• Read more about New Weight Restriction for Frank J. Wood Bridge

BRUNSWICK/TOPSHAM - The Maine Department of Transportation will be posting new weight restrictions on the Frank J. Wood Bridge on Monday, October 25th. The bridge, which carries Route 201 between Brunswick and Topsham, will remain open to two-way traffic but will be limited to vehicles that weigh no more than ten tons. This new restriction means vehicles in excess of 20,000 pounds - including fire engines, school buses, and box trucks will be prohibited from using the bridge. Overweight vehicles will be able to use the Route 1 Bypass as a detour route.

• Read more about Piscataqua River (I-95) Bridge Lane Closures in Kittery

KITTERY - Crews continue to conduct striping and bridge joint work on the Piscataqua River (I-95) bridge. The contractor is planning to make the following traffic changes to accommodate work on the bridge and its approaches.

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• Read more about UPDATE: Fourth Southbound Hampden Bridge Bundle Traffic Shift

UPDATE FROM 10/26/21:

Because of this week's rain, this shift is now planned for the evening of Thursday, October 28th.

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE FROM 10/18/21:

• Read more about Veranda Plan: I-295 Weekend Closure Will Happen in the Spring

PORTLAND - The planned full closure of I-295 over Veranda Street in Portland to accommodate the rapid replacement of an aging interstate bridge will happen in the spring. The Maine Department of Transportation is discussing scheduling options with design consultants and construction contractors. The new closure dates will likely be in April.

• Read more about Piscataqua River (I-95) Bridge Lane Closures in Kittery

KITTERY - Crews continue to conduct striping and bridge joint work on the Piscataqua River (I-95) bridge. The contractor is planning to make the following traffic changes to accommodate work on the bridge and its approaches.

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• Read more about Commissioner Van Note Thanks Mainers for Supporting Transportation

AUGUSTA - MaineDOT Commissioner Bruce Van Note issued the following statement in response to the passage of Question 2:

"On behalf of the nearly 1,700 dedicated and hardworking team members at the Maine Department of Transportation, I want to thank Maine voters for approving Question 2 today. We are fortunate that Mainers historically have shown overwhelming support for transportation funding, and this year is no different. We never take that support for granted. Thank you.

• Read more about Piscataqua River (I-95) Bridge Lane Closures in Kittery

KITTERY - Crews continue to conduct striping and bridge joint work on the Piscataqua River (I-95) bridge. The contractor is planning to make the following traffic changes to accommodate work on the bridge and its approaches.

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• Read more about MaineDOT Closes Scarborough Office After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

AUGUSTA- The Maine Department of Transportation closed its Region 1 office in Scarborough this morning in response to an employee within the facility testing positive for COVID-19. The office will reopen to the public and employees on Monday morning.

• Read more about All Commercial Vehicles Prohibited from Frank J. Wood Bridge

BRUNSWICK/TOPSHAM - To improve compliance with weight restrictions, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is prohibiting all commercial vehicles from using the Frank J. Wood Bridge. This new weight restriction follows the department's October 25th posting, which limited the bridge to vehicles that weigh no more than ten tons or 20,000 pounds.

• Read more about I-295 Bridge Replacements in Yarmouth

YARMOUTH - The Maine Department of Transportation is replacing two interstate bridges that carry the northbound and southbound sides of I-295 over Route 1 near Exit 17 in Yarmouth. This project also involves extending the Beth Condon Memorial Pathway to the Yarmouth Visitor Center. The southbound interstate bridge will be built on a new alignment.