Babson Bridge Replacement in Mount Desert
MOUNT DESERT - The Maine Department of Transportation is replacing Babson Bridge, which carries Route 3 and Route 198 over Kitteredge Brook located 0.09 miles East of Route 102 in Mount Desert.
Intersection Work to Begin in Turner
TURNER - The Maine Department of Transportation will be reconstructing the intersection of Route 219, Route 4, Bear Pond Road, and Howe's Corner Road in Turner.
This project will convert the current roadway configuration from a skewed, four-way intersection into two, three-legged intersections. This area is a high-crash location. The work will simplify turning and crossing by reconfiguring Route 219 and realigning roadways.
Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge Inspection Work
HANCOCK COUNTY - The Maine Department of Transportation is conducting inspection work on the Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge, which carries Route 15 over Eggemoggin Reach between Deer Isle and Sedgwick. This work will impact traffic on the bridge.
Inspection work is scheduled to begin Monday, April 28th and continue through May 16th. During these periods, drivers may encounter single lane closures between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays. No inspection work will occur on Sundays.
UPDATED - Sidewalk Ramp Upgrades
A previous version of this press release incorrectly stated work locations. This press release updates those errors.
ANDROSCOGGIN & YORK COUNTIES - The Maine Department of Transportation is working to upgrade crosswalk landings, sidewalk ramps, and make curb improvements in Auburn, Lewiston, and Sanford. The new ramps are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The locations are as follows:
Auburn: Mt. Auburn Ave. at Center Street.
Lewiston: Russell at College St., Russell near Bardwell St., Russell St at Shirley St,
UPDATE - Roundabout Construction to Begin in Newport
NEWPORT - The location of the in-person, open house event on Tuesday, April 1st has changed from the Newport Town Hall at 23 Water Street, to the Public Safety Building at 21 Water Street. The time for the event remains unchanged.
Construction will begin on Monday, April 7th. The original press release incorrectly stated that construction would begin on Monday, April 14th.
Original Press Release:
Work on Route 1 in Camden Resumes
CAMDEN - The Maine Department of Transportation and its contracting partners are continuing work on a project to replace the Great Brook Bridge culvert and rehabilitate and reconstruct Route 1 in Camden.
On-site construction began in November of 2024. Work will resume In April. Beginning on Monday, April 7th, traffic lights and flaggers will guide an alternating, two-way traffic pattern throughout the construction area.
The anticipated construction completion date for all work is June of 2026.
Roundabout Construction to Begin in Newport
NEWPORT - The Maine Department of Transportation will be building a roundabout at the intersection of Routes 2 and 7 in Newport to improve safety and mobility in the area.
Lane Closure on Broadway in Bangor
BANGOR - The Maine Department of Transportation will be performing a lane closure on Broadway where it passes under I-95 in Bangor on Wednesday, March 26th, Thursday, March 27th, and Friday, March 28th. This closure is scheduled to run from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. This closure is required to perform backfilling operations. Broadway traffic will be reduced to a single lane through the work zone. I-95 will not be affected.
Emergency Closure of College Road in Lewiston Today
LEWISTON - The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing College Road in Lewiston today as crews work to repair a sinkhole that formed because of a culvert failure. Crews are working to assess the damage to determine next steps. Signs will direct drivers to a detour route that uses Route 202 and Stetson Road.
Southbound Closure of I-95 in Pittsfield on Friday
PITTSFIELD - The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing the southbound side of I-95 near Mile Marker 152 in Pittsfield from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 21. This closure is necessary while crews repair pavement on the median crossover. Southbound traffic should detour to exit 157 Newport and utilize Route 100, and Somerset Avenue to Exit 150 in Pittsfield where drivers can reenter I-95. Detour routes will be signed.