• Read more about Culvert Replacement Project in Richmond

Richmond ? On Tuesday, August 5th, crews will be replacing an existing culvert on Alexander Reed Road, necessitating a closure approximately 250ft. from the intersection of Alexander Reed Road and Grindstone Crank Road.

Motorists will be detoured 0.37 of a mile from Alexander Reed Road to Lincoln Street to Grindstone Crank Road then back to Alexander Reed Road.

This is a one day project and it is anticipated all work will be completed by the end of the day on Tuesday, August 5th.

• Read more about Emergency Bridge Weight Limit imposed on Canal Bridge in Buxton-Hollis

Buxton/Hollis ? As a result of an analysis of the Canal Bridge that connects the towns of Hollis and Buxton on Route 4A, the bridge is being posted to 10 tons immediately.

The late spring inspection and recent analysis revealed that the bridge?s gusset plates, which are the flat plates connecting the main truss members, had deteriorated to the point that they are unable to carry all legal loads.

Mitigating repair options will begin immediately. It is too early to predict what and when these options will be put in place.

• Read more about I-195 Ramps to be Closed This Week

Saco ? As the paving and milling project continues on I-195 in Saco, ramp closures are scheduled for this week beginning Wednesday, August 6th. The schedule is as follows:

Wednesday, August 6th:

Exit 1 eastbound off-ramp will be closed from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Exit 1 eastbound on-ramp will be closed from 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

Exit 2A eastbound off-ramp will be closed from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Thursday, August 7th:

Exit 2B eastbound off-ramp will be closed from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

• Read more about Bangor I-95 Union Street Bridge Overnight Work Schedule

Bangor ? Crews will be working on Interstate 95 during the overnight hours on the Union Street Bridge project in Bangor. This work involves closing one lane of traffic on the interstate to allow for construction to take place safely between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The current schedule for the week of August 11th is as follows:

Monday, August 11th: The northbound passing lane will be closed

Tuesday, August 12th: The northbound passing lane will be closed

Motorists are advised to follow appropriate signage and detour routes through the work zones.

• Read more about Culvert Replacement Project to Begin in Grafton Township

Grafton Township ? Crews will be replacing a box culvert in Grafton Township beginning on Monday, August 11th.

The project will be on Route 26 approximately 1.78 miles northerly of the Newry town line. Temporary traffic signals will be used to provide alternating one-way traffic for motorists for the duration of the project.

It is anticipated all work will be completed by mid-October.

Drew Corporation of Lovell will perform this $258,000 project.

• Read more about Culvert Replacement Leads to Detour in Newcastle

Newcastle ? Crews will be replacing a 20 ft.culvert on Sheepscot Road in Newcastle beginning on Tuesday, August 12th.

The location will be on Sheepscot Road, approximately one-quarter mile from the Route 1 intersection in Newcastle.

The approximately fifteen mile detour route will take motorists from Sheepscot Road to Route 1 to Route 27 to Huntoon Hill road to West Alna Road to Route 218 then back to Sheepscot Road.

It is anticipated all work will be completed by the end of the day on Thursday, August 14th.

• Read more about Harrison Culvert Replacement Project Delayed

Harrison ? Due to unstable weather conditions, the culvert replacement project on Route 25 Harrison will be delayed until Monday, August 18th.

The location of the culvert replacement project is on Route 35 in Harrison, approximately 100ft. south of Zakelo Road. Route 35 southbound will be fully closed at this location. For northbound motorists, road work barricades with flaggers will be stopping traffic on Route 35 at the northern entrance to Cape Monday Road. Local traffic only will be permitted.

The approximately thirteen mile detour route is as follows:

• Read more about Project Bids Received for Expansion of the International Marine Terminal

Augusta ? Project bids were received this morning at MaineDOT headquarters in Augusta for the contract to expand the International Marine Terminal on Commercial Street in Portland.

The apparent low bidder is Shaw Brothers Construction of Gorham, Maine, with a low bid of $8.6 million. This is approximately $900,000 or 9% less than the state?s estimated construction cost. When combined with engineering, property acquisition, and other costs, the total project cost stands at approximately $18 million.

• Read more about Multi-Vehicle Accident on 295 in Portland

A multi-vehicle accident near mile marker 8 southbound on Tukey's Bridge in Portland is slowing traffic. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible by taking an alternate route.

• Read more about Bangor I-95 Union Street Bridge Overnight Work Schedule

Bangor ? Crews will be working on Interstate 95 during the overnight hours on the Union Street Bridge project in Bangor. This work involves closing one lane of traffic on the interstate to allow for construction to take place safely between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The current schedule for the week of August 18th is as follows:

Tuesday, August 19th ? The northbound passing lane will be closed

Thursday, August 21st ? The northbound passing lane and the southbound passing lane will be closed