Work on the ravine sewer bypass has progressed to the intersection of Church and Main Street. The intersection will remain closed for several weeks.
The Main Street Project
Update August 30, 2024
The intersection of Church and Main Street will remain closed for several weeks while sewer work continues. Temporary waterline work within the St. Paul and Main Street intersection will continue next week. Water valve work continues in the intersection of Main and Pine. In observance of the Labor Day holiday the contractor will not be working Saturday through Monday (8/31-9/2) next week. Work will resume on Tuesday, 9/3.
Update August 23, 2024
Sewer work continues north along Church St. toward Main St. and has progressed into the intersection of Church and Main, and the intersection is now closed. Church St. from King to Main remains closed. Water valve work continues in the intersection of Main and Pine. In observance of the Labor Day holiday the contractor will not be working Saturday through Monday (8/31-9/2) next week. Work will resume on Tuesday, 9/3.
Update August 16, 2024
Sidewalk and curb work on King St. from S. Winooski Ave. through the intersection of Church St. has been completed. Paving along this block of King St. is scheduled for this weekend. Sewer work continues north along Church toward Main Street. This work will progress into the intersection of Church and Main on Monday, 8/19. The installation of water valves in the intersections of Main/Pine and Main/St Paul will continue.
The Main Street concept is about balancing all of the uses of our public right of way;
It will optimize the roadway by converting diagonal parking to parallel. These changes will allow for the introduction of wider sidewalks, appropriately sized tree belts to support tree health and storm water management, and a protected bike lane. Each intersection includes opportunities for outdoor seating, public art, views of the lake, or bike parking.
The Great Streets plan is for long-term sustainability and transforming our streets into dynamic public spaces, while ensuring that renovations and improvements can be responsibly maintained for decades to come.
The Main Street plan includes the following elements on each side of the street:
WIDER SIDEWALKS
(some of which may be used by adjacent businesses for outdoor seating or signage), with an 8-foot tree belt, a protected bike lane, a buffer between the bike lane and parked cars for parking meters and light poles, and parallel parking.
RE-BALANCE
A new balance of space use within the Main Street right-of-way. Today, 50-75% of the space between buildings is dedicated to driving and parking cars. In the concept plan, 60% of this space is used for non-vehicular purposes.
DIAGONAL TO PARALLEL
Conversion will maintain on-street parking spaces (and parking on every block), and allows Main Street to serve all of the needs of a vibrant public right-of-way.
MORE FLEXIBLE SPACES
Dedicated spaces that can be used for bike parking, outdoor café seating, public art or other uses; and a small deck, which includes an information kiosk, seating that showcase breath-taking views of the lake, and lighting.
WATER COLLECTION
Stormwater improvements, rain gardens, and tree wells to infiltrate runoff where appropriate or detain/delay water into the collection system.
The Great Streets Design & Construction Standards
will guide the rebuilding of our streets according to four values articulated by the residents of Burlington through many planning initiatives:
- Walkable and bikeable – safe for all modes and all levels of accessibility
- Sustainable – both environmentally
sustainable, and long-lasting - Vibrant – to support the downtown’s diverse range of public and private activities
- Functional – work for all users, flexible, can be maintained, affordable
Learn more about the Great Streets Design & Construction Standards
Main Street – Intersection Study
As part of the City’s due diligence, the Design Consultant has evaluated whether the intersections within the project corridor should be controlled by traffic signals as they are currently, or if they should be converted to roundabouts.
