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Paving Work in Jefferson and Union

KNOX & LINCOLN COUNTIES - The Maine Department of Transportation is performing paving work on Route 17 in Jefferson and Union. There are two work areas; the first project area begins approximately at Shepard Road and extends northwest 3.5 miles, the second roughly begins at West Washington Road and extends northwest for approximately 4.8 miles. This work will update guardrail and improve drainage. Work will begin on Monday, April 28 and is scheduled to be finished by June of this year. Drivers may encounter a single-lane, alternating traffic pattern.

Happening Tomorrow: Highway Safety and Work Zone Awareness Event

WEST GARDINER - As seasonal traffic volumes increase, and many road construction projects begin in Maine, public and private road workers are coming together to remind drivers to stay alert and drive carefully - especially in work zones.Tomorrow, the Maine Department of Transportation, Maine Turnpike Authority, Maine State Police, Associated General Contractors of Maine, and AAA Northern New England will be holding a press conference to highlight the importance of safe driving.

Paving Work and Sidewalk Improvements in Auburn

AUBURN - The Maine Department of Transportation will be doing paving work and pedestrian safety improvements, including bringing sidewalk curbs into ADA compliance, in Auburn. The work areas include Center Street, Court Street, Rotary Street, Washington Street, and Minot Avenue. Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout project areas, with periodic lane closures occurring throughout construction. Sidewalk closures will occur with pedestrian detours in place. Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 21st and is anticipated to be completed in November.

Route 109 Reconstruction in Acton

ACTON - The Maine Department of Transportation will be reconstructing a section of Route 109 in Acton. The project area begins 0.60 miles southeast of Sam Page Road and extends northwest 2.21 miles to the New Hampshire State border. This project involves roadway reconstruction and rehabilitation, including drainage and safety improvements. The project will add three-foot, paved shoulders to Route 109 within the project limits. Additionally, a large culvert will be installed where the main tributary to Wilson Lake crosses Route 109. On-site construction activities began in December of 2024.

Roadwork in Yarmouth

YARMOUTH - The Maine Department of Transportation will be doing paving work and pedestrian safety improvements on Routes 1, 88 and 115. The work areas include: Princes Point Road (Route 88) to Falls Bridge over Royal River, Marina Road (Route 115) from Main Street to Route 88, and Route 1 from Portland Street to Forest Drive Falls. Traffic from Marina Drive will be detoured to Route 115. There will be a single lane of alternating traffic on Route 88. Traffic on Route 1 will maintain two lanes where possible.

Southbound Closure of I-95 in Pittsfield on Wednesday

PITTSFIELD - The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing the southbound side of I-95 near Mile Marker 152 in Pittsfield from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2nd. During this time, crews will work to remove a tractor trailer truck that rolled over on the evening of Monday, March 31st. Southbound traffic should detour using Exit 157 in Newport and utilize Route 100, and Somerset Avenue to Exit 150 in Pittsfield where drivers can reenter I-95. Detour routes will be signed, and digital message boards will be active.

Cromwell Brook Bridge Replacement in Bar Harbor

BAR HARBOR - The Maine Department of Transportation is replacing Cromwell Brook Bridge, which carries Ledgelawn Avenue/Great Meadow Drive over the Cromwell Brook located 0.03 miles North of White Spruce Road in Bar Harbor.

On-site clearing operations will begin in early April. This clearing will be necessary in order to construct a temporary detour, which will feature a single-lane of alternating traffic, as well as a sidewalk to facilitate both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. This detour will be in operation throughout the project's duration.

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