Upcoming Night Work Project in Ellsworth
The Maine Department of Transportation (Maine DOT) will begin a Night Work Project along Routes 1, 1A, and 3 in Ellsworth, starting Sunday, April 6, and continuing through approximately August. Work will take place nightly from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Project Locations:
- State Street (near the YMCA)
- Oak Street (between Church St. & Main St.)
- High Street (ending near Pat’s Pizza)
- Myrick Street
- Downeast Highway (ending near Darling’s)
The project will begin near the Ellsworth YMCA on State Street and progress south in phases. The first phase involves lowering structures (such as manholes) along the routes, which may cause temporary nighttime noise in each area as crews move through. The second phase will involve grinding the roadway, followed by paving.
Drivers are urged to use extra caution at night while work is ongoing.
Additional Road Work in Ellsworth & Hancock
- The City of Ellsworth Public Works Department anticipates multiple road projects (local and State) will occur simultaneously from April through the fall and will share updates and information as it becomes available.
- Washington Junction Road (Hancock side) will be closed from April 22 to April 25 for Maine DOT work replacing cross culverts for later paving work (7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.). Local traffic only; a detour will be available via High Street and back to Rt. 1.
- The City of Ellsworth’s local paving projects will begin April 14, starting with the Harbor Parking Lot. Any projects not completed by May 5 will be completed as scheduling allows by the Fall.
