Project Update: Community Helps Guide Route 28, Cotuit Congestion Options

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2017-01-30-cotuit-roundabout-proposed-1024x723Route 28 in Cotuit/Santuit is a major east-west transportation corridor on Cape Cod. The section of Route 28 from Santuit-Newton Road to Route 130 was identified as a priority for investigation.

View Cape Cod Commission Update Here

A brief presentation on the project is anticipated at the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) scheduled meeting on Monday, February 27th at the Cape Cod Commission Conference Room, 3225 Main Street, Barnstable at 1:00 p.m. The Cape Cod MPO is the regional governing body that oversees regional transportation planning and recommends the distribution of funds for major transportation projects.

Storm Updates

WINTER STORM Niko UPDATE

Impacts:

Widespread power outages were  reported however crews have restored power and are nearly complete in Barnstable. As of 1:30pm, all but 9 or .03% of the Town of Barnstable Eversource customers have power.

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February 10, 2017 07:30 AM –The accumulating snow ended around 3:00AM. DPW main road crews are scraping and treating their routes, and then will treat their roads a final time with material during the morning commute. Secondary road crews have cleaned up and pushed back their routes. The vast majority of the crews will be at the 24 hour mark when the above is completed. A limited crew will be leading final clean-up efforts, addressing complaints and preparing for sidewalk snow plowing.

February 9, 2017 8:30 PM – All crews are continuing to plow. It appears that the worst of the snow is behind us. Gusting winds will continue throughout the night. Please continue to stay off the roads if possible.

February 9, 2017 4:30 PM – We are entering the height of the storm with heavy snow, gusting winds up to 50 mph, and limited visibility for the next few hours. The plows are all out, working hard to keep the roads passable. The Barnstable Police Department has requested that the DPW focus their efforts on the hospital and other emergency routes. There are multiple trees and power lines down throughout the Town. If you are able to, please stay off the roads.

February 9, 2017 11:00 AM – Good morning, our second  large storm of the season is at our doorstep. With predictions of over a foot of snow and high winds,  the DPW has mobilized and is pretreating the main roads. The secondary road contractors are being called in, and all trucks should be on the roads by noon. Utility companies stand ready to immediately address areas of lost power. With the predicted intensity of the storm this afternoon, it is likely roads will become snow filled. Please assist the emergency, utility and plow crews by staying off the roads.  If you are an essential worker please take care and refrain from parking on the main streets of Hyannis, Barnstable and Osterville villages. Stay Safe!

Rt 130/Rt 28 – Newtown Rd Corridor Study Workshop

  • Cape Cod Commission Workshop-Meeting

  • Public Comment Welcome

  • January 19, 2017
    3:00 pm

     3225 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630

  • Route 28 Cotuit Corridor Study (Santuit-Newtown Road to Route 130) — Steven Tupper.   Cape Cod Commission staff will describe their work on the Route 28 Cotuit Corridor Study (“Study”), which is a study of the roadway from Santuit-Newtown Road to Route 130 in Cotuit, Massachusetts.  The Study presents transportation alternatives which have been identified through a public outreach process to improve safety, reduce congestion, and improve accommodation of all road users on Route 28 from Santuit-Newtown Road to Route 130 in Cotuit, MA.  Staff will also discuss the public outreach conducted and answer questions the Commission members may have.

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