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MassDOT shows four alternatives for the Route 6 rotary in Eastham and Orleans; staff seek public input
Summary
MassDOT presented an alternatives analysis for the Route 6/Rock Harbor Road rotary, narrowing 17 concepts to four finalists (signal+roundabout, two double‑roundabout options, and a rotary retrofit), with cost estimates ranging from about $14 million to $17 million for the top concepts and a larger high‑end range for bridge options; an in‑person open house is planned for March.
MassDOT on behalf of the state presented preliminary alternatives for the Eastern Orleans rotary at Route 6 and Rock Harbor Road, describing a resilience-focused evaluation that narrowed 17 initial concepts to four preferred options and planning public engagement for spring.
Doug Johnson, MassDOT program manager for mobility and resiliency capital programs, said the project was initiated following the Cape Cod Commission’s low‑lying roads study that identified the rotary area as vulnerable to future flooding. MassDOT worked…
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