Don't forget your hard hat: BTV construction projects to watch out for this summer
Sawyer Loftus
Correction: The Burlington Department of Public Works is only burying utility lines under St. Paul Street. An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the nature of the work.
Bicyclist, walkers and drivers could see travel delays this summer as construction will continue throughout the Queen City.
The city plans to tackle an "aggressive" number of projects as part of Burlington's reinvestment into infrastructure this summer and 2019, Burlington Public Works Director Chapin Spencer said.
"We are not going to settle for band aids, we're going to do our work right and from the ground up," he said.
Projects to watch out for this summer
Project: St. Paul Street - Great Streets program
When: The project should be completed by late August to early September 2019. Currently, the road is closed, but the sidewalks and business remain open.
What: The project includes wider sidewalks, more bike racks and other improvements to the pedestrian pathways. Underneath, the city will be burying utility lines, Spencer said.
To learn more about the plan go to: http://greatstreetsbtv.com/main-street-st-paul.
Project: City Hall Park
When: Construction on the park will start mid July.
What: The project is a complete redesign of the space and includes accessible pathways.
Project: Pine Street and Flynn Avenue water system upgrade
When: Starting next week the intersection at Flynn Avenue and Pine Street will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Because that area is highly traveled the city determined the best time to do the work would be at night, Spencer said.
What: Crews will work to replace a portion of the water system.
Project: Crosswalks on North Avenue
When: Throughout the summer
What: The new crosswalks will have flashing lights that alert drivers that someone is about to cross the street. They will be installed at Ward Street, Killarney Drive/Village Green Drive, Poirier Place, Gosse Court and Green Acres Drive/Cayuga Court.
Other road projects
Paving has been done, is currently in the works or will happen on the following streets:
- Intervale Road.
- Shore Road.
- Archibald Street.
- James Avenue.
- South Prospect Street at College Street.
- South Prospect Street near Henderson Terrace.
- South Prospect Street at Overlake Condos.
- Deforest Road.
- Sherman Street.
- North Street (N. Winooski - N. Union).
- North Street (Russell - N. Willard).
- Pine Street (Maple - Kilburn).
- Lake Street.
The city has an online resource to view all active projects and will continue to update the community as work continues, Spencer said.
The map of current projects can be seen here.
The map of all 2019 projects is available here.
Contact Sawyer Loftus at 802-660-1860 or sloftus@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter at @sawyerloftus18.