Augusta ? The I-95 Exit 113 Interchange Bridge carrying Route 3 East traffic from the Exit 113 Southbound off ramp to the intersection of Route 3 and Route 104 will be closed starting Monday, May 13th for approximately 3 months. Eastbound traffic will be detoured along the Old Belgrade Road and Route 104. MaineDOT is placing numerous signs in the area and along the detour route, and is asking drivers to please plan ahead and allow extra time for their travel. For westbound Route 3 traffic, the I-95 Exit 113 Interchange Bridge will remain open.

Naples ? A paving project will begin in Napes along the Causeway beginning Monday, May 13th.

Pavement put down last season did not meet the quality standards that are necessary, according to project specifications.

Grinding the current pavement will take place from Monday, May 13th to Wednesday, May 15th. Weather permitting, paving will take place on Thursday and Friday, May 16th and 17th. If extra time is needed, crews will continue the paving operation on Saturday and Monday, May 18th and 20th.

Portland ? Paving projects will take place around Portland beginning on May 15th and ending by mid-September. Each location will feature a "shim" coat of paving and may include additional efforts such as curb work and adjustment of sewers.

The following locations are scheduled for paving:

• Veranda Street at the intersection of Washington Avenue will be paved, extending to the intersection of the on-ramps to I-295.

• Eastern Promenade paving starts at Atlantic Street and extends to Washington Avenue.

Manchester ? Two cross culverts in Manchester will be replaced starting on May 21st resulting in a road closure beginning at the intersection of the Collins Road and Pond Road.

Variable message boards along with additional signage will guide travelers through the 5 mile detour route from the Pond and Collins Road to Benson Road to Hallowell-Litchfield Road to Collins Mills Road to the Neck Road.

The detour will be in effect from May 21st until May 24th.

Eddington ?While work continues on the Mill Stream Bridge in Eddington, crews will be conducting a load test during the afternoon of Tuesday, May 21st. (Rain date of Wednesday, May 22nd)

The Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine has been contacted by MaineDOT to conduct this live load test. The goal is to provide a more accurate load rating for the bridge.

All traffic will be stopped for a period of up to five minutes during each individual test. Six tests will take place throughout the afternoon.

Verona ? The Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory will be opening for visitors on Saturday, May 18th.

Hours of operation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. until June 30th. From July 1st through August 31st, the hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from September 1st until October 31st the hours will be 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Madawaska ? Pavement milling to remove and replace failing hot mix asphalt on Route 1 in Madawaska begins on Monday, May 20th.

This project is located on Route 1 beginning at the intersection of 3rd Street, extending westerly for 1.64 miles, ending approximately 260 ft. before the Madawaska/Frenchville town line.

In addition to the pavement work, crews will be performing under drain repair for the replacement of a collapsed pipe. This work will be located between 5th Avenue and 13th Avenue.

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.

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.

Portland ? Buckley McAllister, President of McAllister Towing & Transportation, announced today that the Maine Port Authority has selected McAllister as its partner for the design of a containerized articulated tug barge (ATB) to operate between Portland and New York for the New England Marine Highway Project.