Information on this page is provide links to real time traffic information and traffic advisories for the major roads on Cape Cod.
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Traffic Advisories
Bourne Bridge Short Term Lane Restrictions: October 15th
The US Army Corps of Engineers has announced that inspection and maintenance work will be performed on the Bourne Bridge Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
During this time, northbound traffic heading off Cape will be restricted to one lane of travel to accommodate the work. Both southbound travel lanes heading onto the Cape will remain open during this period. No wide loads will be permitted to cross the bridge while lane restrictions are in place.
Falmouth: Shining Sea Bikeway Detour
Starting on October 15, 2024, a mile-long stretch of the Shining Sea Bikeway will be closed to for utility work associated with Eversource's Martha's Vineyard Reliability and 91 Cable Replacement Projects. According to Eversource, "starting as early as October 15th, 2024 crews will begin installing a series of manholes and conduits along the Shining Sea Bikeway, between Ter Heun Drive and Locust Street. This work will continue through the winter months and is anticipated to be completed by spring of 2025."
A bike path detour was developed in coordination with the Town of Falmouth, the Falmouth Police Department, and members of the Falmouth Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee.
Dennis: Route 6A Closure and Detour
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that it will be closing Route 6A (Main Street) from Scargo Hill Road to Sesuit Neck Road beginning on September 4th. Road closures are expected to be in place through April 2025.
The roadway closure and detour is necessary to facilitate the replacement of two existing culverts under Route 6A at Sesuit Creek. The roadway will remain open to residents within the closed section of Route 6A.
Traffic management will consist of a temporary detour as follows: Traffic travelling eastbound on Route 6A eastbound will turn left onto Sesuit Neck Road, turn right on Bridge Street, and continue on Bridge Street to Route 6A. Traffic travelling westbound on Route 6A will turn left onto Scargo Hill Road, continue straight onto Old Bass River Road, and continue on Old Bass River Road to Route 6A.
Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.
Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and advanced message boards will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.
All scheduled work is weather dependent and/or may be impacted due to an emergency situation.
MassDOT Route 28 & Yarmouth Road Intersection Improvement Project
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), working with their contract Northern Construction, will be completing an intersection improvements project at the intersection of Route 28 and Yarmouth Road. The project will include lane widening/expansion, new sidewalks and pedestrian improvement, new traffic signalization as well as utility improvements, including drainage, water and sewer. Demolition of the old KAM Appliance building is complete. Weather pending, construction will be on-going, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM until completion of this phase of the project, which is anticipated in 2025.
For questions, please contact the District 5 Construction Office at 508-884-4281.
Daytime Roadway Reconstruction and Related Work (Including Signals) on a Section of Route 151
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing roadway corridor improvements along a section of Route 151 in Mashpee. The work will begin on Thursday, March 10, 2022 and will take place weekly, Monday through Friday, during daytime hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work is anticipated to continue through March 2025. The roadway reconstruction operations will start approximately 1,400 feet west of the Old Barnstable Road intersection and will end at the Mashpee Rotary.
The work will consist of improvements to bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicle access along the corridor. The work will also consist of pavement reconstruction, box widening, milling and paving, pavement markings, traffic signal upgrades, new signs, drainage system upgrades and the installation of curbing. A shared-use path will be constructed on the north side of the roadway and a five-foot sidewalk along most of the south side of the roadway. In addition, landscaping operations will be conducted along the corridor.
Standard temporary traffic control operations will consist of lane restrictions and alternating one-way traffic. Construction signs, message boards, arrow boards, drums and police details will be utilized.
Drivers who are traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.
All scheduled work is weather dependent and/or may be impacted due to an emergency.
Bourne Rotary - New traffic pattern now in place
This new traffic pattern is intended to improve safety and traffic operations by restriping the rotary with two lanes, adding a channelized right turn lane from Route 28 northbound to Sandwich Road eastbound and adding a right turn lane from Route 28 southbound to Trowbridge Road.
Changes to the traffic pattern at the rotary are highlighted in the below images and a PDF that is available by clicking here.
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