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Traffic Sensors to be Resealed in Wiscasset

Wiscasset ? Crews will be resealing traffic sensors in the road on Route 1 in Wiscasset on Wednesday, November 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The project will begin at the Beechnut Hill Road intersection and extend approximately 1000ft.

Alternating one-way traffic will be controlled by flaggers within the work zone.

This project supports MaineDOT?s Traffic Monitoring Program which provides the number of vehicles utilizing the highway throughout the year as well as changes in travel patterns.

Agreement Reached for Construction of the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge

Augusta ? The Maine Department of Transportation has formally entered into an agreement with Cianbro Corporation of Pittsfield, Maine for the construction of the new Sarah Mildred Long Bridge connecting Kittery, Maine and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

?This agreement represents a good bridge for a good price with a base bid construction cost of $158.5 million to be divided between the two states,? said MaineDOT Commissioner David Bernhardt. ?The seacoast area will be well served for generations with this new bridge.?

Joint Seal Project on Bond Brook Bridge in Augusta

Augusta ? Crews will be placing joint seals on I-95 northbound at the Bond Brook Bridge in Augusta on Tuesday, November 25th.

The project begins 1000ft. before Bond Brook Bridge and will extend 500ft. after the bridge. Traffic will be reduced to one lane with a reduced speed limit of 55mph.

It is anticipated all work will be completed by the end of the day on Tuesday, November 25th.

Hazardous Travel Expected

FROM WCSH?S TODD GUTNER --- We will be all snow by the evening and as soon as darkness sets in roads will start getting slippery and snow covered. The worst of the storm will be from 6PM to about 2AM tonight and driving will be very difficult with snow rates of 1 inch per hour and limited visibility...please be careful.

SARAH MILDRED LONG BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Kittery, Maine (January 5th, 2015): The Maine Department of Transportation and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation officially launched the construction phase of the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Replacement Project. The January 5th event featured dignitaries from Maine, New Hampshire and beyond including U.S. Senator Susan Collins, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Maine Governor Paul R.

Traffic Alert

TRAFFIC ALERT: Augusta/Waterville Area - Traffic is being detoured OFF I-95 northbound at exit 113 and back on at exit 120 (Sidney) due to a tractor trailer accident. It is anticipated the closure will extend through the evening commute. Please find an alternate route if possible.

***Travel Alert*

Maine State Troopers are on scene with a tractor trailer that has partially rolled over blocking the northbound breakdown and travel lane at mile 111 northbound on I-95. The crash is just south of the Bond Brook Bridge. The travel lane is closed and will be for some time as the truck is tangled in the guardrail.

MaineDOT Rolls Out Three Year Work Plan

Augusta ? On Monday, January 12, Governor Paul R. LePage and Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner David Bernhardt unveiled MaineDOT?s annual three year Work Plan for 2015-2016-2017 that describes all of the projects and activities that the department plans to undertake over the next three years. This includes major construction projects for all transportation modes; smaller construction and maintenance projects; plowing and summer road maintenance; bus, rail and ferry operations; sidewalks, trails and more.

***Travel Alert***

Travel in the northbound lanes of I-95 in Augusta will continue to be reduced to one lane due to yesterday's wreck of a tractor trailer truck which stayed in place overnight. Motorists can expect delays and backups between exits 109 and 112. Avoid those backups by taking the Western Ave. exit and finding alternate routes in Augusta.

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