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Updated Road Work Plans and Road Closure for Tuesday, May 20

Postponed: The May 20 culvert repair at the intersection of Birch Avenue and Oak Street. Work will be rescheduled to a later date. POSTPONED TO Wed. May 21 at 7PM – Starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, the travel lane on High Street ….Read More

May 19, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works
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POSTPONED: Temporary Night Closure on High Street

5/6/25 UPDATE: This project will be rescheduled to a new date within the next two weeks. Updates will be posted on our Facebook page and website. On Tuesday night, May 6, a section of High Street between Foster Street and Washington Street will be completely ….Read More

May 6, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works
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Road Work for the Week of April 28

FOSTER STREET: Paving work is happening today, April 28 for Foster Street. The road will remain partially open to traffic, however if possible, please use alternate routes. HAPPYTOWN ROAD: Happytown Road will be paved in two sections during April 29 to May 1.  ARGONNE ST., ….Read More

April 28, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works
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April 24, 2025 – Temporary Water Disruption on Surry Road

NOTICE OF WATER SERVICE DISRUPTION SURRY ROAD, WESTWOOD, HILLSIDE & MOUNTAIN VIEW On Thursday April 24, 2025, there will be a temporary interruption in your water service due to construction work in your area. You may experience periods of no water at your property between ….Read More

April 22, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works, Water Department

2025 Street Sweeping Schedule

4/3/25 – The Street Sweeper is currently down for repairs and may result in a delay of the scheduled sweeping. Daytime Street Sweeping Schedule We estimate approximately seven work days for each area. ***Weather may affect this schedule.*** Nighttime Street Sweeping Schedule We estimate approximately ….Read More

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

Heavy Loads Limited Effective February 28, 2025

Effective FEBRUARY 28, 2025 the following public ways in Ellsworth are closed to heavy loads except when solidly frozen: Heavy Loads Limited Road List – 2025 (PDF) Addie Road Alexis Road Alton Avenue American Avenue Atlantic Highway Autumn Road Beechland Road Bohn Road Bridgetwin Road ….Read More

February 26, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works
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Upcoming Road Work: January 16 Mill Dam Road

Thursday, January 16, the Public Works Highway crew will be brush cutting along the Mill Dam Road. The road will be down to one lane during this time. This work will continue into next week. ….Read More

January 15, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

No Street Parking on Liberty Street

Effective immediately, street parking on Liberty Street is prohibited due to the narrow roadway. Vehicles parked on the street obstruct snow plows and limit access for emergency response vehicles. This change is essential to ensure plow trucks can clear the roadway safely and efficiently during ….Read More

January 13, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works

Short-term Winter Parking Ban Overnight Monday, January 13 to Tuesday, January 14

Public Works has announced a parking ban starting tonight, Monday, January 13, from 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM on Tuesday, January 14. This will allow them to clear accumulated snow. During a winter parking ban for snow removal, vehicles cannot be parked on public streets, ….Read More

January 13, 2025 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works
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UPDATE – Upcoming Work: December 16 for Surry Road

The road work this week is the project from December 10 that was delayed due to weather conditions. On Monday, December 16, the Public Works Highway crew will be assisting the Water Department in repairing a leak on Surry Road between Mountain View Drive and ….Read More

December 16, 2024 in City of Ellsworth News, Public Works, Water Department

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City Meetings, Agendas & Public Notices

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Public Works Notices

Traffic Advisory: High Street Lane Closures Friday, September 25, 2026

The City of Ellsworth advises motorists of two pavement-patching projects scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026, on High Street. Beginning at 7 a.m., the right-hand lane of High Street near Pizza Hut will be closed while crews complete pavement patching. At approximately 8 a.m., crews... ....Read More

Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for Bucksport and Surry Roads to start on September 28, 2026

The City of Ellsworth Water Department, in partnership with the Ellsworth Fire Department, will begin its routine hydrant flushing program on Monday, September 28, 2026, with work taking place on Bucksport and Surry Roads. All the details below. Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for Bucksport and Surry... ....Read More

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