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Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 06/22/2019

The one-way detour will be removed and traffic will resume normal two-way flow by the end of the work day on Friday 6/21/2019

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below this week:

  • Painting striping and traffic symbols along the entire length of the project

  • Seeding and mulching loamed areas

  • Final landscaping near West Street intersection

  • Removing construction and detour signage along the project and the Park Loop Road

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 06/08/2019

The one-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is up and running until further notice

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below this week:

  • Placing ADA detectables from Highbrook Road to Eagle Lake Road

  • Paving sidewalks and drives from Crooked Road to the Acadia National Park entrance

  • Paving surface from Pirates Cove to Crooked Road and from the Acadia National Park entrance to West Street

  • Landscaping from College of the Atlantic to Eagle Lake Road

  • Painting roadway striping from Pirates Cove to the Acadia National Park entrance

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 05/29/2019

The one-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is up and running until further notice

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below this week:

  • Placing loam from the Bluffs to Highbrook Road South

  • Placing ADA detectable from Duck Brook to Highbrook Road North

  • Preparing for paving the roadway at various locations along the project

  • Paving surface from Crooked Road to the Acadia National Park entrance

  • Landscaping from College of the Atlantic to Eagle Lake Road

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 05/25/2019

ATTENTION: Work will cease on Thursday May 23, 2019 in the afternoon and will commence in the morning on Tuesday May 28, 2019 for Memorial Day

The one-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is up and running until further notice

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below this week:

  • Placing loam at various locations along the length of the project

  • Preparing for paving the roadway from Pirates Cove Golf Course to the Acadia National Park entrance

  • Paving driveways and sidewalks at various locations along the project

  • Landscaping from College of the Atlantic to Eagle Lake Road

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 05/18/2019

ATTENTION: The one-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is up and running until further notice

  • Placing loam from the Acadia National Park entrance to Duck Brook

  • Working on the widened shoulder area near Sand Point Road

  • Paving driveways and sidewalks from Crooked Road to Highbrook Road and the shoulder area at Sand Point Road

  • Preparing for paving from the Bluffs to Eagle Lake Road and from Crooked Road back towards Ellsworth at the beginning of the project

  • Landscaping from College of the Atlantic to Eagle Lake Road

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 05/04/2019

ATTENTION: The one-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road will be up and running beginning on Monday May 13, 2019

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below this week:

  • Placing loam from the Acadia National Park entrance to Duck Brook

  • Working on drainage in front of Jack Russell's Steakhouse

  • Paving in water line repair areas in front of the Park entrance and the Chart Room

  • Paving sidewalks and driveways from Days Inn to Highbrook Road

  • Prepping for pavement from the Bluffs to Eagle Lake Road

  • Landscaping from the College of the Atlantic to Eagle Lake Road

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 05/04/2019

Traffic will be two-way until paving begins, approximately during the first few weeks of May. After that, the one-way detour will be up and running again, utilizing the Park Loop Road

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below this week:

  • Patching various granite curb areas from Duck Brook to Highbrook Road

  • Working on the ramp at the school crossing downtown on Eden Street

  • Placing slotted drains at The Colony and The Wonderview

  • Working on drainage in various locations between Sonogee and the Quality Inn

  • Continue working on repairing a water main leak in front of the park entrance later in the week

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 04/27/2019

Traffic will be two-way until paving begins, approximately during the first few weeks of May. After that, the one-way detour will be up and running again, utilizing the Park Loop Road

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below this week:

  • Working on curbing at the Acadia National Park entrance, around Sand Point Road, and various repair areas along the project

  • Working on widening the shoulder area at the end of Sand Point Road

  • Placing slotted drains at the Colony in Hulls Cove

  • Working on improving drainage at Duck Brook

  • Weather permitting, working on repairing a water main leak in front of the park entrance on Thursday April 25, 2019

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: 04/17/2019

There has been a water main break on Route 3 in Hull's Cove near the Acadia National Park entrance. This is a town issue and not related to MaineDOTs Route 3 project. The traveling public can expect alternating one-way traffic and delays while these repairs are taking place.

At this time, repairs are expected to take place Monday, April 22nd.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 04/20/2019

Traffic will be two-way until paving begins, approximately during the first few weeks of May. After that, the one-way detour will be up and running again, utilizing the Park Loop Road.

The contractor has already starting working on Eden Street in downtown Bar Harbor, updating crosswalks so they are ADA-compliant. Next week things will be getting a little busier, and they will be working in the areas stated below:

  • Placing ADA compliant ramps at sidewalks/crossings at various locations along the project

  • Placing curbing on Dreamwood Hill towards the beginning of the project, as well as from the Bar Harbor Yacht Club to Duck Brook

  • Placing new guardrail from the Bluffs area to Duck Brook

  • Placing a new water service for the Connors School on Eagle Lake Road

  • Working on widening the shoulder area across from Sand Point Road

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 11/28/2018

Bar Harbor Suspending Work for the Year

  • Shut down for the winter is scheduled for November 30th.
  • Work will begin again on March 30th, 2019.
  • The project completion date is expected to be June 15th, 2019.
  • Planned work for 2019 will include concrete curbing, and ADA ramp and drainage work. In the spring, erosion will be cleaned up and sidewalks will be paved, as will a few driveways. A further stretch of road will be surface paved, and new trees will be planted. An escape shoulder will be added at Sand Point Road, and various other improvements will be made.
  • Contacts for any issues are Dale Mayo 207-592-7811 and Carmen Forzetting 207-441-9260.

MaineDOT regrets this inconvenience and thanks you for your patience.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 11/24/2018

Two-way traffic will resume by the Thanksgiving holiday weekend

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Shape and loam shoulders from the Acadia National Park entrance to the Bluffs
  • Placing new guardrail from the Acadia National Park entrance to the Bluffs
  • Installing new road signs along the project

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 11/13/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open and operational

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on shaping, placing stone, and loaming inslopes from the Acadia National Park entrance through the Bluffs
  • Placing new concrete curbing from the Acadia National Park entrance into the Bluffs
  • Grade and pave driveways from the Acadia National Park entrance into the Bluffs
  • Lower frames and grates from West Street to Duck Brook
  • Install new guardrail from Duck Brook to the Bluffs

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

11/02/2018 Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Update

MaineDOT will have our contractor "micro-mill" the surface of this section of Route 3 on Friday morning, November 2nd. A milling machine with fine cutting teeth will be used to roughen the surface of the pavement to increase the skid resistance. This work will proceed unless we experience heavy rain.

If weather prevents the work from being performed, MaineDOT will continue to monitor the situation and apply sand as needed. An attempt to apply a course grit to the surface was unsuccessful Wednesday due to cool temperatures.

We urge motorists to drive with caution.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 11/03/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open and operational

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Shape and loam shoulders from the Acadia National Park entrance to the Bluffs
  • Surface paving from West Street to Duck Brook
  • Finegrade and pave sidewalks from West Street to Duck Brook
  • Install guardrail from Crooked Road to the Bluffs

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 10/27/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open and operational

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on shaping and loaming inslopes from Duck Brook to the Acadia National Park entrance
  • Placing new pavement from the Acadia National Park entrance into the Bluffs
  • Grade and pave driveways from West Street to Eagle Lake Road and from the Acadia National Park entrance to Duck Brook
  • Paving surface from West Street to Duck Brook

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 10/13/2018

Construction will stop at the end of the day on Thursday October 4, 2018 and resume Tuesday October 9, 2018 for Columbus Day

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open and operational

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Milling and grading roadway from the Bluffs to the Acadia National Park entrance
  • Installing catch basin frames and grates from Crooked Road to the Acadia National Park entrance
  • Surface paving from Eagle Lake Road to Duck Brook

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 10/06/2018

Construction will stop at the end of the day on Thursday October 4, 2018 and resume Tuesday October 9, 2018 for Columbus Day

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open and operational

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on new drainage from the Bluffs to the Acadia National Park entrance
  • Placing new water services from the Bluffs to the Acadia National Park entrance
  • Milling and grading roadway from Duck Brook to the Bluffs
  • Placing frames and grates on catch basins from Duck Brook to the Acadia National Park entrance
  • Grading and paving driveways from Duck Brook to the Bluffs
  • Placing granite curbing on Highbrook Road and Acadia National Park Entrance

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 09/22/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open and operational

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on new drainage systems from the Bluffs to the Acadia National Park entrance
  • Working on water services at West Street
  • Installing catch basin frames and grates from College of the Atlantic to West Street
  • Fine grading and paving driveways from College of the Atlantic to The Bayview

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 09/15/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open and operational

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on new drainage from Duck Brook towards the Bluffs
  • Milling and grading roadway from Duck Brook to the Bluffs
  • Placing frames and grates on catch basins from Highbrook Road to West Street
  • Grade and pave driveways from Duck Brook to The Bayview

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 09/08/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open and operational

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on new drainage systems from Duck Brook towards the Bluffs

  • Working on water services from Duck Brook towards the Bluff

  • Excavating and grading gravel drives from College of the Atlantic to West Street

  • Installing catch basin frames and grates from College of the Atlantic to West Street

  • Installing granite curbing form College of the Atlantic to West Street

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 09/01/2018

Work will end at the end of the day on Thursday August 31, 2018 and resume on Tuesday September 4, 2018 for Labor Day Weekend

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open and operational

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on new drainage from Duck Brook towards the Bluffs

  • Excavating and grading gravel driveways from Duck Brook to College of the Atlantic

  • Grading and paving from College of the Atlantic to West Street

  • Placing frames and grates on catch basins from The Bayview to College of the Atlantic

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 08/25/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open and operational

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on new drainage systems from Duck Brook towards the Bluffs, as well as the large pipe at Duck Brook

  • Working on water services from Duck Brook towards the Bluffs

  • Excavating and grading gravel drives from Duck Brook to West Street

  • Removing pavement and grading existing roadway from College of the Atlantic to West Street

  • Installing catch basin frames and grates from The Bayview to College of the Atlantic

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 08/18/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open and operational

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on new drainage from College of the Atlantic to West Street, from Duck Brook towards the Bluffs, and working on the new large pipe at Duck Brook

  • Working on water services from Duck Brook towards the Bluffs

  • Excavating and grading gravel driveways from Duck Brook to College of the Atlantic

  • Grading and paving from The Bayview to College of the Atlantic

  • Installing new curbing from Duck Brook to the Bayview

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 08/11/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open and operational

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on new drainage systems from College of the Atlantic to West Street

  • Working on water services from College of the Atlantic to West Street

  • Excavating and grading gravel drives from The Bayview to College of the Atlantic

  • Removing pavement and grading existing roadway from The Bayview to College of the Atlantic

  • Installing granite curbing from Duck Brook to the Bayview

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 08/04/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open and operational

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on new drainage from The Bayview to West Street

  • Working on water services from West Street to College of the Atlantic

  • Excavating and grading gravel driveways from College of the Atlantic to the Bayview

  • Installing catch basin frames and grates from Duck Brook to The Bayview

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 07/28/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open and operational

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on new drainage systems from The Bayview to West Street

  • Working on water services from The Bayview to College of the Atlantic

  • Excavating and grading gravel drives from The Bayview to College of the Atlantic

  • Grading slopes and shoulders from Crooked road to Acadia National Park entrance

  • Mill pavement and grade existing roadway from Duck Brook to The Bayview

  • Fine grade and pave roadway from Duck Brook to The Bayview

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 07/21/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open and operational

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on new drainage from The Bayview to West Street

  • Working on water services from West Street to College of the Atlantic

  • Excavating and grading gravel driveways from Duck Brook to the Bayview

  • Grading slopes and shoulders from Crooked Road to the Acadia National Park entrance

  • Milling pavement and grading the existing roadway from Duck Brook to The Bayview

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 07/07/2018

Road construction will shut down for the 4th of July holiday from June 29, 2018 through July 9, 2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open and operational

During the shut down please obey road signs and traffic signals. The one way traffic detour will continue throughout the week. Use caution while travelling through the work zone and have a safe and happy holiday!

Happy July 4th

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 06/30/2018

Road construction will shut down for the 4th of July holiday starting on June 29, 2018 and picking back up on July 9, 2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Continuing new drainage work from Days Inn to College of the Atlantic

  • Continue working on new waterline from West Street to Highbrook Road

  • Working on grading slopes and shoulders from Crooked Road to the Acadia National Park entrance

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 06/23/2018

Road construction will shut down for the 4th of July holiday starting on June 29, 2018 and picking back up on July 9, 2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on new drainage from Duck Brook to College of the Atlantic

  • Continue work on waterline from West Street to Highbrook Road

  • Grading shoulders and slopes from West Street to Eagle Lake Road and from Crooked

  • Road to the Acadia National Park entrance

  • Working on sidewalks from West Street to Eagle Lake Road, and Crooked Road to the

  • Acadia National Park entrance

  • Patching around curbing from West Street to Eagle Lake Road and in Hulls Cove

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 06/16/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Continuing new drainage work from Days Inn to College of the Atlantic

  • Working on new waterline from West Street to Highbrook Road

  • Working on grading slopes from West Street to Eagle Lake road

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 06/09/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on new drainage from Duck Brook to College of the Atlantic

  • Starting work on waterline from West Street to Highbrook Road

  • Fine grading and paving driveways from Crooked Road to the Acadia National Park entrance

  • Working on sidewalks from West Street to Eagle Lake Road, and Crooked Road to the Acadia National Park entrance

  • Placing curbing from Crooked Road to the Acadia National Park entrance and on Eagle Lake Road

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 06/02/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Continuing work on a large drainage pipe at the West Street/Eden Street intersection

  • Continuing new drainage work from Days Inn to College of the Atlantic

  • Working on new waterline from West Street to Highbrook Road

  • Working on sidewalks from Crooked Road to Acadia National Park entrance

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 05/26/2018

Memorial Day ? Contractor will be off the road at the end of the day on Thursday May 24, 2018. Construction will resume Tuesday May 29, 2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on new drainage from Days Inn to College of the Atlantic

  • Continuing work on a large pipe in the West Street / Eden Street Intersection

  • Fine grading and paving driveways from Crooked Road to the Acadia National Park entrance, and from West Street to Eagle Lake Road

  • Continuing paving from Crooked Road to the Acadia National Park entrance

  • Begin paving on Eagle Lake Road

  • Working on sidewalks from West Street to Eagle Lake Road

  • Placing curbing from Crooked Road to the Acadia National Park entrance and on Eagle Lake Road

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 05/19/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Continuing work on a large drainage pipe at the West Street/Eden Street intersection

  • Grading the roadway and excavating driveways from the Crooked Road to the Acadia National Park entrance

  • Paving from the Crooked Road to the Acadia National Park entrance

  • Utilities are working on minor improvements at various locations along the project

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 05/12/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road is open

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on new drainage from Days Inn to the Bayview

  • Starting work on a large pipe in the West Street / Eden Street Intersection

  • Conducting sewer work from Duck Brook to Days Inn

  • Grading the roadway and excavating drivways from Crooked Road to the Acadia National Park entrance

  • Working on sidewalk improvements on Mount Desert Street and Main Street downtown

  • Working on updates near the Quality Inn on Kebo Street

  • Utilities are working on minor improvements at various locations along the project

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 05/05/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road will be operational on Monday 4/30/2018

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working near Duck Brook and Days Inn on new water and sewer services

  • Working on new drainage from Days Inn to the Bayview, as well as on Eagle Lake Road

  • Conducting earthwork from the Crooked Road to the National Park entrance

  • Improving sidewalks on Mount Desert Street and Main Street

  • Making improvements along Kebo Street near the Quality Inn

  • Excavating and grading driveways from West Street to Eagle Lake Road

  • Utilities will be working from the Bluffs to Highbrook Road removing old poles and wires

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 04/28/2018

Eden Street will be closed from West Street to Mount Desert Street from 4/14/2018 to 4/29/2018

One-way detour utilizing the Park Loop Road will be operational on Monday 4/30/2018

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working within the Eden Street road closure on sewer and water systems

  • Working on new drainage within the Eden Street road closure and on Eagle Lake Road

  • Conducting earthwork, pavement removal, and regrading of the roadway from Crooked Road to the National Park entrance

  • Working on sidewalk improvements on Mount Desert Street and Main Street downtown

  • Working on updates near the Quality Inn on Kebo Street

  • Utilities will be working along the Bluffs and Eagle Lake Road

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 4/14/2018

Eden Street will be closed from West Street to Mount Desert Street from 4/14/2018 to 4/22/2018

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on water system from West Street to Cottage Street

  • Working on the sewer system from Crooked Road to Breakneck Road

  • Utilities will be working in between the Crooked Road and the Acadia National Park entrance

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 4/7/2018

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on water lines near Days Inn

  • Working on water lines from West Street to Cottage Street

  • Working on placing new drainage pipes at Ocean Avenue and the Acadia National Park entrance

  • Utilities will be taking down old poles and wires from West Street to Eagle Lake Road and slicing new wires at Eagle Lake Road

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 3/31/2018

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Working on the water line tie-ins near Days Inn

  • Working near Eden street intersection on water lines

  • Utility companies will be working from Crooked Road to Eagle Lake Road splicing new wires

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Rt. 3 Project Open House Rescheduled

The Bar Harbor Project Open House, that had been cancelled due to weather, has been rescheduled for April 9th, 2018 from 3pm - 6pm at the Bar Harbor Town Office at 93 Cottage Street. Visit mainedot.gov/events for full meeting details.

Bar Harbor Rt. 3 Project 3/13/18 Public Meeting POSTPONED

Due to the impending storm, Tuesday's public meeting has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon. Please visit the project website for update-to-date information: mainedot.gov/projects/barharbor/rt3/.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 02/23/2018

ROADWORK SUSPENDED

Friday February 23, 2018 to Monday March 19, 2018

As many of you may have noticed, the construction work has slowed down steadily over the winter months. The contractor will be suspending work for the next few weeks until the weather allows for more heavy roadwork to be done.

The utility companies will still be on site switching from the old telephone poles to the new ones so please pay attention to flaggers and signage.

Please stay posted for any updates that may occur

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 01/12/2018

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Installing new drainage from the Ferry Terminal to Bayview Street

  • Excavating shouler and ditch areas around the Bluffs

  • Installing new water main at the Bluffs

  • Constructing the wall at the Ferry Terminal

  • Stock piling material at the Crooked Road pit

  • Utilities will be working from Highbrook Road to Prospect Street

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 01/05/2018

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Installing new drainage from the Ferry Terminal to Bayview Street

  • Excavating shoulder and ditch areas from the Acadia National Park entrance to the Bluffs

  • Installing new water main at the Bluffs

  • Constructing the wall at the Ferry Terminal

  • Stock piling material at the Crooked Road pit

  • Utilities will be working from Prospect Street to Eagle Lake Road and Duck Brook to Highbrook Road

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 12/09/2017

The one-way loop has been opened to two-way traffic. The temporary signal at the Crooked Road has been covered up. The contractor is still working along the project so please pay attention to flaggers and signage.

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Installing new drainage from West Street to Eagle Lake Road and Duck Brook to the Ferry Terminal

  • Installing new water main from West Street to Eagle Lake Road

  • Utilities will be working from Prospect

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 12/02/2017

The one-way loop has been opened to two-way traffic. The temporary signal at the Crooked Road has been covered up. The contractor is still working along the project so please pay attention to flaggers and signage.

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Installing new drainage from Crooked Road to Breakneck Road, Acadia National Park entrance to the Bluffs, West Street to Eagle Lake Road, and Duck Brook to the Ferry Terminal

  • Installing new water services from Crooked Road to Breakneck Road

  • Installing new water main from West Street to Eagle Lake Road

  • Utilities will be working from Prospect Street to Eagle Lake Road

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 11/18/2017

The one-way loop and detour will still be in place from Sand Point Road down to Crooked Road, and two-way traffic will continue from Old Bar Harbor Road to Sand Point Road unless otherwise set up along the road

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Backing up shoulders from Hamor Lane to Crooked Road

  • Paving surface on driveways from the beginning of the job to Crooked Road

    Installing new drainage and water services from Crooked Road to the Acadia National Park entrance

  • Placing new water main from West Street to Eagle Lake Road

  • The utility companies will be conducting working from Prospect Street to Eagle Lake Road and from the Ferry Terminal to the Highbrook Street

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 11/11/2017

The one-way loop and detour will still be in place from Sand Point Road down to Crooked Road, and two-way traffic will continue from Old Bar Harbor Road to Sand Point Road unless otherwise set up along the road

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Backing up shoulders from Hamor Lane to Crooked Road

  • Paving surface on driveways from the beginning of the job to Crooked Road

  • Installing new drainage and water services from Crooked Road to the Acadia National Park entrance

  • Placing new water main from West Street to Eagle Lake Road

  • The utility companies will be conducting working from Prospect Street to Eagle Lake Road and from the Ferry Terminal to the Highbrook Street

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 10/28/2017

The one-way loop and detour will still be in place from Sand Point Road down to Crooked Road, and two-way traffic will continue from Old Bar Harbor Road to Sand Point Road unless otherwise set up along the road.

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Paving surface from Old Bar Harbor Road to Crooked Road

  • Placing new drainage and water services from Crooked Road to the Acadia National Park entrance

  • Backing up shoulders and driveways from Hamor Lane to Crooked Road

  • Placing new water main from West Street to Eagle Lake Road

  • Working on the slip-lined pipe at Duck Brook

  • The utility companies will be conducting working from Prospect Street to Eagle Lake Road and from the Ferry Terminal to the Bluffs

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 10/21/2017

The one-way loop and detour will still be in place from Sand Point Road down to Crooked Road, and two-way traffic will continue from Old Bar Harbor Road to Sand Point Road

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Paving surface from Old Bar Harbor Road to Crooked Road

  • Placing new drainage and water services from Crooked Road to Breakneck Road

  • Backing up shoulders and driveways from East Hillside Drive to Crooked Road

  • Grading sidewalks from East Hillside Drive to Crooked Road

  • Placing new water main from West Street to Eagle Lake Road

  • The utility companies will be conducting working from Prospect Street to Eagle Lake Road and at the Bluffs

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 10/13/2017

COLUMBUS DAY

Construction will stop at the end of the day on Thursday October 5, 2017 and resume on Tuesday October 10, 2017.

The one-way loop and detour will still be in place from Sand Point Road down to Crooked Road, and two-way traffic will continue from Old Bar Harbor Road to Sand Point Road.

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Placing new drainage and water services from Crooked Road to Breakneck Road

  • Backing up shoulders and driveways from East Hillside Drive to Crooked Road

  • Paving driveways at various locations

  • Placing curbing from East Hillside Drive to Crooked Road

  • Working on the rockery wall from East Hillside Drive to Lookout Point Road S

  • Installing catch basin frames and grates from East Hillside Drive to Crooked Road

  • Placing new water main from West Street to Eagle Lake Road

  • The utility companies will be conducting working from the Breakneck Road/ Ocean Avenue to Prospect Street, and West Street to Eagle Lake Road

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 10/07/2017

COLUMBUS DAY

Construction will stop at the end of the day on Thursday October 5, 2017 and resume on Tuesday October 10, 2017.

The one-way loop and detour will still be in place from Sand Point Road down to Crooked Road, and two-way traffic will continue from Old Bar Harbor Road to Sand Point Road.

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Placing new drainage from Crooked Road to Breakneck Road

  • Backing up shoulders and driveways from East Hillside Drive to Lookout Point Rd S

  • Installing new water services from Crooked Road to Breakneck Road

  • Working on the rockery wall from East Hillside Drive to Lookout Point Road S

  • Installing catch basin frames and grates from East Hillside Drive to Crooked Road

  • The utility companies will be conducting working from the Breakneck Road/ Ocean

  • Avenue to Prospect Street, and West Street to Eagle Lake Road

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 09/30/2017

The area from Old Bar Harbor Road to Sand Point Road has been opened up to two-way traffic until further notice

The Crooked Road Detour and first one-way loop is up and running. Please drive safely and pay attention to signage, traffic signals, and flaggers

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Placing new drainage from Crooked Road to Breakneck Road

  • Backing up shoulders and driveways from Sand Point Road to East Hillside Drive

  • Fine grading from East Hillside Drive to Crooked Road

  • Paving from East Hillside Drive to Crooked Road

  • The utility companies will be conducting working from the Breakneck Road/ Ocean Avenue to the Bluffs, and West Street to Eagle Lake Road

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 09/23/2017

The area from Old Bar Harbor Road to Sand Point Road has been opened up to two-way traffic until further notice.

The Crooked Road Detour and first one-way loop is up and running. Please drive safely and pay attention to signage, traffic signals, and flaggers.

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Excavating mainline and placing new gravel from Hamor Lane to Crooked Road

  • Placing new drainage from Hamor Lane to Crooked Road

  • Backing up shoulders and driveways from Sand Point Road to East Hillside Drive

  • Wet Cast Wall construction near the Hulls Cove School House

  • Placing heavy rip rap in Hulls Cove on the shore side of the road

  • Slipform concrete curbing will be placed form Old Bar Harbor Road to East Hillside Drive

  • Public works will be installing new water services from Hamor Lane to Crooked Road

  • The utility companies will be conducting working from the Breakneck Road/ Ocean Avenue to Prospect Street and West Street to Eagle Lake Road

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 09/16/2017

The area from Old Bar Harbor Road to Sand Point Road has been opened up to two-way traffic until further notice.

The Crooked Road Detour and first one-way loop is up and running. Please drive safely and pay attention to signage, traffic signals, and flaggers.

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Backing up shoulders and driveways from Sand Point Road to East Hillside Drive

  • Placing new drainage from Hamor Lane to Crooked Road

  • Excavating subgrade, placing new gravel, and fine grading from Hamor Lane to Crooked Road

  • Public works will be installing new water services from Hamor Lane to Crooked Road

  • Wet cast wall construction near the Hulls Cove School House

  • Heavy rip rap will be placed in Hulls Cove along the shore side of the road

  • Utilities will be working in the from the Ferry Terminal to the Bluffs

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 09/9/2017

The area from Old Bar Harbor Road to Sand Point Road has been opened up to wo-way traffic until further notice.

Labor Day Week ? Emera will be conducing work around West Street and Eagle Lake Road, please pay attention to signage and flaggers.

The Crooked Road Detour and first one-way loop is up and running. Please drive safely and pay attention to signage, traffic signals, and flaggers.

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Backing up shoulders and driveways from Sand Point Road to Lookout Point Road N.

  • Placing new drainage from Hamor Lane to Crooked Road.

  • Excavating subgrade, placing new gravel, and fine grading from Lookout Point Road N to Crooked Road.

  • Public works will be installing new water services from Hamor Lane to Crooked Road.

  • Wet cast wall construction near the Hulls Cove School House.

  • Heavy rip rap will be placed in Hulls Cove along the shore side of the road.

  • Utilities will be working in the Bluffs.

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

Bar Harbor Route 3 Project Updates: Week Ending 09/2/2017

Construction will stop at the end of the day on Thursday August 31, 2017 and resume Tuesday September 5, 2017 for the Labor Day weekend.

The area from Old Bar Harbor Road to Sand Point Road has been opened up to two-way traffic until further notice.

Labor Day Week ? Emera will be conducing work around West Street and Eagle Lake Road, please pay attention to signage and flaggers.

The Crooked Road Detour and first one-way loop is up and running. Please drive safely and pay attention to signage, traffic signals, and flaggers.

The contractor will be working in the areas stated below for the week:

  • Backing up shoulders and driveways from Sand Point Road to Lookout Point Road N .

  • Placing new drainage from Hamor Lane to Crooked Road.

  • Excavating subgrade, placing new gravel, and fine grading from Lookout Point Road N to Hamor Lane.

  • Public works will be installing new water services from Hamor Lane to Crooked Road.

  • Wet cast wall construction near the Hulls Cove School House.

  • Utilities will be working at various locations along the project.

All scheduling is weather dependent and subject to change. In the event that this happens, updates will be made and sent out as soon as possible.

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