DATE: Friday, December 1, 2023

SPECIAL NOTICE:

TODAY, Friday, December 1, is the last day the contractor (SDK) will be performing major construction activities before the winter shutdown. Major construction activities will resume in the spring. Please note, SDK will maintain an on-site presence throughout the winter shutdown. Crews may be seen performing field inventory work, such as potholing in preparation for future work.



Over the next two weeks, SDK will conduct minor construction activities throughout the project area in preparation for the winter shutdown. East Coast Signals will be on-site installing traffic signals along the Champlain Parkway throughout the winter.

DURATION:

Work throughout the winter shutdown will continue to be restricted to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

Throughout the winter shutdown, work will take place predominantly off the roadway with minor impacts to traffic. 

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES:

Tree Planting

Crews will continue planting trees along the Champlain Parkway between Home and Lakeside Avenues over the next two weeks. This work will take place off the roadway with no impact on traffic.

Landscaping

Over the next two weeks, landscaping crews will be on-site to install brick pavers on Flynn Avenue at the entrance to City Market and the pocket park on the northeast corner of Flynn Avenue at the Champlain Parkway. This work will take place predominately off the roadway. There is the potential for short shoulder or single-lane closures to complete this work. 

Sign Installation

Crews will continue installing permanent roadway signage throughout the project area. Next week, crews will install any remaining signage along Home Avenue, Flynn Avenue, and Pine Street before moving onto the Champlain Parkway. This work will take place predominately off the roadway. There is the potential for short shoulder closures along Home Avenue, Flynn Avenue, and Pine Street to facilitate the installation of any remaining signs. 

Traffic Signal Installation

East Coast Signals will be on-site throughout the winter shutdown, working to install the traffic signal equipment at the intersections of the Champlain Parkway at Home Avenue, Flynn Avenue, Sears Lane, and Lakeside Avenue. This work will take place predominantly off the roadway; however, some installation work may require a short shoulder closure or lane closure to install any overhead equipment. 

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

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.