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Portland ? Crews have begun working overnight on the I-295 Exit 6 off-ramp improvements project in Portland.
The project location is the two loop off-ramps at I-295 Exit 6 northbound to westbound and southbound to eastbound.
Waterville ? The Western Avenue Bridge which spans Messalonskee Stream in Waterville will close at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16th.
Motorists are advised to follow the detour signs and to drive courteously through the residential area.
This sixty-eight year old bridge is being replaced with a new bridge that is scheduled to open on August 27th, 2015.
This $738,000 project will be performed by Stetson & Watson of Pittsfield.
Waldoboro ? Crews will be replacing a deteriorated culvert on Route 32 in Waldoboro beginning on Tuesday, June 16th.
The project is located just southeast of the Hannaford Supermarket, approximately 1000ft. south of the intersection of Route 1 and Route 32.
Northbound traffic will be detoured onto Main Street to Route 1 to Route 32.
Southbound traffic will be detoured to Jefferson Street to Main Street to Route 32.
Weather permitting, it is anticipated all work will be completed by Wednesday, June 17th.
South Bristol ? The South Bristol Gut Bridge project has been suspended as scheduled until mid-September, 2015.
The temporary traffic lights and one lane of alternating traffic within the project limits were removed today (Wednesday, June 17). While it is currently back to a two lane traffic pattern, there is a temporary barrier and an unpaved roadway as this area is still a construction zone. Motorists should remain cautious and adhere to the posted 15mph speed limit.
Caribou ? A paving project will begin through the towns of Caribou, Woodland and New Sweden beginning on Monday, June 22nd.
The project begins 0.06 of a mile north of the Woodland Center Road on Route 161B and extends northwesterly for 1.56 miles. The project continues northwesterly on Route 161 for an additional 6.16 miles, ending 0.92 of a mile north of the New Sweden/Woodland town line.
State Police have now opened both lanes on I-295 northbound at mile 17 in Yarmouth.
Motorists should use caution as heavy traffic is slowly moving through the area.
Both lanes were closed for a short time due to a vehicle fire.
Both lanes of I-295 northbound at mile 17 in Yarmouth is closed due to a vehicle fire.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek an alternate route.
Harmony ? Beginning on Wednesday, June 24th, crews will be paving in the towns of Harmony, Cambridge, Parkman, Ripley and Wellington.
In Harmony on Route 150, the project begins .081 of a mile northeasterly of Highland Avenue and extends northeasterly for 15.09 miles to 0.25 of a mile northeasterly of McPhetres Road in Parkman. On Main Street, the paving will begin at Route 150 and extend southerly for 0.38 of a mile to the intersection of Route 154.
Augusta ? Beginning Sunday night, June 28th, work will commence on Western Avenue in Augusta from Edison Drive to the west side roundabout. Crews will be installing signs and catch basins as well as lowering manhole covers and other prep work.
On July 6th, milling of the pavement on Western Avenue will begin with paving and utility adjustments to follow. Motorists should expect slight delays when traveling through the area.
Bowdoinham ? Crews will be performing emergency header repair work on I-295 southbound on the bridge at mile marker 37 in Bowdoinham beginning at 9:00 a.m. today.
Motorists will encounter one lane of traffic for approximately 800ft. along the work zone.
It is anticipated all work will be completed by mid-afternoon today (Monday, June 29th)
