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.
Updated August 20, 2024: Paving on Phinney’s Lane
Paving on Phinney’s Lane, from Strawberry Hill Road to Wequaquet Lane, is now complete. There are no additional anticipated road closures at this time.
The contractor will return on Thursday, August 22, at 7:00PM to complete line striping during the overnight hours. This work does not require a road closure, however traffic control will be onsite to assist as needed.
To view active road closures in your area, please click on the map provided to expand your view of current traffic conditions.
Latest News
Governor Healey Signs First Tax Cuts in More Than 20 Years
Relief includes the Title V (Septic) Tax Credit – which triples the maximum credit to $18,000, increases the percentage of eligible expenses from 40% to 60%; and allows taxpayers to claim up to $4,000 in any year, versus $1,500 in current law.
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.