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Seal Harbor ? Crews will begin drainage and boat ramp repairs in Seal Harbor at the Stanley Brook Bridge beginning on Thursday, October 11th. This work is expected to continue for two weeks.
Between Friday, October 12th and Monday, October 15th, there is a possibility of a five hour closure on Route 3 during low tide. During that closure, traffic will be detoured onto Stanley Brook and Jordan Pond Roads which wind through Acadia National Park.
Naples ? Crews will be paving along the causeway in Naples for three days beginning Tuesday, October 16th. Flaggers will assist motorists through alternating one-way traffic for approximately one quarter mile.
Paving operations are scheduled to take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Because this work is weather dependent, alternate dates may required.
Drivers are cautioned of possible minor delays while this work is being performed.
York ? Crews will be closing the Sewall?s Bridge which spans the York River starting on Tuesday, October 16th for approximately one year. This bridge replacement project is necessary because the Sewall?s Bridge has reached the end of its current service life.
An approximate four mile signed detour route will help direct motorists for the duration of the replacement project.
Skowhegan ? MaineDOT crews will be installing traffic classifying sensors in the pavement on US Route 201 (Waterville Road) in Skowhegan starting on Tuesday, October 16th. This two day event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flaggers will assist with alternating one-way traffic for a quarter mile beginning approximately two miles north of the Varney Road and two tenths of a mile south of Carrier Lane.
Because this work is weather dependent, the rain date is set for Thursday, October 18.
Newport ? Crews will be performing joint repairs on the MCRR and Sebasticook bridges on I-95 in Newport beginning Monday, October 22nd.
The MCRR (Maine Central Railroad) bridge repairs will be on I-95 northbound, which crosses over railroad tracks in Newport. The I-95 southbound repairs will be on the bridge that spans the Sebasticook River in Newport. Both repair locations are approximately one-quarter mile in length and will occur Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chester ? Crews will be repairing the Chester Truss Bridge starting on Monday, October 22nd. This project will necessitate a complete closure to all traffic. While the work is anticipated to be completed within a few days, motorists are advised this bridge closure may continue until Friday, October 26th.
Detour routes will be clearly marked and drivers are encouraged to allow extra time.
The damage to the Chester Truss Bridge is due to unreported impacts, resulting in needed repairs.
Kittery ? Crews will be inspecting the Piscataqua River Maine Approach Bridge on I-95 in Kittery Tuesday, October 23rd. This inspection, being conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will necessitate the closure of the right lane and shoulder in both the north and southbound directions respectively.
Crews will begin inspecting the southbound side of the bridge at 9 a.m., immediately followed by the northbound side. This bridge is approximately 1500 ft. long.
Sabattus ? Crews will be replacing a culvert on Route 126 at the Sabattus/Wales Town line starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 24th and working through the night until 11 a.m. Thursday, October 25th.
There will be alternating one-way traffic at this section of Route 126 and flaggers will be there to assist motorists through the work zone. Motorists should allow extra time or use an alternate route.
Trenton ? Crews will begin paving on Routes 3 and 230 in Trenton starting November 1 and continuing through November 15. Because warmer temperatures are required for paving, this work will take place during daytime hours. Although crews will avoid peak commuting hours, motorists should plan for delays and consider carpooling. In order to complete as much work as possible, crews will also work overnight to prepare the road surface for daytime paving. Daytime paving should be expected Monday through Saturday.
Trenton ? Crews continue the paving operation on Routes 3 and 230 in Trenton. This work will continue today, as well as Saturday, November 17th. Efforts will resume on Monday, November 19th with all paving work expected to be completed for the season on Tuesday, November 20th.
Paving hours each day will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Motorists should expect utility work to continue once the paving crews have vacated the area. This will result in occasional alternating one-way traffic through the area.
