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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.

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.

Road and Intersection Improvements Begin on Routes 3 and 230 in Trenton

Trenton ? Significant road and intersection improvements are underway for Routes 3 and 230 in Trenton. The $2.3 million project was awarded to K&K Excavation, Inc. from Turner, Maine.

In anticipation of construction, tree clearing on Route 230 and Route 3 is scheduled to begin on Thursday, August 16th and continue for three or four days. There may be occasional lane closures. Reconstruction of Route 3 begins with drainage installation on Sunday, August 19.

York Bridge Back Open to Traffic

York ? The Sewalls?s Bridge in York is back open to traffic after a truck went through part of a guardrail late Sunday night, August 12th.

Because crews have installed heavy concrete barriers in place of the damaged guardrail, the posted weight limit on this bridge is now three tons.

This restriction will be in place until the scheduled major rehabilitation of the Sewall?s Bridge begins October 1st, when the bridge will be closed to all thru traffic.

Culvert Replacement Work in Fryeburg

Fryeburg ? Culvert replacement work on Route 113 in Fryeburg takes place Tuesday, August 21st through Thursday, August 23rd. This work, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, will necessitate the closure of approximately 500 ft. of Route 113. The work zone is located 2,000 ft. south of Corn Shop Road.

While local traffic will be allowed through the area, all other motorists will be guided away from the project site with detour signs and message boards. This stretch of Route 113 will re-open during the evening and overnight hours.

US Route 1A in Hampden Opens Ahead of Schedule

Hampden ? US Route 1A in Hampden is back open to all traffic three days ahead of schedule.

Crews are performing a full reconstruction of Route 1A on North Main Street until the end of November. On Monday, August 13th, the stretch of road between Wheeldon Street and the R&K Variety Store was closed to traffic for the purpose of replacing a culvert located in a deep gully. Multiple detour signs guided motorists away from the work zone for five days.

I-295 Overnight Paving Between Freeport and Brunswick

Freeport ? Overnight paving work on I-295 from Freeport to Brunswick begins Sunday evening, August 19th.

Crews will pave I-295 beginning at the Cousis River in Freeport heading north to Exit 28 in Brunswick as well as the same area southbound. This work will be done primarily near Exits 22, 24 and 28 and will require single lane traffic through the work zones.

The Exit 22 off-ramp and Exit 24 on-ramp will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Frank J. Wood Bridge Safety Inspection

Brunswick/Topsham ? A safety inspection on the Frank J. Wood Bridge connecting Brunswick and Topsham is scheduled for Monday, August 20th starting at 8 a.m.

During this one day event, northbound motorists on Route 201 and Route 24 will be detoured to Route 1 east to Route 196. Southbound traffic WILL be allowed on the bridge. Traffic will be re-opened to both lanes when crews have completed the inspection.

Culvert Replacement in Gouldsboro

Gouldsboro ? Crews are in the process a culvert replacement and guardrail improvements project at the intersection of Route 186 with the Clinic Road in Gouldsboro. Alternating one-way traffic assisted by flaggers is underway, with a temporary road being constructed by the end of this week. This temporary road, with signalized traffic lights, will facilitate the replacement of the culvert and help traffic flow toward Winter Harbor without disruption.

I-95 Northbound On and Off Ramp Overnight Paving

Waterville to Pittsfield ? Crews will be paving the on and off ramps for two nights from Waterville to Pittsfield, necessitating the closure of the on and off ramps northbound.

On Wednesday, August 22nd, Exit 130 on and off ramps northbound will be closed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. for paving and drainage improvements.

On Thursday, August 23rd, Exit 132 on and off ramps northbound will be closed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. for paving and drainage improvements.

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