Project Overview
Appleton Street is an important downtown connector, linking Elm Street and westward neighborhoods to the Waterville Public Library, Main Street, The Maronite Church, Front Street, and Head of Falls Park. It also provides access to Alfond Commons and Colby student parking area, and will provide access to the future planned Head of Falls Village. However, due to existing topography, sight lines, and limited right-of-way width, the street is unsafe and unpleasant for pedestrians. West of Main Street, recommendations include formalizing the recent one-way directional change between the concourse access drive and Elm Street and widened sidewalks, crosswalks with bump-outs, and seating areas while maintaining on-street parking alongside the library. A new pocket park can improve the underutilized area north of the concourse businesses. East of Main Street, recommendations include converting the street to two-way to facilitate movement to Front Street and the Colby student parking area, and expanding the sidewalk in strategic locations for safety and walkability.
Project Completed!
On October 18, 2024, against the backdrop of a beautiful autumn afternoon, city staff and members of the public celebrated the completion of this improvement project at the ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the Waterville Public Library.
Weren't able to make it to the event? No worries! The slideshow below highlights the ribbon cutting and celebration of the project's completion.
