The City of Winooski is currently undergoing a major multi-year upgrade to Main Street (U.S. Route 2/7). The project stretches approximately 4,000 feet from the New England Central Railroad bridge up to the Winooski-Colchester town line—right near the Winooski School District.
What is changing?
The goal of the project is to safely reconfigure the road to accommodate everyone in our community. Key upgrades include:
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Pedestrian & Bike Upgrades: Expanded sidewalks, newly added crosswalks, and dedicated bike lanes.
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Safety & Aesthetics: Updated traffic signals, enhanced street lighting, and new landscaping.
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Infrastructure Upgrades: Better stormwater management systems, upgraded water and sewer lines, and moving overhead power and communication lines safely underground.
Timeline & Traffic Impact
Construction originally began in the spring of 2024 and is on track for completion by Summer 2026 (with a final ribbon cutting planned for October 2026).
While construction is in its final phases, students, parents, and staff travelling to and from school should expect occasional lane shifts, shoulder closures, and minor daytime delays. However, Main Street remains fully open to traffic and local businesses are open!
Get Involved: Main Street Community Parade!
To celebrate our community and support local businesses during the final year of construction, the city is hosting a Main Street Community Parade on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM. * Where: Conveniently for our community, the parade will start right here at the Winooski School District (60 Normand Street) and head down to Maple Street, followed by a community lunch. All families and students are welcome to attend or volunteer!
For real-time traffic alerts and weekly construction updates, you can check the official page at winooskivt.gov/mainstreet.