Major road improvement project begins in Rockland

ROCKLAND, Maine (WABI) - A major road improvement project in Rockland kicked off on Monday.

The city says it will involve extensive excavation and road work for Oak and Orient Streets.

Residents and businesses in that area should expect significant traffic delays and noise Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Drivers can expect limited or no access to Oak and Orient Streets for the duration of the project.

It is slated to be substantially completed by the end of June.

Project details:

• Work is expected to begin on Monday, April 6. The project will be substantially completed by Tuesday, June 30. The project will be fully completed on Friday, October 16. Work is expected to take place 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Motorists can expect limited or no access to Oak and Orient Streets for the duration of the project. There will be no on street parking on Oak Street, and no parking in the municipal lot between Oak and Orient. All efforts will be made to allow full vehicle traffic on nights and weekends. All business entrances will always have pedestrian access.
• City officials, City contractors, and Public Safety will all be in coordination to always allow emergency vehicle access. This project is 100% committed to the safety of all involved.