Welcome to the Fairhaven Highway Department, where our mission is to maintain and improve the town’s infrastructure to ensure safety, accessibility, and quality of life for all residents, businesses, and visitors.
The Highway Department is responsible for the upkeep and repair of town roads, sidewalks, drainage systems, and public ways. Our team manages snow and ice removal during the winter months, street sweeping, signage, pothole repairs, and storm cleanup. We also oversee seasonal projects such as paving, line striping, and tree maintenance in public areas.
In addition to roadwork, the department works closely with other town departments and utility companies to coordinate projects and respond to emergencies that impact our roadways or infrastructure.
We take great pride in keeping Fairhaven running safely and smoothly year-round. If you have a question, concern, or service request, we encourage you to reach out — we’re here to help.
- 614233 FAIRHAVEN – NEW BEDFORD- SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON ROUTE 6, FROM THE ROUTE 18 RAMPS TO MIDDLE STREET
- RSA – Schedule is being coordinated. Tentatively in October.
- 612557 FAIRHAVEN – NEW BEDFORD- BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, F-01-002=N-06-001 (3PF), US-6 OVER ACUSHNET RIVER
- No update at this time
- 609518 / 125645 FAIRHAVEN – LEROY WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS (SRTS)
- Work on this project consisted of sidewalk installation, bicycle lanes, ADA compliant curb ramps and associated work on Sconticut Neck Road to improve accessibility for bicyclists and pedestrians to the Leroy Wood School from the abutting neighborhoods and the Phoenix Rail Trail.
- Construction was completed on 5/16/26
- Fairhaven – Route 6 and New Boston Road
- RSA – Crash diagrams and summary tables are in the process of being developed based off of the crash reports. Once completed, the RSA will be scheduled, likely in the spring of next year.
- Fairhaven – Route 6 and Bridge Street to Washington Street
- RSA – Crash diagrams and summary tables are in the process of being developed based off of the crash reports. Once completed, the RSA will be scheduled, likely in the spring of next year.
- Fairhaven – Route 6 and Bridge Street
- Pedestrian Crossing Improvements – Pedestrian improvements are being evaluated and proposed as part of Project 613942 (DISTRICT 5- BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS). A pre-25% Over the Shoulder (OTS) meeting was held in April 2026 to review concept plans for the proposed improvements. This project is not currently programmed.
- Fairhaven – Route 6 and Alden Road
- RSA – Crash diagrams and summary tables are in the process of being developed based off of the crash reports. Once completed, the RSA will be scheduled, likely in the spring of next year.
- Replace Temporary Signal Arm at Alden and Route 6 – The contractor is waiting for the delivery of the structure, which has a long lead time. The foundation is expected to be poured in the next few months and the signal mast arm installed by this Winter.
- Fairhaven – Route 6 at Fairhaven High School
- Pedestrian Crossing Improvements – Pedestrian improvements are being evaluated and proposed as part of Project 613942 (DISTRICT 5- BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS). A Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) is being considered for the Fairhaven High School crosswalk. A pre-25% OTS meeting was held in April 2026 to review concept plans for the proposed improvements. The Designer will be coordinating with the Town and the High School to evaluate relocation of the crosswalk closer to the pedestrian desire lines. This project is not currently programmed.
The concept is still under design
Fairhaven – Benoit Square Safety Improvements
Response sent 7/21/26 – MassDOT will move forward with developing a conceptual design for implementation of the permanent solution at Benoit Square, and will share it with the Town for feedback once it is ready.
182-1 Parking Regulations
No vehicles shall be permitted to remain on the hydrant side of all streets in Fairhaven from December 1 to March 31 from midnight to 8:00 am and also during the time of any snowfall or snow removal operations. On streets with no hydrants, NO vehicles shall be permitted to remain either on the east side of streets running north and south or on the north side of streets running east and west. The BPW is authorized to remove, or cause to be removed, to some convenient place, including a public garage, any vehicle interfering with the work of removing or plowing snow or ice from any way, and the cost of such removal with all storage charges resulting there from shall be paid by the owner of such vehicle. The Fairhaven Police Department will strictly enforce this Parking Ban. Violators will be towed and/or ticketed.
182-2 Violations and Penalties
Whoever violates this Part 1 shall, in addition to the foregoing provision, be liable to a fine of not more than $20 which may be recovered by indictment of complaint before a District Court.
The Board of Public Works has 24 hour emergency service available.
The phone number connecting all departments is (508) 979-4030 which is staffed by the Board of Public Works during regular working hours which are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday and after hour calls are forwarded to an answering service. If you have an emergency, please give the following information: your name, phone number where you may be reached, the address where the problem is and the nature of the call.
PET WASTE – WHAT YOU CAN DO TO KEEP IT CLEAN
Click here to view the pet waste flyer
BRING IT – Always bring a plastic bag when you walk your dog.
BAG IT – Use the bag as a glove to pick up the dog waste.
Scoop it up and turn the bag inside out around the waste.
DISPOSE IT – Properly dispose of dog waste by putting it in
a trash can. Never throw dog waste down a storm drain.
AND REMEMBER
- Pick up after your pet in your yard
- Only bring your dog where dogs are allowed
SEPTIC NOTICE – FOR THOSE ON SEPTIC SYSTEMS
For those of you with Septic Systems…
Whatever goes down your toilet, sink, or shower pipes ends up
in your septic system and affects how well it works.
Please do your part to be SepticSmart by taking these simple steps:
- Think at the Sink! Please keep grease, fats, harmful chemicals,
and hair out of the drain. They can clog or damage your system
and can cause an expensive plumbing mess. - Don’t Overload the Commode! Please do not flush non-degradable
items such as dental floss, diapers, wipes, hygiene products, or hair. - Be WaterWise! Stagger use of water-based appliances. All of the water in
this home’s pipes ends up in the septic system. Efficient water use improves
the operation of a septic system and reduces the risk of failure.
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