News & Updates
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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. For a custom traffic report, specific to your location, type your address into the search bar provided in the map below.
Update as of 9/14/23 at 7:00AM EST: Beginning Thursday, September 14, 2023 sewer installation will resume within Route 28. Construction will occur during the hours of 8:15AM to 5:30PM, weather permitting, and a single-direction detour will be necessary to safely complete the work. A single-direction detour of westbound traffic is anticipated, with eastbound traffic being maintained on Route 28 (with necessary lane adjustments). Businesses on Route 28 will remain accessible during construction via posted detours along with traffic control.
Latest News
Sewer Installation Approaches Route 28
As sewer installation approaches the intersection of Strawberry Hill Road and Route 28, traffic management plans will adapt to support a safe working environment, while also addressing local traffic needs.
Notice of Public Meeting: Long Pong Marstons Mills Management Plan
The Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works invites interested individuals to join us for the presentation of the Long Pond Marstons Mills Management Plan. The meeting will be held via zoom on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 at 5:30PM. To access the meeting go...
Design Plans for Stormwater Management at Boat Ramps Ready for Public Review
CONTACT: Jordan Mora, Restoration Ecologist; 207-650-1231 (cell); jmora@apcc.org The Association to Preserve Cape Cod will host two virtual public meetings on conceptual designs for green infrastructure stormwater management systems for 20 public boat ramp sites...
September 20, 2022 | Water Quality Update – Pet Advisory Level – Lovell’s Pond
September 20, 2022Today’s Updates:- A Pet Advisory will be posted at Lovell’s Pond within 24 hours due to increased Cyanobacteria biomass and elevated microcystin toxin levels.Warning Level Hinckley Pond, BarnstablePet Advisory LevelLovell’s PondTo see a map with all...
Strawberry Hill Road Pump Station Project Construction Update
The Town of Barnstable’s Contractor, CC Construction, has begun mobilizing equipment to the 528 Craigville Beach Road parcel, in close proximity to the intersection of Strawberry Hill Road and Craigville Beach Road, Centerville, in anticipation of the start of...
Thursday August 25, 2022 8:50 AM | Beach Closure Due to Elevated Bacteria (E. Coli)
Fair Acres Beach is closed to swimming due to elevated E. Coli bacteria counts. This is the second single count exceedance and has triggered a geomean failure. Due to the exceedances, this beach does not meet 105 CMR 4445.00, Minimum Standards for Bathing Beaches and...