South burlington, east-west alternative transportation crossing over I-89.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $19.97 million on April 9, 2025, to the Vermont Agency of Transportation under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to design and construct an east-west alternative transportation crossing over Interstate 89 in the Exit 14 vicinity of South Burlington, Vermont. The project encompasses engineering, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge with associated appurtenances that will connect communities separated by the interstate corridor, supporting multimodal transportation connectivity and active transportation network development.

The City of South Burlington, designated as the sub-awardee, will implement shared-use paths along interchange ramps and develop the east-west crossing walk-bike bridge over I-89 as part of this infrastructure improvement initiative. This project aligns with the Highway Planning and Construction program's emphasis on bicycle and pedestrian improvements as eligible activities that enhance transportation alternatives and community connectivity regardless of functional road classification requirements.

Project description

South burlington, east-west alternative transportation crossing over I-89 in the exit #14 vicinity; peng, rowa, const., new bike/PED facilities, with bridge & appurtenances.