Main Street In Bangor Is Down To One Lane Near The New YMCA Site

Work begins this week on a waterline that will feed the new YMCA facility that's being put up next to the Central Fire station in downtown Bangor.

According to City officials, this work will likely affect those traveling in one direction along that area of Main Street this week.

"Traffic heading inbound, toward Downtown, will not be impacted. But vehicles heading southbound, away from Downtown, will be reduced to one lane. The sidewalk on the YMCA side of the street will be closed, and pedestrians must use the sidewalk on the other side of Main."

Officials with the city say the work should be completed by Wednesday, August 12th, but it could go a little longer, so they ask motorists to be patient.

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According to the YMCA's website, the entire $57.8 million facility build should be completed by the spring of next year.

"A thoughtfully designed, fully accessible, energy-efficient, and modern facility will provide an environment that better supports social, mental, and physical health for all. We will provide the family and multi-generational programming that is currently lacking in our community. A new Y will impact the quality of life for our residents today and for future generations."

The new state-of-the-art 82,000 sq. ft building will span 7 acres of property that sits along Main Street, downtown. It will nearly double the size of the current facility on Second Street. The facility will include a full-court gymnasium, a track for running and walking, and a new aquatic center with 2 pools.

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