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Construction Update
Champlain Parkway Project
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DATE: Friday, May 17, 2024 | |
IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION: | | |
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IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION:
The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon comes to Burlington this Sunday, May 26th. Important city-wide travel information impacting Battery Street, King Street, Maple Street, Flynn Avenue, Oakledge Park, Pine Street, Lakewood Avenue, and more can be found by clicking here. For additional information, visit the event website. For questions or concerns, call
802-863-8412 or email info@runvermont.org.
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The Vermont City Marathon thanks you for your patience! | |
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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.
In observance of Memorial Day, crews will be out of the roadway starting TOMORROW, Friday, May 24 by noon and offsite starting at 7:00 p.m. with construction activities resuming on Tuesday, May 28 at 7:00 a.m.
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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.
On Tuesday, Pine Street will be reduced to a single northbound travel lane between Locust Street and Kilburn Street during work hours. All southbound vehicles traveling south of Kilburn Street will be detoured from Pine Street at Kilburn 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.
Kilburn Street, Pine Place, Howard Street, and Marble Avenue will be restricted to right turn only at their intersections with Pine Street. Kilburn Street, Pine Place, Marble Avenue, Howard Street, and Locust Street will remain open. Marble Avenue, Howard Street, and Locust Street will have intermittent width reductions to facilitate curb work and the potential for short temporary closures for paving operations. 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. There is a potential for crews to install impervious pavers outside of the roadway along the east side of Pine Street between Howard Street and Marble Avenue. Crews will continue installing curb along the east side of Pine Street from Lakeside Avenue (near Play Dog Play) to Kilburn 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 some of 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. 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 and Howard Street
Crews will continue to install the curb at the raised intersections of Pine Street at Locust Street and Howard Street. This work will require lane closures on Pine Street and width reductions on side streets.
Pine Street at Locust Street, Howard Street, and Marble Avenue
Crews may pave portions of Locust Street, Howard Street, and Marble Avenue at their intersections with Pine Street. This work will require lane closures along Pine Street and full closures with detours or width reductions on side streets.
Pine Street at Lakeside Avenue
Vermont Gas Systems will be onsite next week continuing to complete independent utility work at the intersection of Pine Street at Lakeside Avenue. This work will require lane shifts to the west to accommodate the work. This work will require driveways at the intersection to be reduced in width throughout the week (access will be maintained).
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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 grading, the installation of portions of the sidewalk along the south side, and prepping driveways. 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
Flynn and Home Avenues
There is the potential for crews to conduct sidewalk work on Flynn Avenue near 208 Flynn Avenue and on Home Avenue near the Champlain Parkway. This work will require intermittent lane closures.
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 begin installing permanent roadway signage along the Champlain Parkway alignment between Home Avenue and Lakeside Avenue next week. This work will take place off the roadway with no impact to traffic.
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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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