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Crown Point/Lake Champlain Bridge Updates

Below is information and a list of transportation options and resources for getting to/from Vermont/New York while the Crown Point/Lake Champlain Bridge is closed for repairs.

***Visit NYDOT's web page devoted to construction of the new Lake Champlain Bridge***

8/13/10 Construction Status: Color-coded graphic showing work completed, underway, not started

8/13/10 Press Release: Champlain Bridge Ferry Experiencing Traffic Delays

6/11/10: Groundbreaking ceremony to be held on the New York side at 10:30 a.m. Vermont Governor Douglas, VTrans Secretary David Dill and Vermont State Rep. Diane Lanpher. Both New York Governor Patterson and Acting NYSDOT Commissioner Stan Gee will also be on hand to speak.

4/8/10: View progress on bridge reconstruction via 511NY's Webcams. Click on this link, and follow these instructions:

  • On the Traffic Conditions page in the Map Legend activate the checkbox for cameras. Camera locations appear on the map. 
  • Locate the camera symbol on the map near Lake Champlain, which is tagged "Crown Point", and click on it.  This will zoom the map into the temporary ferry location and display two separate camera icons, one for the "Access Road to Crown Point Temporary Ferry" and the other "Crown Point Temporary Ferry". 
  • Click on these icons to display the most recent image from the cameras.

2/26/10: Transportation services provided by ACTR and Adirondack Trailways will be discontinued as end of business on Friday, February 26th.

Latest transportation schedule: Effective 2/16/10

2/1/10 ACTR Rider Memo: ACTR Service now that Crown Point Ferry Service Has Begun

1/31/10 Media Advisory: Crown Point Ferry Opens at 5 a.m. Monday

1/29/10 Memo: ACTR/Charlotte Ferry and Dial-a-Ride Commuters

1/1/10 Press Release: Ticonderoga Ferry to Close Beginning Monday,
January 4

12/30/09 News Alert: Champlain Bridge Design Public Meeting to be Held on Monday

12/28/09 Video Footage: See video from NYSDOT of the Champlain Bridge's demolition

12/27/09 Media Advisory:  Champlain Bridge Demolition set for Monday at 10 a.m.

12/24/09 News Alert: Ice Conditions Around Lake Champlain Bridge Weak, Demo Viewers Cautioned

12/22/09 Press Release: Lake Champlain Bridge Demolition Rescheduled to December 28

12/21/09 Press Release: Public Viewing Area for Lake Champlain Bridge Demolition Staged Along Route 125

12/21/09 Presss Release: Champlain Bridge Public Advisory Committee Chooses Bridge Design

12/21/09: No ACTR Bus Service on 12/24--Dial-A-Ride Only!

12/18/09 Press Release: Ice Conditions around the Lake Champlain Bridge Expected to be Hazardous, Public Advised to Use Extreme Caution throughout the Winter

12/18/09:  Demolition of the bridge has been set for 10 AM on Wednesday, December 23rd.

12/17/09: The Fort Ti Ferry has closed today because of ice conditions. They hope to open again on 12/18--weather permitting. Check their website for more details.

The Trailways schedule for 12/17/09 has been modified:

4:00 PM @ Goodrich (Vergennes)
4:30 PM @ Porter Medical Center (Middlebury)
4:35 PM @ Middlebury College

View the latest transportation schedule for all bus services.

12/10/09: New Transportation Schedule (effective 12/14/09)

12/9/09: New Transportation Schedule (effective 12/9/09 through 12/13/09)

12/8/09: Basin Harbor Ferry to suspend service as of 6 pm TODAY. Download the new ACTR bus schedule for transportation to/from Charlotte ferry dock.

11/26/09 NYSDOT Update: Design review/input meetings scheduled for 12/12/09

11/25/09 VTrans Crown Point Bridge Update

11/20/09 VTrans Crown Point Bridge Update

11/17/09: Updated transportation schedules for bus and shuttle routes

11/14/09 Press Release: Agreement Reached to Continue Ticonderoga Ferry Service Through December, Weather Permitting

11/13/09: Updated Adirondack Trailways Schedule (takes effect 11/16/09)

11/9/09 Press Release: New York, Vermont to Replace Champlain Bridge

11/9/09 Public Notice: Changes to ACTR and CCTA service

11/9/09 ACTR Announcement: Dial-a-Ride service for New York-to-Addison County commuters

11/5/09 VTrans Crown Point Bridge Update: Fort Ti Ferry Continues Service

11/3/09 VTrans Crown Point Bridge Update

10/30/09 Press Release: NYSDOT and VTRANS Announce Chipman's Point Abandoned As Temporary Bridge Site

10/29/09 Press Release: Commuters Now Have Multiple Options for Commuting Between Addison County and New York During Crown Point-Champlain Bridge Closure

10/28/09 Press Release: CCTA Offers Free Shuttle Service to Commuters Using Charlotte Ferry

10/26/09 Press Release: New York Governor Paterson and Vermont Governor Douglas Announce Transportation Alternatives to Assist Residents Impacted by the Champlain Bridge Closure

10/26/09 Press Release: Douglas Taps Transportation and Planning Expert to Lead State Efforts to Manage Champlain Bridge Closure

10/24/09 VTrans Update

10/23/09 Press Release: New York, Vermont To Host Public Meetings On Lake Champlain Bridge

10/23/09 Press Release: Douglas Administration Addresses Wide-Range of Champlain Bridge Challenges

We will update this information as frequently as new information becomes available.

Travel by:

Public Transporation

ACTR's "Dial-a-Ride" service provides transportation for New York pedestrian commuters traveling via ferry OR an Adirondack Trailways bus. Call 24 hours in advance and ACTR will provide transportation to your workplace in Addison County. Read the details.

ACTR guarantees ride home for New York residents communting to/from Addison County. Read the details.

Crown Point Temporary Ferry
Connecting Addison, Vermont and Crown Point, New York
Service begins Monday, February 1st

  • 24-hour service
  • Ferry departs Vermont on the hour and half-hour
  • Ferry departs New York on the quarter-hours
  • Crossing takes approximately 15 minutes
  • 50-car capacity
  • Enclosed space for pedestrian travelers

Adirondack Trailways Express Bus Service
Connecting Port Henry, Ticonderoga to Middlebury and Vergennes (via Whitehall)

As of 2/26/10 Adirondack Trailways has discontinued this service.  

Fort Ticonderoga Ferry
Connecting Shoreham, Vermont and Ticonderoga, New York
www.middlebury.net/tiferry/
802-897-7999

As of 1/3/10 the Fort Ti Ferry has discontinued service until further notice.

Lake Champlain Transporation
Connecting Charlotte, Vermont and Essex, New York
www.ferries.com/south_schedule.asp
802-864-9804

Click here to get schedules for bus transportation to/from Crown Point/Fort Henry/Westport/Essex Ferry Dock (effective 2/16/10)

As of 11/13/09 CCTA will discontinue its service from the Charlotte dock to Shelburne & Fletcher Allen Healthcare (low ridership). If a commuter needs public transportation services from Charlotte to points north, they should contact Special Service Transportation Agency at 802-878-1527 one day in advance.

  • 5 am to 9 pm
  • Crossing takes approximately 20 minutes
  • Departures every 30 minutes
  • FREE as of 10/27/09
  • Commuters needing to travel south of Charlotte should contact ACTR at 388-1946

Basin Harbor Ferry

As of 12/8/09 the Basin Harbor Ferry has discontinued service due to high water levels.

ACTR (Addison County Transit Resources)
Public bus service connecting Middlebury, Vergennes and Bristol
www.actr-vt.org
802-388-1946

Offering Dial-a-Ride and Guaranteed Ride Home services.

Download the latest bus schedule.

Private Transportation 

New Yorkers: Sign up for Essex County Ride Share (available to residents of both New York and Vermont)

Vermonters:

VTrans has a toll-free 800 number and website to help commuters connect for carpooling purposes.

The phone numbers are 1-800-685-7433 (RIDE) or 1-802-828-6521.

The web site is www.connectingcommuters.org.

At the moment, there is a person processing registrants looking to make carpool connections.  Potential carpool matches are sent to registrants by email and/or regular mail (as preferred).  Within a week, an automated software system is expected to go live, which should help expand the capabilities of the system.

Employers: If you have a group of employees who need transportation, please contact Nancy Dougal, Essex County Transportation, at 518-873-3689 or ndougal@co.essex.ny.us.  

Financial Resources for Businesses:

Here are links to several loan programs and other financial and business resources:

For the Small Business Administration ARC loan program: http://www.sba.gov/

For USDA Rural Development business loans and grant programs: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/VT/  

For Vermont Economic Development Authority loan programs: http://www.veda.org/right.php/pid/1  

For business counseling through the Small Business Development Center: http://www.vtsbdc.org/  

For the State of Vermont Department of Economic Development:  http://www.thinkvermont.com/  

For questions, please contact the Addison County Economic Development Corporation:

1590 US Route 7 South, Suite #2
Middlebury, VT 05753
P: 802-388-7953
W: www.addisoncountyedc.org


More Information

NYSDOT Lake Champlain Bridge Project

Vermont Travel Information Services

1929 Champlain Bridge Opening Ceremonies: View a six-minute video provided by the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

Middlebury Community Television: MCTV has videotaped all public meetings regarding the bridge--before and since the closure. Visit MCTV's website to view the meeting footage. 

Toll-free Hotline: The state of New York has opened a toll-free hotline number: 1-888-769-7243. Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those calling from the 518 area code may dial 518-485-1159.  

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