Road Moratorium

The Purpose of the Road Moratorium is to Preserve and Protect the integrity of the Roadway Infrastructure and the significant investment of Public, Local (Chapter 90) and Town Funds used to complete this work. The Highway Department is responsible for maintaining and updating the Road Moratorium Street List which has been kept for many years. This includes all Public Roads that have received full width or full depth Reconstruction, Resurfacing, Overlay, or Pavement Preservation.

The Road Moratorium is in effect for a Term or Period of 5 (Five) Years from the completion date of the Roadway or Resurfacing Project. During this Term, No Street Opening Permits will be issued or granted for any reason for the purpose of cutting, penetration or excavation into and within the Roadway surface and is Strictly Prohibited. Exceptions are granted in the case of an extreme Emergency such as a Water Main break, Natural Gas leak, or other Public Health and Safety matter, as determined or agreed by the Highway Superintendent. Conditions of Restoration and Repairs shall be on a case by case basis as determined by the Highway Department or Designee and will be detailed in Special Conditions for the Emergency Permit.