UPDATE: Penobscot road closure takes effect
Signage is visible along roadways to alert drivers and direct traffic
Work began on Monday, April 20, and progress was visible by that afternoon. Photo courtesy of the Town of Penobscot.
April 21, 2026
By Emily Baer
PENOBSCOT–Work to replace a culvert and rebuild a stretch of Bayview Road (Route 175) at Mill Creek–the outlet to Pierce’s Pond–got underway on April 20. Visible progress was already taking shape by that afternoon.
The road closure went into effect at 6 a.m. but the work crew did not arrive until late morning. Once on site, they removed guardrails along the roadway and began excavating the section of asphalt that crosses the creek. Town officials anticipate that the road will be closed for up to a month. Ultimately, the project will also raise the height of the road, which is prone to flooding during storms and king tides.
The road closure will remain in effect for up to a month. Photo courtesy of Tate Yoder.
Road signs are visible along Rte. 175, 15 and 199, alerting drivers to the detour.
The town will share photo updates of the project on its Facebook page.
Trash plan and mail service
The town’s transfer station hours will remain open on Tuesdays and Saturdays as normal. For residents on the western side of the creek who are unable to access the transfer station, a compactor truck operated by Bowden & Son Disposal will be set up at R.H. Foster on the corner of the New Road and the Castine Road. That location will begin accepting trash this Saturday, April 25, but will only be open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Metal or demolition trash will not be accepted at the R.H. Foster location. All materials will continue to be accepted at the permanent transfer station near Pierce’s Pond.
The U.S. Postal Service will continue to deliver mail to all residents. The post office says mail will continue to be delivered on the same days as normal, although some customers could be shifted to a later delivery window.
To read more about the project, including school bus routes, the detour plan, and emergency services, please see The Rising Tide’s previous coverage.
