Bath ? The construction of the new Bath Viaduct is continuing ahead of schedule according to MaineDOT. All 19 of the pier columns and pier caps were completed earlier than projected, and 17 of 20 superstructure sections are now in place, also ahead of schedule. At the current pace, MaineDOT projects that the superstructure spans will all be in place by mid-March.

Kittery ? As the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge replacement project continues, crews will be fracturing the pier on both sides of the river.

This process produces a loud sound that carries over the water. Businesses and residents can expect the fracturing to occur at the following times:

Thursday, March 9th at approximately 9:15 p.m.

Saturday, March 11th at approximately 11:00 a.m.

The new Sarah Mildred Long Bridge will be opened to traffic in September, 2017.

Kittery ? As the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge replacement project continues, crews will be fracturing the piers on both sides of the river.

This process produces a loud sound that carries over the water.

Due to daytime activities at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on Monday (3/13) and the impending nor?easter arriving on Tuesday, the fracturing will take place early Tuesday morning at approximately 1:30 a.m.

Both the New Hampshire and Maine Departments of Transportation appreciate the public?s patience as the work continues toward the new bridge opening in September.

Scarborough ? Crews will begin drainage and other road work in Scarborough and South Portland beginning on Monday, March 20th.

The project is located .03 of a mile north of Route 701 (Scarborough Connecter) and ends .03 of a mile south of Memory Lane in South Portland.

The project consists of utility improvement work including water and gas main installation. Other work includes the installation of a new drainage pipe, manholes and catch basins. Crews will also perform sidewalk improvements then milling and paving the roadway.

Winslow ? Crews will be making traffic signal modifications, sidewalk and curb upgrades in Winslow beginning on Monday, April 10th.

The location of the work involves six intersections on Route 137, Route 32, Route 201/100 and Route 137B. The street names are Bay St./Halifax St., Augusta Rd./China Rd., Lithgow St./China Rd./Cushman Rd./Augusta Rd., Carter Memorial Dr./Cushman Rd./Carter Memorial Dr./Bay St.,/Clinton Ave./Benton Ave.

While there will be occasional lane closures, two-way traffic will be maintained.

Waterville ? Construction activities will be taking place on I-95 in Waterville and Sidney beginning on Tuesday, April 11th.

This interchange construction project will be adding northbound and southbound on and off-ramps on I-95. The Trafton Road bridge girder will also be replaced and a new deck will be installed. Trafton Road, West River Road and Eight Rod Road will also be constructed.

Topsham ? Crews will be repairing the Frank J. Wood Bridge that will include a lane closure beginning on Wednesday, April 19th.

All northbound traffic on the bridge into Topsham will be detoured from Route 1 to Route 196 back to Route 201.

Repairs include replacing the floor beams on span 1 on the bridge as well as continued preservation measures.

This northbound closure will end on April 24th.

Stetson & Watson of Holden will perform this $200,000 project.

Prospect - The Penobscot Narrows Bridge, connecting Verona Island and Prospect over the Penobscot River, will have new pavement and waterproofing membrane installed between April 24 and June 6.

From April 24 to April 30, a single shoulder will be closed on the bridge. Between May 1 and May 19 traffic over the bridge will be reduced down to one lane of alternating traffic controlled by flaggers. Drivers using Route 1 and Route 174 will need to plan on delays of up to 3 minutes.

Biddeford ? Crews will perform a paving operation (mill and fill) at two locations in Biddeford beginning on Monday, April 24th.

One location will be at the intersection of Elm Street (Route 1) and extend northerly for 0.85 of a mile to Alfred Street (Route 111) ending at the intersection of Alfred and Precourt Streets.

The other location begins at Falls Street and extends northerly for 0.44 of a mile to Maine Street.

Motorists should expect slight delays and are advised to use caution when traveling through the work zones.

Kittery - The Maine and New Hampshire Departments of Transportation will be initiating the closure of one northbound and one southbound through lane on the I-95 Piscataqua River Bridge between Portsmouth, NH and Kittery, ME beginning Thursday morning, April 27th.

The set-up for the closure is scheduled to begin on Wednesday evening, April 26th.

During this lane closure, an inspection of truss members will be conducted as well as other inspection and annual maintenance efforts.