard Street and Kilburn Street, focusing on installing the curb at the remaining driveways. This work will require the closure of the west (southbound) lane along sections of Pine Street and will impact driveways. Access will be maintained and impacted property owners have been notified. The shared-use path will remain open and accessible.

Pine Street at Kilburn Street, Marble Avenue, and Howard Street

Late next week, there is the potential for crews to pave the intersections of Pine Street at Kilburn Street, Marble Avenue, and Howard Street in preparation for the construction of the raised intersections. This work will be completed in phases to allow traffic to be maintained along Pine Street, Kilburn Street, Marble Avenue, and Howard Street. Kilburn Street, Marble Avenue, and Howard Street will be restricted to right out only and will have reduced widths. There will be short temporary closures at the side streets while the east (northbound) travel lane is paved and passes through the intersection. 



Pine Street at Locust Street

Crews will be installing drainage infrastructure on Locust Street near its intersection with Pine Street. Locust Street will remain open at a reduced width. There may be some on-street parking reductions.

Lakeside Avenue

Crews may work along Lakeside Avenue between Pine Street and the railroad bridge to conduct general clean-up and prep the shared-use path for paving. This work may require shoulder closures. 

South End

Home Avenue, Lyman Avenue, and Briggs Street

Crews will continue electrical utility work for several properties on Home Avenue, Lyman Avenue, and Briggs Street. This work will take place predominantly off the roadway within the property frontage with limited impacts to traffic. Impacted property owners have been notified. 



Railroad Crossings at Flynn and Home Avenues

Crews will be installing plug joints at the railroad intersections at Flynn and Home Avenues. This work may require shoulder closures. 

Champlain Parkway

Crews will plant trees along the Champlain Parkway alignment between Home Avenue and Lakeside Avenue. This work will take place off the roadway with no impact to traffic.

TRAVEL NOTICE:

Please be advised that the newly constructed segment of the Champlain Parkway between Home Avenue and Lakeside Avenue has not been completed and is not open for public access. Vehicular traffic along this segment is strictly prohibited. Pedestrian and bicycle access along this portion of the shared-use path is restricted for your safety as designated crossing locations, proper signage, and operational traffic controls have not been implemented at the major crossing locations along the Champlain Parkway. 

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

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. 

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.