Rumford ? A paving project will take place in three different sections of Rumford beginning on Monday, July 28th. The locations are as follows:
The first section is located on Route 2 and begins at the intersection of Bridge Street and Prospect Avenue, extending easterly for 1.16 miles to the Red Bridge. Daily lane closures, restricted to 1,000ft., will have alternating one-way traffic between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Berwick - Due to a traffic signal installation project, the Hubbard Road in Berwick will be closed to all through traffic on Monday and Tuesday, July 28th and 29th from 8 AM to 6 PM.
The closure will be approximately two and a quarter miles west of the intersection with Rochester Street. The area is currently down to one lane of alternating one-way traffic using temporary traffic signals. Motorists need to be detoured so crews can install poles and equipment for the more permanent traffic signals.
Vassalboro ? Crews will be installing traffic sensors in the pavement at the intersection of Route 201 and the north junction of the Cushnoc Road in Vassalboro on Monday, July 28th.
The project begins 1500ft. south of the Cushnoc Road and 1,000ft. north of the Cushnoc Road.
Alternating one-way traffic will be controlled by flaggers while the work is performed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This project supports the Traffic Monitoring Program which provides the number of vehicles utilizing the highway throughout the year as well as changes in traffic patterns.
Gray ? A paving operation begins tomorrow, July 29th, on Route 26 in Gray.
The paving begins on Old Hunts Hill Road and extends approximately one and a half miles north to the intersection of Main Street, Gray Road, Yarmouth Road and Portland Road.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time due to alternating one-way traffic through the work zone.
Shaw Brothers Construction of Gorham will perform this $533,000 project.
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 is as follows:
Monday, July 28th: The southbound passing lane and the northbound passing lane will be closed
Tuesday, July 29th: The southbound passing lane and the northbound passing lane will be closed
Saco ? As the paving and milling project continues on I-195 in Saco, ramp closures are scheduled for Monday evening, July 28th. The schedule is as follows:
9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. ? Exit 2B off-ramp eastbound will be closed
11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. ? Exit 2A off-ramp eastbound will be closed
Motorists will follow the signed detour route during these closures.
North Yarmouth ? A pavement sealing operation will take place on Tuesday, July 29th through Friday, August 1st in the towns of North Yarmouth, Gray and New Gloucester.
The project will start at the intersection of Route 231 and 115 in North Yarmouth and extend north for eight miles through Gray, ending on Woodman Road in New Gloucester.
Motorists should expect moderate to significant delays through the work zones with alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers and should seek alternate routes.
Fairfield ? As the painting of the Clinton A. Clauson Bridge nears completion, crews will be taking down tarps, cable and steel fencing that will necessitate a ramp and lane closure.
On Wednesday, July 30th and Thursday, July 31st, the I-95 northbound on-ramp at Exit 133 will be closed. Motorists will be detoured to Exit 132 via Routes 201 and 139. This two day ramp closure is part of a 10 day northbound lane closure in the same vicinity.
Travelers are advised to allow extra time and to drive cautiously through the work zone along the short detour route.
Falmouth ? The Mackworth Island Bridge over Casco Bay in Falmouth will have a posted weight limit of 10 tons beginning on Thursday, July 31st.
Access to the Mackworth Island trails public parking lot for light-vehicle traffic is not affected by the 10 ton weight restriction. However, as a reminder, there is no parking allowed on the causeway or the Mackworth Island Bridge. Vehicles parked on the causeway or the bridge will be towed at the owner?s expense.
Falmouth ? The Mackworth Island Bridge over Casco Bay in Falmouth will have a posted weight limit of 10 tons beginning on Thursday, August 31st.
Access to the Mackworth Island trails public parking lot for light-vehicle traffic is not affected by the 10 ton weight restriction. However, as a reminder, there is no parking allowed on the causeway or the Mackworth Island Bridge. Vehicles parked on the causeway or the bridge will be towed at the owner?s expense.