Road Construction
Railroad Avenue Waterline Replacement Project
The City of Essex Junction Railroad Avenue Waterline Replacement Project is complete. A new waterline along Railroad Avenue from Central Street to Main Street has been installed and connected to the existing waterline along Lincoln Place.
Main Street Sidewalk Replacement Project
The Main Street Sidewalk Replacement Project is tentatively scheduled to start June 8, 2026. Poulin Companies, LLC will replace the existing sidewalks along Main Street between Pleasant Street and Railroad Street, and between Grove Street and Ivy Lane.
The contractor will attempt to maintain two-way traffic to the extent possible, with periods of alternating one-way traffic as necessary. Traffic control will be in place to help direct traffic.
Portions of the sidewalks will be closed within the work zone, with appropriate pedestrian detours and signs in place to direct pedestrian traffic.
Throughout construction, the City Engineer will send daily emails about progress and the anticipated schedule, as they relate to access and disruptions to the adjacent properties. An initial email will be sent on June 5th as a reminder of the June 8th start date.
To receive daily project email updates that include information on project status and scheduling, please send an email requesting to be added to the project email distribution list to MainStreetSidewalks@dlhce.com.
Daily Project Update: 8/11/2026
Today the Contractor installed the new underdrain piping, backfilled the new underdrain, and installed gravel subbase in preparation to install sidewalk forms in front of the cemetery at 34 Main Street.
Tomorrow the Contractor will install more gravel subbase and underdrain piping, along with sidewalk forms in front of the cemetery at 34 Main Street. They will stop at the sidewalk ramp crossing at the Church Street intersection. If they have time, they may remove the existing sidewalk and install new gravel in the remaining half of the Second Gen Auto driveway.
Now that the Contractor has installed seed and hay mulching, I will ask residents to please water your lawns to help the grass growth.
Tomorrow Main Street may be reduced to alternating one-way traffic while equipment or material is being delivered or removed from the site. Traffic control will be in-place to help direct traffic.
The contractor provides the best prediction of their next work cycle. Please keep in mind that construction is a fluid process, and sometimes plans must change based on weather, conditions found in the field, or other factors.
Throughout construction, we will send daily emails about progress and the anticipated schedule, as they may relate to access and disruptions to adjacent properties. For general questions or to receive daily project email updates, please email MainStreetSidewalks@dlhce.com to request to be added to the project email distribution list.
2026 City Resurfacing Project
On Monday, August 3, the City implemented its 2026 Resurfacing Project, which focuses on repaving selected roads based on their level of necessity and wear. All work should be finished by August 28. This year’s resurfacing will cover the following roads:
- Church Street,
- East Street, and
- Parts of Main Street
Update 8/12/2026
Paving on East and Church Street is scheduled for Friday, August 14. No Parking signs will be placed along the street on Thursday, August 13. Driveway aprons will then be completed the following week.
The contractor provides the best prediction of their next work cycle. Please keep in mind that construction is a fluid process, and sometimes plans must change based on weather, conditions found in the field, or other factors.