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Holden ? A crash on Route 1A in Holden near the upper Dedham Road intersection has reduced Route 1A to one lane of alternating traffic. Fire and police are on scene reconstructing the crash. Motorists should expect lengthy delays until further notice.
Augusta ? Overnight paving will take place on I-295 through Brunswick, Freeport, Yarmouth, Cumberland and Falmouth beginning on Monday, July 18th.
Paving southbound on I-295 will begin at the southerly end of the Androscoggin River Bridge in Brunswick and extend 21.51 miles south to the Falmouth/Portland line.
Paving northbound on I-295 will begin at the Portland/Falmouth town line and extend 21.51 miles north to the Androscoggin River Bridge in Brunswick.
Augusta ? Crews will be milling the pavement on I-95 in the Augusta area in the overnight hours beginning on Tuesday, July 19th.
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, July 19th:
Exit 112A off-ramp for Interstate 95 northbound will be closed for milling operations from 10 p.m. to 1a.m. Ramp may reopen early if possible. Once reopened, Exit 112B will be closed.
Exit 112B off-ramp for Interstate 95 northbound will be closed for milling operations from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Ramp may reopen early if possible.
East Machias ? The bridge that carries traffic over the East Machias River on Route 191 in East Machias has been closed.
The temporary bridge that is in place due to a bridge replacement project was struck by a vehicle this afternoon. MaineDOT engineers are evaluating the extent of damage and will keep the bridge closed until further notice.
Motorists will follow the approximately 40 mile signed detour route.
Notifications will be sent when the temporary bridge is back open to traffic.
East Machias ? The bridge that carries traffic over the East Machias River on Route 191 in East Machias is now open to traffic.
The temporary bridge that is in place due to a bridge replacement project was struck by a vehicle yesterday afternoon. Crews repaired that area of the bridge and have now deemed it safe for vehicles.
Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling through the work zone.
Brewer/Eddington/Holden ? The Maine Department of Transportation will conduct an informational meeting regarding on the I-395/Route 9 Connector on Wednesday, July 20th at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Eddington Elementary School located at 440 Main Road (Route 9) in Eddington. While the meeting is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., MaineDOT staff will be available for individual questions before the meeting starting at 5:00 p.m. as well as after the meeting until all individual questions are addressed.
Augusta ? Crews continue with milling operations in the overnight hours on I-95 between Augusta and Waterville. The updated schedule is as follows:
Thursday, July 21st:
The entire Exit 109 Interchange will be closed for milling operations from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Select ramps may be opened early as work allows. Particular attention is directed to 109 southbound exits: Exit 109A southbound exit will be closed Thursday night from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Exit 109B southbound off-ramp will remain open.
Sunday, July 24th:
Bangor ? CPM Constructors will be working on Interstate 95 during overnight hours on the Union St. Bridge project over Interstate 95 in Bangor. This work involves closing one lane of traffic on the Interstate to allow for construction to take place safely between the times of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or a full interstate closure between the times of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. northbound and between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. southbound. The current closure schedule for the week of July 24th is as follows:
Sunday, July 24th: The northbound and southbound passing lanes will be closed.
Augusta ? There has been an adjustment to the milling operations at Exit 109 in Augusta.
Tonight (Monday, July 25th) as well as Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, crews will be closing Exit 109 from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to continue milling operations.
Exit 109A southbound will remain closed and Exit 109B will remain open.
Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling through the work zones.
Augusta ? Senator Susan Collins today announced the Maine Department of Transportation has been awarded a $10.525 million federal TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grant to help fund the replacement of the Beals Island Bridge in Jonesport.
