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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…
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