Champlain Parkway Finally Opens After 61 Years | Burlington News

After 61 years of planning, Burlington’s Champlain Parkway finally opens, linking I-189 to the South End and reshaping traffic flow. Costing $84 million—with 95% federal funding—the project evolved thanks to community input, scaling back over decades. Former mayor called it bittersweet, a 12-year priority he couldn’t see completed. A U.S. Senator lamented the delay, especially when key figures are gone. Designed like a city street with bike and pedestrian paths, it’s part of a booming South End with new housing. Cameras will monitor traffic impacts for years to come. This isn’t just infrastructure—it’s a story of persistence, compromise, and community shaping a city’s future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3eaaefa390c25e85