EDGECOMB - The Maine Department of Transportation is doing paving work and making intersection improvements in Edgecomb. Crews are working at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 27 (Boothbay Road) as well as at several spots along Eddy Road. This project consists of road construction, paving work, drainage improvements, the installation of flashing beacons, and ledge removal. This work is expected to involve lane closures and detours beginning later in July. Message boards will alert drivers to detour routes. The contractor on this project is Sargent Corporation of Old Town. The contract amount is $2,346,703. The estimated final completion date for this work is October 16th.