Eversource is working on a new submarine line between Falmouth and Martha's Vineyard that requires installation of duct banks in Falmouth roads and the Shining Sea Bikeway between Stephens Lane and Mill Road/Surf Drive.
Monday, February 3 - Friday, February 7 Update
SHINING SEA BIKEWAY:
Next Week:
- Crews will continue to work intermittently along the Shining Sea Bikeway ahead of cable-pulling activities scheduled for later this winter.
- Crews will be working to install duct bank across Route 28, between Mill Road and the Locust Street parking lot. Traffic will be maintained during this activity; the permitted work hours are 8 a.m.- 4 p.m
Please Note:
- Work will continue through the winter months and is anticipated to be completed by early spring of 2025. A suggested detour is in place to accommodate this work (see map below).
- The bike path will be closed between Ter Heun Drive and Locust Street for the duration of construction.
- The Depot Ave parking lot, located at 81 Depot Ave, is also closed for the duration of this work.
SURF DRIVE:
Next Week:
- Crews will continue work to replace the water main and install duct bank between Mill Road and Shore Street.
Please Note:
- A portion of the Surf Drive parking lot, located at 56 Surf Drive will be cordoned off and closed for the duration of this work.
- The Mill Road parking lot, located at the corner of Mill Road and Surf Drive, is also closed for the duration of this work.
Construction Hours: Monday through Friday, 7am-6pm
Occasional work may extend beyond the approved hours due to unforeseen circumstances, based on approval from municipal staff. For real time construction updates, please view online interactive construction map.
At this time, the construction will not interrupt your electrical service, and all people working on this project are Eversource-approved contractors and carry proper identification. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the project, please call 1-833-836-0302 or email at ProjectInfoMA@eversource.com.
Eversource is committed to deliver reliable energy to our customers and will begin constructing in early December, pending town approval, on a new 23-kV underground and submarine line between Falmouth and Martha’s Vineyard. Eversource is committed to open lines of communication and notifying the public about the project and pending construction. If you would like to learn more about the Project, please contact them.
Website: www.eversource.com/MV-Reliability-91-Cable-Projects
