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City Council approves final segment for Pearl Street lane configuration
ESSEX JUNCTION — Essex Junction City Council approved the final segment in a Pearl Street multimodal lane configuration plan June 24. This segment would include restriping the Pearl Street westbound lane between West Street Extension and Susie Wilson Road, making the street one lane for vehicle traffic and a second on-road bike lane before widening again to two lanes for vehicle traffic before the Susie Wilson Road intersection.
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Champlain Parkway construction backs up traffic on Interstate 189
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Some drivers on Interstate 189 in South Burlington got caught in big traffic backups on Friday. The traffic tie-ups were thanks to construction on the almost-finished Champlain Parkway. The work brought 189 westbound down to one lane, slowing traffic to a crawl at times.
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Vermont "Independence Day" Train Rides
All Aboard the Independence Day Flyer: Celebrating America’s 250th with a Scenic Train Ride to Burlington’s Fireworks. Every Independence Day, Vermonters and visitors flock to Burlington’s scenic Waterfront Park for a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Champlain. But in 2026—the nation’s 250th anniversary—there’s a charming, traffic-free way to join the celebration: the Independence Day Flyer, a festive round-trip train excursion operated by the Green Mountain Railroad (part of the Vermont Rail System’s passenger services).
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Commercial inspection lane closures planned at Champlain crossing
One of the two primary commercial inspection lanes at the Champlain/Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Land Port of Entry (LPOE) on northbound Interstate 87 will be closed from Monday, June 22, through Tuesday, June 30, to facilitate roadway reconstruction. CHAMPLAIN | The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that one of the two primary commercial inspection lanes at the Champlain/Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Land Port of Entry (LPOE) on northbound Interstate 87 will be closed from Monday, June 22, through Tuesday, June 30, to facilitate roadway reconstruction.
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A timeline for Champlain Parkway opening
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Decades after first being proposed, we now know when the Champlain Parkway will finally open to drivers. New signage about the parkway has been added along Interstate 189. The route connecting Interstate 189 to Burlington’s downtown has been discussed since the 1960s. The city says...
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Champlain Parkway construction backs up traffic on Interstate 189
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Milton road work underway to redesign 3-way stop
MILTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The town of Milton is heading into a busy construction season, with several infrastructure projects, including one right in the center of town aimed at improving safety. Work is underway on the so-called Hourglass Project in Milton that will redesign the three-way stop between Route 7,...
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Crash causes major delays on I-89 near Colchester
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - A crash near Exit 16 on Interstate 89 caused major traffic delays in the greater Burlington area Tuesday evening. The crash blocked one lane, creating a large backup for drivers heading north toward Winooski or Colchester. Police say drivers should seek other routes or expect delays....
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Crash closes Route 100 in Stowe
STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) - A traffic alert for drivers in the Stowe area. Police say a crash has closed Vermont Route 100 near the Cold Hollow Cider Mill. They say power lines are down across the roadway, and they expect it will be closed until about 5 p.m. The two-car...
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Buck Hill Road culvert replacement in Au Sable Forks now underway
AU SABLE FORKS | This month, work is underway to replace the damaged culvert on Buck Hill Road. Construction began on June 8 and is estimated to be completed by June 25 or 26. Throughout the month, residents and motorists should expect temporary traffic delays, possible lane closures, short-term road restrictions, and construction equipment and workers.
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Limited parking coming to Beekmantown and Point Au Roche rest areas
The limitations will begin Wednesday, June 10, through Monday, June 22, to facilitate a paving operation. — PLATTSBURGH | The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the Beekmantown and Point Au Roches rest areas between Exit 39 and Exit 41 on Interstate 87 may have limited parking, with traffic controlled by flaggers, on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Wednesday, June 10, through Monday, June 22, to facilitate a paving operation.
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Crash causes major delays on I-89 near Colchester
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I-89 Exit 16 on-ramp closure Friday night
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Transportation will implement an overnight on-ramp closure at Exit 16 on Interstate 89 southbound. The on-ramp will be closed from 7:00 PM on Friday, June 5, until 6:00 AM on Saturday, June 6. The purpose of this closure is to support the ongoing...
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Hourglass Project work continues as crews reshape Route 7
MILTON — Construction crews continue making progress on Milton's Hourglass Project, with roadway work now expanding along Middle Road and Railroad Street as the multi-year traffic improvement project moves into another phase. According to the Vermont Agency of Transportation, crews began pavement removal and milling work this week and...