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Bridge Joint Repair to Begin on I-95 Overpass in Benton

Benton ? Crews will be replacing a bridge joint on the River Road Overpass on Interstate 95 northbound in Benton beginning on Monday, September 12th. The location is mile marker 134.

During the week of September 12th, the driving lane will be closed from the Western Avenue Bridge to 1000ft. past the River Road Overpass. During the week of September 19th, the passing lane will be closed in the same location.

Motorists may experience slight delays.

Work to Begin on Allen?s Bridge in Falmouth

Falmouth ? Crews will be replacing the wearing surface on Allen?s Bridge, spanning the East Branch of the Piscataqua River on Falmouth Road in Falmouth, beginning on Wednesday, September 14th.

During the duration of the project, traffic will be reduced to one lane of alternating travel with the use of temporary traffic signals. Motorists should expect slight delays.

It is necessary to replace the wearing surface to prevent further deterioration and to provide a safe and smooth roadway.

It is anticipated all work will be completed by the end of October, 2016.

Work to Begin on Fore River Bridge in Stroudwater Area in Portland

Portland ? Crews will be replacing the wearing surface on the Fore River Bridge on Congress Street in the Stroudwater area beginning on Thursday, September 15th.

This project will be performed Monday through Friday in the overnight hours between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. with one lane of travel available in each direction. During the daytime, motorists will have the full width of the roadway with normal traffic patterns.

It is necessary to replace the wearing surface to prevent further deterioration and to provide a safe and smooth roadway.

Traffic Pattern Changes in Bath This Weekend

Bath ? MaineDOT is advising drivers of changes in traffic patterns on Commercial Street and Vine Street in Bath Friday through Tuesday, September 16 ? 20.

The changes are required due to construction associated with the reconstruction of the Bath Viaduct. While traffic will be reduced to one lane in certain areas, access to all Historic Downtown Bath businesses and the Information Center will be maintained.

The planned changes in traffic patterns are as follows:

4:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 through 6:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17:

Work to Begin on Beedle Road Overpass in Richmond

Richmond ? Crews will be replacing the wearing surface on the Beedle Road overpass on Beedle Road in Richmond beginning on Monday, September 19th.

Motorists should expect slight delays with alternating one-way traffic that will extend 10ft. before and after the bridge for the duration of the project.

It is necessary to replace the wearing surface to prevent further deterioration and to provide a safe and smooth roadway.

It is anticipated all work will be completed by the first week of November, 2016.

Route 9 in Durham Closed

Durham ? Due to a severe crash, the intersection of Route 9 and Runaround Pond Road is closed.

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route.

Local and state police as well as other emergency vehicles are on the scene and expect this area to be closed for several hours.

Culvert Replacements in Naples and Harrison to Force Detour

Naples ? Crews will be replacing two large culverts on Route 35 in the towns of Naples and Harrison beginning on Monday, September 26th.

The culvert in Naples is located just south of Arrowhead Road, while the culvert in Harrison is located just south of Cape Monday Road.

Both areas will have a 2.2 mile signed detour route in place utilizing Route 302 and Route 117 from Monday, September 26th through the end of the day on Wednesday, September 28th.

Motorists are advised to follow the signed detour route and to plan ahead for extra travel time.

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