Orono plans temporary fixes at Oak Street while CDS corridor project advances

Apr 15, 2026

Staff said the diagonal Oak Street crosswalk will be removed and repainted in line with an upcoming CDS corridor project; committee discussed temporary paint and ballard measures and asked for a written scope and cost to present to the council for budget consideration.

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Staff told the committee Oak Street repainting and removal of an awkward diagonal crosswalk are planned this spring as part of a larger CDS corridor project that extends above the bridge to Goodrich Drive. The project was described during the meeting as a major corridor reconstruction; staff also proposed mid‑road pedestrian crossing signs and temporary ballards to improve visibility in the short term.

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