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Real-Time Road Closures and Traffic Management
The Town of Barnstable’s Waze for Cities Partnership allows us to report construction-related road closures and traffic impacts in real-time. Click on the Waze Live Map to expand your view of current traffic conditions.
Sewer-Related Road Closures | Updated April 17, 2024:
(Drainage on Phinney’s Lane) Starting Monday, April 22, 2023, a contractor for the Town of Barnstable will commence drainage construction on Phinney’s Lane within the vicinity of Loomis Lane and Old Farm Road. Work will occur during standard daytime hours of 7:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. As a result, Phinney’s Lane will be closed from Strawberry Hill Road to Wequaquet Lane.
(Overnight Paving of Route 28) Starting Monday, April 22, 2023, a contractor for the Town of Barnstable will commence paving on Route 28 during off-peak, overnight hours. Construction will occur from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Monday through Thursday evenings, weather permitting.
Work will occur in various stages including milling of the roadways, structure adjustments, leveling, and paving. Dependent upon the nature of the work, traffic within the vicinity of the paving operations will be modified, including necessary closures of Route 28 and detours. Work is anticipated to take three weeks to complete.
(Main Street, Hyannis) The Town of Barnstable’s contractor, RJV Construction Corporation, continues to advance in-road sewer construction related to the 725 Main Street Sewer Pump Station Project. A single-direction detour will be required for eastbound traffic on Main Street, Hyannis, from the West End Rotary to Sea Street Extension. Westbound traffic will be maintained, and Stevens Street will remain open and accessible. Work will continue Monday through Friday, from approximately 8:30AM to 5:00PM, weather permitting. This work is part of the Town’s Sewer Pump Station Rehabilitation Program. To review project details and supportive presentation materials, please visit: https://bit.ly/725MainStreetPS
Latest News
Fall Construction Season Resumes September 5, 2023
Starting Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in-road sewer construction will resume as part of the Route 28 East Sewer Expansion Project. As a result, traffic impacts will vary within the vicinity of Phinney’s Lane, Route 28 and West Main Street, dependent upon the nature and...
Craigville Beach – Article 97 Alternatives Analysis
As part of the Town of Barnstable’s Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP), the Town is seeking Legislative approval for proposed alterations to he existing paved parking lot of Craigville Beach in the Village of Centerville. Public comments will be accepted until 12:00PM EST on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Mother’s Park: Request for Public Comment
As part of the Town of Barnstable’s Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP), the Town is seeking Legislative approval for proposed alterations to Mother’s Park, Centerville. Public comments will be accepted until close of business on Monday, May 15, 2023.
Sewer Expansion Transitions to Route 28 (Falmouth Road)
Starting Monday, April 3, 2023, through Friday, May 25, 2023, sewer construction will transition into the Route 28 roadway. Construction within the state highway will occur during the hours of 8:30AM to 5:00PM, weather permitting. Posted detours will be in place, supported by onsite traffic control to direct motorists.
Update on Sewer Expansion in Centerville Village
On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, Town Engineer, Griffin Beaudoin, P.E., provided an overview of the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) before sharing a brief status update for each of the active projects currently included within Phase 1 of the 30-year sewer expansion plan.
Real-Time, Accurate Traffic Management with Waze
We get it, traffic is frustrating. That’s why, as a Waze for Cities Partner, we now share real-time road closures and re-openings directly within the Waze platform. Before heading out the door, review current road closures and detours via your Waze App or directly on the Waze Live Map.