Crews will begin construction next week on the long-discussed Route One infrastructure project in Falmouth.

Construction will begin April 28 between Bucknam Road and Route 88.

The project will add wider sidewalks, trees and center medians to a stretch of roadway that for decades has been a traffic-heavy commercial center.

In addition to landscaping, overhead utilities will be relocated underground.

The project was approved by a voter referendum in June 2013. The $11.7 million bond was approved by only 89 votes. Sargent Corp. of Stillwater won a bid to complete the work. It was not known when the project was expected to be completed, and calls to town officials Thursday went unanswered.

Staff Writer Matt Byrne can be reached at 791-6303, or at:

mbyrne@pressherald.com

Twitter: MattByrnePPH


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