Augusta - The Maine Department of Transportation is constantly working to find new and innovative ways to provide our customers the best overall service across all assets. Our guide post is our Mission Statement, which is ?To responsibly provide our customers the safest and most reliable transportation system possible, given available resources.?

Portland ? Crews will be performing an in-depth inspection of the Casco Bay Bridge, which spans the Fore River connecting Portland and South Portland, beginning on Tuesday, January 12th.

As part of the federally mandated inspection program, the Casco Bay Bridge will undergo an inspection on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday that may include up to three additional openings lasting no longer than five minutes per opening per day. These additional openings will occur between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. only. There will be no impact to marine traffic.

Portland ? Beginning on Thursday, February 11, the Casco Bay Bridge, linking Portland and South Portland over the Fore River, will have additional openings each day for the testing of the bridge and the training of new employees.

Reminder - The northbound lane closure will occur mid-day today.

Fairfield ? The I-95 southbound bridge which spans Route 201 in Fairfield is undergoing a deck replacement that will impact motorists beginning on Monday, March 7th.

Crews will be installing signs and performing work in the median which will restrict traffic to a single lane in both the north and southbound directions. Motorists are advised to allow for extra time and to be aware of the reduced speed limits within the work zone. In addition, wide loads will be restricted between Exits 132 and 138.

Wiscasset ? The Wiscasset Board of Selectmen has invited MaineDOT to present proposals on new, non-bypass alternatives to address major traffic delays and safety concerns in the downtown.

What: Selectmen meeting regarding proposals to address major traffic delays and safety concerns in downtown Wiscasset.

When: Tuesday, March 8th at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Wiscasset Community Center Gymnasium, Route 27, adjacent to the Wiscasset High School

Perham ? An informational public meeting on the replacement of the Spaulding Brook Bridge in Perham will be held at the town office on Thursday, March 17th at 7:00 p.m.

The Spaulding Brook Bridge, carrying High Meadow Road over Salmon Brook, will be closed to traffic during scheduled construction beginning in mid-July of 2017.

Representatives from the MaineDOT will be on hand to discuss the replacement of the bridge this Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the Perham Town Office located at 206 High Meadow Road.

Pittsfield ? Due to a recent failure of a joint on the bridge that carries I-95 northbound over the railroad in Pittsfield, crews have instituted a lane closure in order to perform remedial work. Additionally, work will be performed to the bridge that is adjacent, carrying I-95 northbound over Route 152. All work is just north of Exit 150.

Traffic will be allowed to flow in both areas using a single lane.

Work began this week with the anticipated completion date of April 8th.

Motorists are advised to stay alert and to reduce speeds within the work zones.

Augusta ? Crews will be back reconstructing Mount Vernon Avenue in Augusta on Monday, April 4th.

Mount Vernon Avenue is being completely reconstructed as part of a $2.9 million project. The work requires one-way alternating traffic with flaggers that will assist motorists through the work zones.

Lewiston ? Crews will be performing maintenance work on the Wiseman Bridge on Chestnut Street in Lewiston beginning Monday, April 11th.

This work will necessitate a short detour for vehicular traffic utilizing Canal Street, Cedar Street, Lincoln Street and Main Street.

During the approximately four week closure, pedestrian access to the bridge will be maintained as crews work to repair the concrete on the arches of the bridge as well as repairing the sidewalk, curbing and bridge deck.

Due to a severe crash involving multiple vehicles, Route 302 in Casco is closed.

Emergency personnel are detouring traffic from Route 302 to State Park Road onto the Songo School Road then back to Route 302.

First responders along with the Maine State Police are on scene reconstructing the crash and expect the closure to last several hours.

Commuters are encouraged to seek an alternate route.