Traffic & Transit
Road Work Could Alter Traffic In Barnstable: What To Know
A two-to-three-week project is set to begin Monday. Here's what to expect, and where to expect it.
BARNSTABLE, MA — Starting Monday, a contractor for the Town of Barnstable, Allstate Construction, will commence chip seal work on the following identified roadways:
- Columbia Avenue (Marstons Mills)
- Willington Avenue (Marstons Mills)
- Hartford Avenue (Marstons Mills)
- Webster Road (Marstons Mills)
- Rhody Circle (Marstons Mills)
- Captain Studley Road (Marstons Mills)
- Coach Light Road (Centerville)
- Henry F. Loring Road (Centerville)
- Ansel Howland Road (Centerville)
Work will occur Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather dependent, and is anticipated to take two to three weeks to complete.
Chip sealing is a process in which heated asphalt is applied to the road, followed by a layer of crushed stone which is compacted into the asphalt, creating a durable, protective layer.
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Construction activity will occur in multiple phases including street sweeping, leveling of asphalt, structure adjustments, and application of chip seal. As a result, adjustments to traffic flow, including temporary lane closures, may be necessary to safely complete portions of the work. Traffic control personnel will be onsite to assist motorists as needed.
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