News Release for April 25, 2008
For More Information:
Mike Lenko, MaineDOT Highway Program, 592-6280
Mark Latti, MaineDOT Office of Communications, 624-3030

MaineDOT begins Infrastructure Project on I-295 Southbound

The Maine Department of Transportation will begin a six-week infrastructure improvement project on a 2.18-mile stretch of Interstate 295 Southbound on Monday, April 28. The project, which will precede the 22 mile southbound repaving work to begin in mid-June, will include guardrail upgrades, minor earthwork and repaving.

Pike Industries of Lewiston is contracted to complete the job.  The project will span approximately 250’ feet south of the toll plaza near exit 51 in West Gardiner to just south of the Exit 49 off ramp in Gardiner. It will also include the Exit 49 off ramp and the Exit 51 on and off ramps.
Motorists should be aware of changing traffic patterns, slow moving construction vehicles and construction personnel. Speed limit will be reduced to 55 miles per hour for the safety of the public as well as workers.  The public is asked to curtail all cell phone use and concentrate on travel through this work zone.

Motorists should expect to see daily lane closures.  In an effort to alleviate any traffic issues with morning and evening commuters, ramp closures will only occur from 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. for Exit 49 and 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. for Exit 51.  In addition, any operation conducted within 1500’ of the toll plaza will be conducted between the hours 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

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