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AUGUSTA ? In accordance with the Executive Order issued by Governor Paul R. LePage dated July 9, 2013, MaineDOT Commissioner David Bernhardt has submitted the ?Rail System Safety Report? to the Governor.
Leeds ? Beginning on Monday, October 14th, crews will be repairing and upgrading two railroad crossings on Route 106 in Leeds.
The first crossing will be on Route 106 approximately one mile from the southeast intersection of Route 106 and Route 219.
The second crossing is approximately 1.5 miles southeast of the Route 106 and Route 219 intersection.
These areas will be closed to traffic from Monday, October 14th through Friday, October 18th.
Brewer ? Crews will be installing new curbing, performing drainage work and widening the shoulders on Wilson Street (Route 1A) in Brewer beginning on Monday, October 21st.
The area is located from Parkway South to just east of Bartlett Road.
Due to this work, traffic will be restricted to one lane eastbound out of town. Flaggers will assist motorists through the work zone.
It is anticipated all work for the season will be completed by Wednesday, November 27th.
This $1 million project will be performed by Maine Earth, Inc.
Pittsfield ? Crews will be replacing the railroad crossing on Route 11/100 in Pittsfield from Monday, October 21st through Wednesday, October 23rd.
Due to the replacement of the entire crossing, traffic will be detoured around this area for the three days. Signs will help guide motorists through the Industrial Park Road and back to Route 11/100 via Somerset Avenue and Stinson Avenue.
MaineDOT maintenance crews will work with Pan Am Railways to complete this work.
Bar Harbor ? Crews will be performing a closed system drainage rehabilitation on Main Street (Route 3) for both Monday, October 28th and Tuesday, October 29th.
Due to the nature of this work, there will be a closure in the center of the southbound lane to allow access to a manhole cover. Two-way traffic will remain, but will be routed onto the shoulder.
This closed system drainage rehabilitation includes accessing manholes and lining the existing closed system drainage across certain properties. This project will increase the life of the drainage by approximately 50 years.
Augusta ? As the Augusta Exit 113 construction nears its completion, the northbound and southbound roundabouts will be opened up to traffic today by late afternoon.
The southbound roundabout is located on the west side of the interstate, where I-95 southbound on and off-ramps connect with Old Belgrade Road and Route 3.
The northbound roundabout is located on the east side of the interstate where I-95 on and off-ramps connect with Route 3 at this location.
Peru/Mexico - The Androscoggin River Bridge that connects Route 108 to Route 2 (North Main Street) between Mexico and Peru will have a posted weight limit of 25 tons beginning on Thursday, November 7th.
School buses, fire and ambulances will be able to cross, but operators of vehicles exceeding 25 tons will need to seek an alternate route.
Dixfield/Peru - The Androscoggin River Bridge that connects Route 108 to Route 2 (North Main Street) between Dixfield and Peru will have a posted weight limit of 25 tons beginning on Wednesday, November 7th.
School buses, fire and ambulances will be able to cross, but operators of vehicles exceeding 25 tons will need to seek an alternate route.
Woolwich - Crews from Wyman and Simpson, Inc. of Richmond and MaineDOT will be re-opening Route 128 in Woolwich after noontime on Friday, November 15th.
This $494,000 project, which started in early August of this year, included replacing an old box culvert with a new one, widening that section of roadway, the building of a retaining wall as well as guardrail replacements.
Motorists will be alerted of the opening with message boards and signage in the early afternoon of Friday, November 15th.
Watch MaineDOT crews prepare for the winter ahead with this short video posted on our Facebook page:
Review our tips for safe winter driving:
http://www.maine.gov/mdot/winterdriving/
Remember, in ice and snow, take it slow!
