• Read more about Traffic Delay on I-295 Northbound

Bowdoinham ? This morning a commercial vehicle crashed in the median on I-295 northbound between the Bowdoinham and Richmond exits (#37 and #43) at mile marker #40. MaineDOT crews have signs posted to alert drivers on the approach, as traffic has slowed through the area due to a left lane closure.

Maine State Police are on scene along with MaineDOT and the EPA, who are assisting in the cleanup of a large amount of fuel. This effort is expected to continue through most of the day.

• Read more about Temporary Barrier To Be Installed On Sarah Mildred Long Bridge

Kittery - Recent in-depth inspections on the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge have revealed accelerated structural deterioration of the bridge railing.

• Read more about Interstate 295 Northbound?s Congress Street and Park Avenue's On-Ramps to Close March 27

Portland, ME. Maine?s recent warm, dry weather has allowed contractors to get a head start on this year?s $7.9 million bridge rehabilitation project on Interstate 295.

MaineDOT has announced that construction crews will close two of Portland?s I-295 northbound on-ramps on Tuesday, March 27, at the Congress Street interchange. The two ramps, the Park Avenue and Congress Street on-ramps, will be closed for the duration of work at this location. Off-ramps there will remain open.

• Read more about Casco Bay Bridge Gate Adjustments

Portland ? Today, motorists need to be aware of crews working on the Portland side of the Casco Bay Bridge making adjustments to the warning gates, resulting in multiple 10 minute closures throughout the day, as workers lower the gates to check the alignments. This work is for southbound traffic only, and will be completed by 3:00pm.

• Read more about I-395/Route 9 Transportation Study, Open Houses and Hearing Dates Set

Augusta ? MaineDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)/Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit Application Supporting Information for the I-395/Route 9 Transportation Study for review and comment.

• Read more about Work Begins On Route 4 in Livermore Falls/Jay

Livermore Falls/Jay ? Construction crews will be starting work again this season on Route 4 in Livermore Falls beginning on Monday, April 2nd at 7:00am. Motorists should expect delays of 5 to 15 minutes as they travel the one mile distance between the intersection of Bridge Street and Main Street to Pineau Street. Variable message signs will alert travelers as they approach the area, with flaggers assisting in alternating lane shifts.

• Read more about Route 196 in Topsham Closed

Topsham ? Route 196 in Topsham is closed due to a structure fire. Motorists are being detoured onto the River Road until further notice. The closure is expected be in place for several hours, so crews have set up message boards to guide travelers through the alternate route.

• Read more about Westbrook Bridge Utility Work Begins Friday, April 6th

Westbrook ? Underground utility work will begin on Friday, April 6th at 8:00pm on the Cumberland Street Bridge in Westbrook. Long delays are expected through the area. There will be lane closures at night and traffic shifts during the daytime hours, so drivers should consider traveling the mandatory truck detour route beginning and ending at the intersections of Bridge Street and Cumberland Street, as well as Warren Avenue and Main Street. (Route 25). This alternate route will be in effect until the completion of the bridge construction, scheduled for November of 2013.

• Read more about Route 11 in Ashland Detoured

Ashland ? An accident involving a passenger truck and a train has closed part of Route 11 in Ashland from Route 163 to the Garland Road. Detour signs will guide motorists onto the Garland road, and then back onto Route 11.

Emergency crews are on the scene, and expect to be there for several hours. Please plan your travel accordingly.

• Read more about Road Work on Route 219 in Leeds Begins Today

Leeds ? Road construction has started again this season on Route 219 in Leeds, with traffic down to one lane on the approximately two mile stretch from the Androscoggin River to the Dead River.

Crews will be reconstructing the road with structure improvements, new drainage along the roadway as well as additional safety improvements to the corridor that carries approximately 3,300 vehicles a day.

Work is expected to be completed in late June of this year.

The $2.7 million contract was awarded to A. H. Grover of Cumberland.