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Construction Update
Champlain Parkway Project
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DATE: Friday, May 31, 2024 | |
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: | |
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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.
Starting Monday, Pine Street will 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 Locust Street (Vehicular Traffic Only) or Flynn Avenue (Truck Traffic Only) and back to Pine Street. *The limits of the one-way traffic flow may shorten and shift as the active work zone changes.*
Kilburn Street, Pine Place, Howard Street, and Marble Avenue will be restricted to right turn only at their intersections with Pine Street. Kilburn Street, Marble Avenue, and Howard Street, and Locust Street will remain open. Kilburn Street, Marble Avenue, Howard Street, and Locust Street will have intermittent width reductions to facilitate work. 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.
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Pine Street - East
Crews will continue removing existing and installing new concrete sidewalks along the east side of Pine Street between just south of Lakeside Avenue (near Play Dog Play) to Kilburn Street. Crews will install impervious pavers outside of the roadway along the east side of Pine Street between Howard Street and Marble Avenue. Monday through Wednesday, crews will continue installing and backfilling curb along the east side of Pine Street from Lakeside Avenue (near Play Dog Play) to Kilburn Street. In addition, crews will begin reestablishing green belts along Pine Street. 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 have been notified. Pedestrians will be detoured to the west side of Pine Street along the shared-use path.
Pine Street - West
Crews will continue to install and backfill the remaining curb along the west side of Pine Street between Howard Street and Kilburn Street, focusing on installation the recessed curb at the remaining driveways and the raised intersections (Howard Street, Marble Avenue, and Kilburn Street). In addition, crews will begin reestablishing green belts along Pine Street. 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 Locust Street, Howard Street, Marble Avenue, and Kilburn Street
Crews will continue to install the curb and pave binder course at the intersections of Pine Street at Locust Street, Howard Street, Marble Avenue, and Kilburn Street. Crews will also sawcut portions of the roadway in preparation for the installation of the raised intersections at Pine Street and Howard Street, Marble Avenue, and Kilburn Street. East Coast Signals will be installing the rapid rectangular flashing beacons (RRFBs) at the intersections of Locust Street, Howard Street, and Kilburn Street, and the mid-block crossing between Locust and Howard Streets. This work will require lane closures on Pine Street and width reductions on side streets.
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Lakeside Avenue
Crews will be working along Lakeside Avenue between Pine Street and the easterly driveway of the Innovation Center. Crews will be working on the installation of portions of the sidewalk along the south side and paving portions of the shared use path along the north side of Lakeside Avenue. Crews will begin bringing structures to grade and other preparatory work along the roadway for upcoming paving operations. This work may require lane and shoulder closures along portions of Lakeside Avenue. Two-way traffic will be maintained. This work may require driveways to be reduced in width. Access will be maintained and impacted property owners will be reached out to directly.
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South End
Sears Lane
East Coast Signals will be installing traffic signal equipment at the intersection of Sears Lane at the Champlain Parkway. This work will require intermittent lane closures with instances of one-way alternating traffic controlled by flaggers and instances of short traffic stoppages.
Flynn Avenue
Crews will conduct sidewalk work on Flynn Avenue near 208 Flynn Avenue. This work will require intermittent lane closures with instances of one-way alternating traffic controlled by flaggers.
Briggs Street
Crews will mill and pave the top layer of asphalt along the west side of Briggs Street between Flynn Avenue and the cul-de-sac. This work will require a single lane closure with traffic restricted to one-way alternating controlled by flaggers.
Shared Use Path – Shelburne Street (U.S. 7) to Pine Street
Crews will continue work along the alignment of the future shared use path being constructed between Shelburne Street (U.S. 7) near Buffalo Wild Wings and Pine Street near the Howard Center. Work will begin near Shelburne Street and continue west towards Pine Street. This work will take place outside of the roadway with limited impact to traffic.
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 impact to traffic. Impacted property owners have been notified.
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Champlain Parkway
Crews will continue tree plantings and performing punch list items along the Champlain Parkway alignment between Home Avenue and Lakeside Avenue. Starting midweek, crews plan to pave the top course of asphalt along the Champlain Parkway between Lakeside Avenue and Sears Lane. This work will take place off the roadway with minor impacts to traffic at the intersections.
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TRAVEL NOTICE: Please be advised that the 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.
CAUTION!
The partially constructed segments of the Champlain Parkway between Home Avenue and Lakeside Avenue are not open for public access and are being utilized for the movement and transport of construction vehicles, equipment, and materials. Please do not block access to the Champlain Parkway at its intersections with Home Avenue, Flynn Avenue, Sears Lane, and Lakeside Avenue.
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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. | |
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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.
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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. | | |
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Initial Contract 2024
Final Contract 2027
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NEARBY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ALERT: | |
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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.
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