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Lane Closure at Foster and Water Streets – Thursday August 21st, 2025

🚧 Road Work Update for Thursday 8/21/25 – A water main repair is being done today on Water Street near the intersection of Foster and Water. Traffic will be down to 1 lane while this repair is being completed. 🚧 ….Read More

August 21, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works
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Planned Road Work for the Week of August 18th, 2025

The Highway crew needed an extra day or two to finish up on Grant Street, so they are continuing last week’s work today and possibly tomorrow if they do not finish today. 8/18 & 8/19 Tomorrow and Wednesday they will have a crew on State ….Read More

August 18, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Planned Road Work for the Week of August 11th, 2025

Monday 8/11/2025 – Thursday 8/14/2025 Highway crews will be working at the intersection of Grant & Main Street, one lane will be shut down while they work to replace a storm drain. Tuesday 8/12/2025 Water crew will be working at the end of Mariaville Road ….Read More

August 8, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Lane Closure on Christian Ridge Road Monday July 28th – Wednesday July 30th

The City of Ellsworth Public Works Department announced today that a section of Christian Ridge Road will experience a lane closure from Monday, July 28, through Wednesday, July 30, 2025. This closure is necessary to facilitate essential ditching and culvert replacement work. The affected area ….Read More

July 23, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Press Release, Public Works
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Road Work at Oak and Davis July 17th, 2025

The Ellsworth Public Works announced today that a crew will be working at the corner of Oak Street and Davis Street tomorrow, Thursday, July 17, 2025, to replace a manhole cover. Work is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM. During the project, traffic in the ….Read More

July 17, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Upcoming Roadwork in Ellsworth – July 14-19, 2025

The City of Ellsworth would like to advise residents of upcoming roadwork that may impact traffic flow next week, July 14th through July 19th, 2025. Sterling Street Closure Rescheduled for Monday, July 15th Please be aware that the rescheduled roadwork on Sterling Street will now ….Read More

July 14, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Downtown Area Overnight Parking Bans Thursday July 10th – Monday July 14th

The City of Ellsworth announces a temporary overnight parking ban in several municipal parking lots to allow for scheduled line striping. This maintenance is essential for improving the visibility and organization of parking spaces. The parking ban will be in effect at the following locations: ….Read More

July 10, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Knowlton Park Splash Pad is Open Again

The Knowlton Park splash pad is open again after having is surface refinished.  The splash pad operates 7 days a week from 10AM until 8PM as long as the outdoor temperature is above 65 degrees.  The splash pad and changing rooms are available from Memorial ….Read More

July 8, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works, Recreation
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Upcoming Public Works Projects

Next Week’s City Public Works Plan: There will be grading on Sunset Park & Spindle Road. Tuesday, June 17, Public Works will be digging two curb boxes on Birch Avenue. These tasks should not cause any lane closures, but there will be crews working in ….Read More

June 12, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works
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Road Work for Wednesday May 28

At 1 AM on May 28 Public Works will close both southbound lanes of High Street near 211 High Street (in front of Pizza Hut) to conduct work on Water Dept. boxes. During this time, alternating one-way traffic will be in place to allow vehicles ….Read More

May 27, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

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  • Ellsworth Planning Board: PUBLIC NOTICE and AGENDA for September 2, 2026

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    August 12, 2026
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Traffic Alert: A Portion of the Right-Hand Lane Closed on High Street due to Sinkhole, Monday, Aug 17, 2026

A portion of the right-hand lane on High Street is currently closed due to a sinkhole. The closure is located between Pizza Hut and the first entrance to the Hannaford plaza, near the new Camden National Bank location. City Highway crews will be working to... ....Read More

Bridge Hill Update: Road Remains Closed While Repair Work Is Coordinated

We know the continued closure of Bridge Hill is frustrating and has a significant impact on residents, businesses and everyone who travels through this area. The water main break on Bridge Hill has been repaired (thanks to our incredible City Crews). However, the break caused... ....Read More

Good News! Boil Water Order Lifted for Affected Ellsworth Streets. Thursday, August 13, 2026

Good news, Ellsworth! The Boil Water Order has been lifted. As of Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Ellsworth Water Department has lifted the Boil Water Order that had been in effect for portions of the City following the Bridge Hill water main break. The order... ....Read More


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