Traffic Alerts
On this page, you will find information about activities impacting traffic in Chittenden County. To stay up to date on current activities, please sign up for our monthly newsletter. For current highway conditions, please visit the Vermont Travel Information Service. If you have questions or would like to receive our weekly CCRPC traffic alert email, please email us at trafficalert@ccrpcvt.org
Traffic Alerts
Burlington
St. Paul Street
August 21, 2023 to September 30, 2023
Paving
Detours
A paving project on St. Paul Street between Howard and Adams Streets will divert northbound travel. Motorists are urged to follow all detour signs, and this project should be completed by the end of September.
Burlington
Lakeside Ave., Flynn Ave., Pine Street
June 27, 2022 to June 1, 2027
Champlain Parkway Project
Lane reductions and road closures
Work to create a two-lane road connecting the South End with downtown Burlington will cause intermittent single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic along Lakeside Avenue between Pine Street and the westerly driveway of 128 Lakeside Avenue. There will be lane shifts and single-lane closures with alternating one-way traffic along Pine Street between Kilburn Street and Lakeside Avenue and along Flynn Avenue. There is potential for short closures of side streets at their intersection with Pine Street between Kilburn and Locust Streets. The above work will take place from 7am-7pm. Traffic control will be present, and this project should be completed by summer 2027. For more information: http://champlainparkway.com/
Burlington
US 7 and Alt. US 7
April 17, 2023 to October 31, 2023
Paving project
Lane closures
Road construction on U.S. 7 this week includes painting and cleaning work in the project area. Work will take place on Riverside Avenue and proceed into Winooski. Motorists should expect lane closures in the vicinity between 7pm and 6am Sunday-Thursday. Traffic control will be present, and this project should be completed in fall 2023. For more information: https://resources.vtrans.vermont.gov/FactSheet/default.aspx?pin=18V199
Charlotte-South Burlington
U.S. 7
April 11, 2023 to October 31, 2023
Roadway resurfacing
one-way alternating traffic, lane closures, and delays
A paving project on Route 7 between South Burlington and Shelburne will cause one-way alternating traffic, lane closures, and delays between 7pm-6am Sunday through Thursday. This project should be completed by fall 2023. For more information: https://resources.vtrans.vermont.gov/FactSheet/default.aspx?pin=19V439
Colchester
Routes 2/7
April 17, 2023 to June 1, 2026
Roadway improvement project
Temporary road closures and delays
A roadway improvement project along the U.S. Routes 2/7 corridor at Interstate 89 Exit 16 will cause the outermost northbound lane of U.S. 2/7 between the Interstate bridges and South Park Drive to be closed between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. for independent utility work. This project should be completed by summer 2026. For more information: http://www.exit16ddi.vtransprojects.vermont.gov/stay-informed/weekly-construction-update-7-21-2023/
Essex Junction
Railroad, Main, and Park Streets
May 22, 2023 to November 30, 2024
Crescent Connector Project
Delays and road closures
Work on the second phase of the Crescent Connector project will close Railroad Street to through traffic, as well as the driveways and entrances to Gaines Court on Friday, September 29. Work will continue on Main and Park Streets and may cause minor delays on Park Street between the track crossings, near the Main/Railroad Street intersection, and near the Maple/Railroad Street intersection. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously and watch for equipment moving through the project area. For more information and daily updates: https://www.essexjunction.org/news/city-road-construction
Essex Junction
Main Street
June 30, 2023 to November 30, 2023
Waterline replacement project
one-lane alternating travel
Work on a waterline replacement project on Main Street will be in the eastbound lane and flaggers will direct the flow of traffic around a 100-300 foot section that is closed. This project will be completed November 2023.
I-89 Richmond
US 2
June 2, 2023 to October 31, 2023
Bridge replacement project
One-lane alternating traffic
A bridge replacement project on US Route 2 will cause one lane of alternating travel and the closure of both I-89 southbound and northbound passing lanes and the right shoulders in both directions within the project area from Monday through Friday between 530am-3pm. Traffic control will be present, and this project should be completed by September 2025. For more information: https://vtrans.vermont.gov/projects/US2-richmond-bolton
Richmond-Bolton
Route 2
April 17, 2023 to July 1, 2024
Rehabilitation project
Alternating one-lane travel
A rehabilitation project on Route 2 will cause alternating, one-lane travel and delays. From 7pm-630am Sunday through Friday, work will take place between Lemroy Court and Baker Street, at the VT Route 117 and US Route 2 intersection, and at the Richmond Park and Ride intersection. From 630am-630pm Monday-Friday, work will take place between the eastern most end of the project in Bolton and Lemroy Court, and between Kenyon Road and the Richmond/Williston town line. Traffic control will be present, and this project should be completed by July 2024. For more information: https://vtrans.vermont.gov/projects/US2-richmond-bolton
South Burlington
Dorset Street
August 4, 2023 to October 31, 2023
Traffic signal reconstruction
Temporary lane closures and delays
A traffic signal reconstruction project on Dorset Street from Williston Road to Kennedy Drive will cause temporary lane closures and delays between 9am-3pm until October 31.
South Burlington
Williston Road
August 8, 2023 to October 1, 2023
Crosswalk construction
Lane shifts and delays
A crosswalk construction project on Williston Road at the intersection with Pine Tree Terrace/Davis Parkway and between Victory Drive and Mills Ave. will cause lane shifts and delays. Work will take place between 9am-3pm until October 1, and traffic control will be present.
Williston
Route 2 and Industrial Ave Intersection
April 24, 2023 to October 31, 2023
Reconstruction project
Minimal traffic impacts
A reconstruction project at the intersection of US Route 2 and Industrial Avenue will cause possible lane shifts from 6:30am-6pm during the week. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic. This project should be completed by fall 2023. For more information: https://vtrans.vermont.gov/projects/williston-intersection
Williston
US 2
Starting on April 25, 2023
Lane shift
Motorists should be aware of a long-term lane shift on U.S. 2 between Gregory Drive, So. Burlington and Adams Court. Flaggers will be present allowing construction vehicles to move in/out of the work areas. Temporary lane shifts will be in place on Industrial Avenue. The end date for this project is undetermined.
Winooski
East Allen Street/VT 15
September 17, 2023 to October 31, 2023
Roadway project
Delays
A roadway project has resumed along East Allen Street/VT 15. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Lane closures may be required in the vicinity of active operations. This project should be completed in fall 2023.
Countywide
Interstate and state roads
Motorists should be alert for general maintenance activities that may include an alternating one lane traffic control plan on the interstate, state, and local roads. These activities may have short traffic impacts. Please slow down in work zones.