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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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

Augusta ? Joint repair and wearing surface work will begin in Augusta on the Western Avenue overpass over I-95 in the evening and overnight hours beginning on Sunday, August 17th.

The work will be at the intersection of Whitten Road and Western Avenue, with traffic being shifted to one lane each night through Friday, August 22nd.

The project hours will be from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Motorists should expect minor delays through the area.

Portland ? Minor crashes have slowed traffic on I-295 in Portland in both the north and southbound lanes.

Northbound, crashes have occurred between mile 5 and 6 (Forest Avenue area)

Southbound, crashes have occurred near mile 3 (Fore River area)

All lanes remain open.

Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling through the area and allow for extra time.