Water Street in Augusta opens to two-way traffic Monday
Updated: 5:25 PM EDT Aug 19, 2019
Water Street in Augusta opens to two-way traffic Monday
Updated: 5:25 PM EDT Aug 19, 2019
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 75 YEARS, WATER STREET IN AUGUSTA WILL HAVE TRAFFIC FLOWING IN áBOTHá DIRECTIONS. UNTIL TODAY- THAT STREET WAS JUST A ONE WAY. CITY LEADERS HOPE THE CHANGE WILL DRAW MORE PEOPLE DOWNTOWN... SINCE IT WILL BE EASIER FOR DRIVERS TO GET IN AND OUT. CREWS ARE ALSO WORKING TO MAKE THE AREA MORE ACCESSIBLE AND SAFER FOR áPEDESTRIANSá. "This was a concerted effort between the city and local businesses and downtown alliance to try to change things up downtown, to maybe make it a little more accessible to people." THE "WATER STREET" PROJECT IS E
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Water Street in Augusta opens to two-way traffic Monday
Updated: 5:25 PM EDT Aug 19, 2019
Water Street in downtown Augusta switched from one-way to two-way traffic Monday afternoon.The city made the change to allow easier access to downtown areas. City leaders hope the project will boost tourism.The project also included new pavement and sidewalk enhancements to make travel easier and safer for vehicles and pedestrians.Water Street has been one-way for the past 75 years.
AUGUSTA, Maine —
Water Street in downtown Augusta switched from one-way to two-way traffic Monday afternoon.
The city made the change to allow easier access to downtown areas. City leaders hope the project will boost tourism.
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The project also included new pavement and sidewalk enhancements to make travel easier and safer for vehicles and pedestrians.
Water Street has been one-way for the past 75 years.