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New Roadway Signs to be Installed in Auburn

Auburn ? New roadway signage will be installed in Auburn during the week of May 20th. These signs will be installed on Washington Street and Minot Avenue.

On Wednesday, May 22nd and Thursday, May 23rd, motorists need to be aware of brief lane closures for 3 to 5 minutes as crews install overhead guide signs between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Auburn police will be on-scene alerting motorists as each lane closure occurs.

Other sign installations will occur during the week but will not necessitate any lane closures.

Overnight Work Will Close Kittery On-Ramp

Kittery ? On Thursday, May 23rd and Friday, May 24th, the Route 1 south on-ramp for Interstate 95 southbound in Kittery will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Crews will be clearing overhanging trees to provide better drainage as well as clearing winter sand.

Motorists are asked to use the Route 236 on-ramp to access Interstate 95 south or use Dennett Road during these hours to gain access from Route 236 north.

Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists away from this on-ramp.

CPM Constructors of Freeport will conduct this work which is weather dependent.

Meeting to Discuss Black Free Bridge

Topsham ? A public meeting to discuss the future of the Black Free Bridge will be held on Wednesday, May 29th at the Topsham Town Office from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The town office is located at 100 Main Street in Topsham.

The Black Free Bridge, spanning the Androscoggin River, was closed in April of 2011. Officials from the MaineDOT will be on hand to report on the inspection results, tentative plans and other options moving forward.

Route 219 in Leeds to be Closed June 3rd to June 7th

Leeds ? Route 219 in Leeds will be closed for 5 days beginning on Monday, June 3rd due to a culvert replacement project.

This project is located on Route 219, approximately 600 ft. west of the intersection of Route 106. Message boards and detour signs will guide motorists along the 18 mile detour route of Route 133 and Route 106.

This effort involves replacing an old 5 ft. diameter corrugated metal pipe with a new 8 ft. diameter reinforced concrete pipe. Due to the depth of the excavation, it is necessary to close the road to perform the work safely.

Paving Projects to Begin in Ellsworth

Ellsworth ? Two paving projects will begin on Monday, June 3rd in Ellsworth.

The first location will be .04 miles northerly of the intersection of Beechland Road, Buttermilk Road and High Street, extending southerly 0.66 miles to 1.89 miles northerly of the intersection of Route 3 and Jordan River Road in Trenton. This project involves pavement milling and repaving along with some drainage improvements. Two-way traffic will be maintained with anticipated completion at the end of July.

Paving Project to Begin in Dixmont

Dixmont/Newburgh ? A paving project along with drainage improvement work will start on Route 202 at the Dixmont/Troy town line on Monday, June 3rd.

The pavement ?overlay? will extend northerly from the Dixmont/Troy town line for 10.67 miles to just south of the intersection of Western Avenue and Chapman Road.

Flaggers will assist motorists with alternating one-way traffic through this area. Motorists should use caution and please reduce speed in the work zones.

It is anticipated all work will be completed by mid to late August.

Overnight Paving on Kittery On and Off Ramps to I-95 This Week

Kittery ? Interstate 95 ramps in Kittery will be receiving treatment overnights this week, weather depending.

  • Tuesday, June 4th will see the Route 236 north on-ramp to I-95 southbound closed from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The on-ramp from Route 1 south to I-95 southbound will also be closed after the ramp from Route 236 re-opens until 5 a.m.

  • Wednesday, June 5th will see Exit 2 south on I-95 closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Thursday, June 6th the Dennett Road on-ramp to I-95 southbound will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Route 219 in Leeds to be Closed Through the Weekend

Leeds ? The closure of Route 219 in Leeds will continue through the weekend.

Work on the culvert replacement project is located approximately 600 ft. west of the intersection of Route 106. An 18 mile detour route takes motorists along Route 133 and Route 106.

This effort involves replacing an old 5 ft. diameter corrugated metal pipe with a new 8 ft. diameter reinforced concrete pipe. Due to the depth of the excavation, it has been necessary to close the road to perform the work safely.

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