Main Street In Hyannis To Close Lane For Outdoor Dining

HYANNIS, MA — Main Street in Hyannis will be reconfigured again this year to open up more areas for pedestrians and outdoor dining.

Town officials said one of the two lanes on the street will close to traffic. This will open up the area for more pedestrians and outdoor businesses. Planning and Development Director Elizabeth Jenkins said the lane closure was popular among businesses last year and made it easier to follow state social distancing rules.

"While a few businesses have shared concerns, the overwhelming majority of merchants on the street have expressed support for the modified configuration this season," Jenkins said in a statement. "This was confirmed by face-to-face or other direct communication with over 40 business owners or managers on the street."

The southern lane and parking spaces will remain available for cars. All intersections will remain open for traffic in all directions and driveways will remain open.

The lane closure will begin at Center Street and extend to Sea Street and will remain in place through the summer. New this year will be the availability of on-street parking on the north side of the street in some locations where there is limited outdoor dining.

Work to make this change begins May 10 and lasts through May 13. Work will take place at night, weather permitting.