Road Construction Updates

As Maine's short construction season progresses, several projects are currently underway or will soon begin in Falmouth. Construction projects can take several years to plan, design, and initiate. Many different entities oversee construction projects in Falmouth, including MaineDOT, the Town of Falmouth, or various utility companies to name a few. As is often the case, many of these long-range plans coalesce in such a way as to occur at roughly the same time, much to the consternation of motorists. Below is a list of current and upcoming road construction projects that will impact travel in and around Falmouth in the coming months. Additional information and updates will be forthcoming on all these projects via News & Announcements E-Alerts (subscribe here), the Falmouth Focus, our website, and social media pages.

Middle Road (ongoing through September)

As part of the West Falmouth Sewer Project, the sewer main along Middle Road, which hauls wastewater from West Falmouth to the water treatment facility on Clearwater Drive, requires upsizing. Work began on Middle Road between Lunt and the Woods Road roundabout in late July. Part of this work included the closure of Middle Road between Lunt and Bucknam Roads. This closure has been extended to approximately 6-8 weeks. After this section of Middle Road reopens, work will continue through the Bucknam Road intersection to the roundabout. No additional road closures are anticipated however, traffic will be significantly impacted as work moves through the intersection. Motorists should anticipate delays and, when possible, plan alternate routes. Sign up for email updates on this project at: https://www.falmouthme.org/west-falmouth-sewer-project

Mast Road Closure (August 19-26)

Mast Road will be closed to all through traffic beginning on August 19 through August 26 to install a culvert over Suckfish Brook, which is located just south of McDermott Way. Residents will be allowed access to their properties. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. Please note, work is expected to take one week but is weather dependent. Abutters will receive notice by mail regarding this closure.

Falmouth Road (beginning August 22)

The Portland Water District will replace the water main on Falmouth Road between Twin Ponds Drive and Winn Road, including on Mill Road, beginning on Monday, August 22. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during the construction Monday through Friday. The contractor on this project is Storey Brothers and work is expected to take approximately six weeks, weather dependent. A temporary water main will be in place to limit service disruptions. Questions or concerns on this project should be directed to the Portland Water District.

Bucknam Road Bridge (begins mid- to late-September)

Beginning in mid- to late-September, MaineDOT will begin work on the Bucknam Road bridge over I-295. The work includes replacing the aging bridge and improving traffic signals. Significant traffic disruption is anticipated. Residents can anticipate preparatory work, such as brush removal, to begin shortly.

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