• Read more about Culvert Replacement on US Route 197 in Richmond

Richmond ? A strut (large culvert) replacement will take place starting August 6th on US Route 197 in Richmond, approximately one quarter mile west of High School Drive.

This work requires a full closure of approximately 300 to 400 ft on US Route 197. Detour signs and message boards will help guide motorists away from the work zone. The signs will direct those coming from the Interstate to go in the opposite direction to US Route 201 onto Langdon Road, then right onto Alexander Reed Road, which leads back to Route 197. This detour is approximately two miles.

• Read more about Paving on US Route 17 from Jefferson to Augusta

Jefferson/Augusta ? Crews will be replacing culverts and perform shoulder widening along Route 17 from Jefferson to Augusta beginning Monday, August 6th.

The project begins just southeast of Winslows Mills Road and extends almost thirteen miles westerly to just east of Kenniston Street in Augusta.

On Monday, September 10th, workers will start repaving the road surface and making guardrail improvements.

Flaggers will assist motorists through the alternating one-way traffic in each work zone one-half mile at a time.

• Read more about Culvert Replacements in Buckfield/Hebron

Buckfield/Hebron ? MaineDOT crews will be replacing multiple cross culverts on Route 124 from South Hill Road in Buckfield to Bryant Road in Hebron during the week of August 6th.

Detour signs will guide motorists around the work zone via South Hill Road in Buckfield to Bryant Road in Hebron, and then back to Route 124.

This one and a half mile section of Route 124 will be closed between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday, August 6th through Friday, August 10th.

• Read more about I-95 Southbound Ramps Paved From Bangor to Etna

Bangor ? Crews will be paving the I-95 southbound on and off ramps from Bangor to Etna from Monday to Wednesday evenings next week, August 6th thru the 8th.

These ramp closures will occur from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. with message boards advising motorists to seek alternate routes.

The scheduled paving will be as follows:

• Motorists can use Exit 180 or Exit 167 on Monday night while Exit 174 southbound is closed

• Motorists can use Exit 174 or Exit 161 on Tuesday night while Exit 167 southbound is closed

• Read more about I-295 Traffic Sensors Being Installed

Freeport ? MaineDOT crews will be installing traffic counting sensors in the pavement on I-295 Tuesday and Wednesday, August 7th and 8th from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

On August 7th from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., crews will be installing traffic counting sensors on I-295 northbound approximately two miles north of Exit 17, ending 500 ft south of the Freeport Exit 20. One lane of thru traffic will permitted during the work hours.

• Read more about Culvert Replacements in Dresden/Woolwich

Dresden/Woolwich ? Crews are replacing culverts prior to paving on Route 127, starting at the intersection of Indian Road, heading south to the intersection of Route 1. This work in Dresden and Woolwich requires alternating one way traffic on this stretch of Route 127, with flaggers and temporary traffic signals assisting motorists through the area.

This project, performed during daytime hours by Hagar Enterprises of Newcastle, is anticipated to be completed by the end of August.

• Read more about Major Traffic Detour Planned for Bangor/Brewer (map attached)

Bangor/Brewer ? Officials from MaineDOT will be holding a public meeting to discuss the impacts to motorists during the painting of the Joshua Chamberlain Bridge in Bangor.

This public meeting will be on Wednesday, August 8th at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bangor City Hall located at 73 Harlow Street.

• Read more about Paving Project in Scarborough and Arundel/Kennebunkport

Scarborough ? Crews will be paving in Scarborough and areas of Arundel and Kennebunkport beginning Thursday, August 9th through the end of the day on Friday, August 10th.

On August 9th, In Scarborough, the project will start on Route 114, beginning at the Turnpike overpass, extending northerly for approximately one and a half miles to Sweetbrier Lane. Travelers should expect delays and consider alternate routes as flaggers will assist motorists through alternating one-way traffic.

• Read more about Road Closure on US Route 1A in Hampden

Hampden ? Crews are performing a full reconstruction of US Route 1A on North Main Street in Hampden until the end of November.

Starting on Monday, August 13th Route 1A will be closed to all thru traffic until August 20th. A culvert needs replacing in a deep gully located between Wheeldon Street and the R&K Variety Store.

The work zone is located approximately 250 ft. south of Mount View Drive, extending approximately one-half mile north.

• Read more about Intersection Safety Improvements in Newburgh

Newburgh ? Safety improvements will begin on Monday, August 13th at the intersection of Route 69 and 202/9 in Newburgh, starting with the mobilization of their equipment on site. Tree and brush removal will take place for four days in anticipation of the intersection improvement work.

On August 20th, crews will be flattening the slopes at the intersection, as well as removing guardrails to extend sight distances. This daytime work will be performed for approximately six to seven weekdays. Flaggers will assist motorists through minor delays.