Main Street Project Update, May 16, 2025
Construction Update
The intersection of Main/Church is now closed while the contractor replaces the water mains and installs sewer services.
Water main along Main St. between S. Winooski and Church St. continues.
Excavation of the roadway subbase along Main St. between Pine and St. Paul is complete. Excavation and rebuilding of the roadway subbase at the intersection of St. Paul and Main is underway.
Please see the parking and traffic sections below for more information on impacts.
See the “Nearby Project Alert” section below for information on Champlain Parkway traffic highlights.
Traffic Update
Where is Construction Occurring?
Traffic patterns for the weekend of 5/16-5/18:
Main: S. Winooski – Church: Fully closed to vehicle traffic.
Main/S. Winooski Intersection:
Open to North or South traffic movements from Westbound
Main St.
Main/Church Intersection: Closed to vehicular traffic.
Main/St. Paul Intersection: Open to North, South and
Westbound traffic.
Traffic patterns for the week of 5/19-5/23:
Main St: East of S Winooski Ave – Pine:
Closed to vehicle traffic.
Main/S. Winooski Intersection:
Open to North/South traffic.
Main/Church Intersection:
Closed to vehicular traffic.
Main/St. Paul Intersection:
Closed to vehicular traffic.
Main/Pine Intersection:
Closed (see Champlain Parkway notes below)
Timeframes for closures are subject to change. Updates will be provided as frequently as possible.
Your understanding and patience are appreciated.
See the map below for street and parking accessibility, construction work locations and detours.
Parking Update
Where can I park?
Don’t Get Stuck in the Mud
Come to Burlington!
This mud season, it’s easier than ever to rediscover downtown Burlington! From cozy cafes to world-class cuisine and unique local shops, there’s a lot to love – and now, it’s easier than ever to park and explore:
FREE 2 Hours at the Downtown Garage Monday – Saturday
FREE parking at meters & City garages on Sundays
Shop local, come on downtown!
Available Lots/Garages:
Courthouse Plaza Garage, S. Winooski Ave entrance, city rates ($2.00/hr)
Main/Winooski lot accessed via S .Winooski Ave. will be closed the week of 5/19/25.
On street parking is available except where a meter bag or
‘No Parking’ sign is present.
Nearby Project Alerts
NEARBY PROJECT INFORMATION
CHAMPLAIN PARKWAY TRAFFIC HIGHLIGHTS:
Weekend of 5/16-5/18
Main/Pine Intersection: Partially open to allow a Northbound to Eastbound Main St. right turn and an Eastbound Main St. to Northbound Pine St. All other movements will remain closed.
Week of 5/19-5/23
Main/Pine Intersection: The intersection of Main Street at Pine Street will remain closed 24/7 to vehicles. Bike/Ped access will be maintained for at least 3 legs of the intersection.
King/Pine Intersection: Lane reductions and alternating one-way traffic at the intersection.
Pine Street: King Street to Maple Street: Lane shifts and pedestrian detours will be in effect. Restricted to local vehicle traffic only. Block accessible via King Street and Maple Street. On-street parking restrictions may be in effect.
Maple/Pine Intersection: Lane reductions and alternating one-way traffic at the intersection.
Howard/Pine Intersection: There is the potential for instances of lane reductions and alternating one-way traffic.
For more information on the Champlain Parkway, construction timelines, traffic impacts and more, click here http://champlainparkway.com/
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