Dresden ? MaineDOT officials have postponed tonight?s 6:00pm public meeting at the Pownalborough Hall on Patterson Street regarding the replacement of the Maine Kennebec Bridge. The facility is currently being used as an emergency staging area for volunteers and first responders in the search for 12 year old Micah Thomas, who went missing in Dresden yesterday afternoon.

When MaineDOT and town officials have decided on a future date and time, the public will find the information on our website at www.mainedot.gov

Portland, ME. Maine?s mild winter and lack of snow have made it possible for construction work to begin earlier this year on the $7.9 million Interstate 295 highway improvement project. In fact, road crews will take the first step in preparing the work zone at the Congress Street Interchange Friday, March 16, by installing additional structural support to the Fore River Parkway Bridge, also known as the Portland Connector.

Bowdoinham ? Traffic continues to move slowly on I-295 northbound between the Bowdoinham and Richmond exits (#37 and #43) due to a morning accident involving a semi trailer at mile marker #40. Crews are removing the debris and cleaning up the fuel spill prior to extrication of the vehicle.

This effort is now expected to move into the evening commute, so travelers are advised to prepare for ?stop and go? traffic delays or to seek an alternate route.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.