Roads

Oak Bluffs Pans New Intersection Plan

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation sent a proposed design to add new curbs and crosswalks at the intersection of Lake and Seaview avenues, a bustling spot near the town police station, a bus stop and where vehicles start to line up for the Oak Bluffs Steamship Authority terminal. 

Tisbury to Resume Main Street Construction Project

Sidewalk improvements in downtown Vineyard Haven are about to begin again after the holiday lull. The project began last fall and left some Main street property owners disgruntled at what they said was a lack of notice.

Main Street Construction Begins, to the Surprise of Tisbury Shop Owners

Main street shop owners say they had no advance notice of sidewalk demolition that’s now underway in front of their stores.

Tiah’s Cove Road Closes Temporarily for Culvert Replacement

Tiah’s Cove Road in West Tisbury will be closed to through traffic beginning April 19, the town announced Monday, while the road culvert is replaced.

Work Begins to Eliminate Giant Puddle on County Road

Construction began this week on a project to repair a longstanding drainage problem on County Road in Oak Bluffs. The road will be closed on Oct. 21, 22 and 23.

Improvements Eyed for Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road

Edgartown selectmen heard a presentation Monday from MVC planner Dan Doyle about potential improvements to the artery.

County Road Puddle Slated for Elimination

An environmental engineering firm has submitted a preliminary plan to the town of Oak Bluffs for fixing an enormous puddle that spans County Road.

Plans Emerge for Beach Road Improvements

Narrowing the road, adding sidewalks and building a shared-use path are all part of an emerging plan to re-engineer a portion of Beach Road that runs along the waterfront in Vineyard Haven.

Court House Road a Historic Way Worthy of the Name

Gifford’s Store, as most persons of mature age would call it, still stands on the West Tisbury-Edgartown road, which highway developed from the ancient Mill Path, whereby Edgartown settlers walked or rode to the mill on the Mill River, to have their corn ground.
 

Build Road to Hill Top Observation Post

Work began on Tuesday on the road from the Middle Road to the top of Peaked Hill, the contract having been awarded to R. W. Balam, Boston con­tractor, who is engaged in putting through several jobs on the Island. The road is to be surfaced, after the grading is completed, and will supply a government way to the observation post that is planned for the Island’s highest point.
 

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