MaineDOT will begin its spraying season for control of vegetation in roadside locations the week of June 2nd. The Department uses herbicides to control unwanted vegetation as part of a comprehensive integrated approach that includes mowing, hand removal of brush, removal of trees that may present a risk to the travelling public and other practices combined to improve and maintain roadsides for safe travel. The program includes spraying brush to prevent trees from establishing and spraying guardrails and invasive weeds that restrict visibility and reduce safety.

Auburn ? The Oakdale Bridge, northbound on Route 202 in Auburn which spans the Little Androscoggin River, will be replaced this construction season. In order to complete the majority of the work, Route 202 northbound (also known as Washington Street northbound) will be closed to through traffic in the vicinity of the bridge. Traffic will be rerouted via Chasse Street and Philomar Street to Route 202 southbound (Washington Street southbound) which will handle both northbound and southbound through traffic during the construction.

Portland ? Each evening beginning Monday night (June 2nd) through Thursday night (June 5th) crews will be paving I-295 northbound between Exit 3 (Westbrook Street) and Franklin Arterial.

The paving will take place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should plan ahead and use caution through the work zone.

Augusta ? Crews will be paving thirty-four miles of road beginning on Monday, June 2nd. As the crews move from town to town, motorists will experience alternating one-way traffic patterns.

The paving will start and end at the following locations:

• Canaan, Hartland ? from the junction of Route 23 Hartland Road and route 2 northerly to the junction of Route 23 and Main Street in Hartland

• Embden ? The intersection of Dunbar Hill Road, Fahi Pond Road and Crosstown Road, then the intersection of Crosstown Road and Kennebec River Road. (Route 201A)

Berwick ? Work to stabilize an eroding riverbank is currently underway on Hubbard Road in Berwick, approximately two miles west of the intersection of Hubbard Road and Rochester Street.

Traffic is restricted to alternating one-way movement. The completion time for this project is currently unknown.

Motorists should allow extra time when traveling in this area.

PORTLAND ? CPM Constructors will be restricting traffic to one alternating lane of traffic starting Wednesday, June 4 through Tuesday June 10th (excluding Saturday and Sunday) in order to begin paving operations on the new Martin?s Point Bridge. This work is weather-dependent. The work will begin at 7 a.m. and continue through until 7 p.m. CPM does not expect significant delays, but travelers who do not want to be subjected to any potential delay should find alternate routes.

South Portland ? Crews will be back paving Broadway in South Portland this Friday, June 6th.

Paving will take place on Broadway between Route 1 and Cash Corner to Westbrook Street (Route 9). Westbound traffic will be detoured at Cash Corner and sent south on Route 1 to Westbrook Street from 7 a.m. to approximately 6 p.m.

If there is inclement weather, the paving and the detour will take place on Saturday, June 7th.

Bangor ? Crews will be working on Interstate 95 during the overnight hours on the Union Street Bridge. This work involves closing one lane of traffic on the interstate to allow for construction to take place safely between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. In addition there will be full interstate closures between the hours of 9:00 pm. and 5 a.m. northbound and 10:00 p.m. and 6 a.m. southbound. The current schedule for the week of June 9th is as follows:

Newport ? Paving work begins this week on Interstate 95 northbound at Exit 157 in Newport and extends 13.3 miles.

Motorists should allow extra time with reduced speeds and one lane of travel through the work zones. Ramp closures throughout the project will happen between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. with a 72 hour notice via message boards on the interstate.

Work includes pavement milling, hot mix overlay as well as drainage improvements. In addition, there will be guardrail repairs and tree cutting and clearing along both sides of the interstate to provide a safer buffer area.

Cape Elizabeth ? A paving operation begins this week on Route 77 (Bowery Beach Road) in Cape Elizabeth.

The operations will start at 40 Bowery Beach Road (at the Inn By The Sea hotel) extending approximately 1.3 miles. Motorists can expect lane closures with alternating one-way traffic.

It is anticipated all work will be completed during the first week of July.

This $381,000 project is being performed by F.R. Carroll, Inc. of Limerick.