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I-395/Route 9 Connector Project

Detour Notice

The I-395/Route 9 Connector Road, Sargent Corp will be closing a portion of Eastern Ave. in Brewer for the installation of a new bridge. Traffic will be detoured from the intersection of Lambert Road to the intersection of Clewleyville Rd. The closure will take place starting March 20, 2023 and run until November 15. 2023. Turnaround’s will be installed for buses, plows and emergency vehicles.

I-395 Connector Map

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The Maine Department of Transportation has developed the I-395/Route 9 Connector project to complete a “missing link” between I-395 and Route 9 in north central Maine. The new road will provide a regional solution to problems of transportation system connection, safety, and mobility. The greater Bangor/Brewer area is the economic and employment center for the north central region of the state. It’s also a hub for the movement of goods because of its proximity to the interstate highway system and Canadian markets.

Latest News

1/5/2023: Route 9/I-395 Connector Updates: 01/05/23

Road construction has been partially completed ... read more

5/13/2022: Route 9/I-395 Connector Updates: 05/13/22

The project went through the bid process ... read more

5/6/2021: Route 9/I-395 Connector Updates: 05/06/21

Final design plans continue to be ... read more

2/1/2021: Route 9/I-395 Connector Updates: 02/01/21

The project is on track to advertise ... read more

10/22/2020: Route 9/I-395 Connector Updates: 10/22/20

As final design continues on the Connector ... read more

7/23/2020: Route 9/I-395 Connector Updates: 07/23/20

Virtual public meeting on I-395-Route 9 connector ... read more

11/15/2019: Route 9/I-395 Connector Updates: 11/15/19

The bridge on the Route 9 Connector project has been delayed due to budgetary challenges. ... read more

2/22/2019: Route 9/I-395 Connector Updates: 02/22/19

Work has continued on developing the design for the connector. Geotech crews have been out gathering information along the alignment. ... read more

6/22/2018: Route 9/I-395 Connector Updates: 06/22/18

A preliminary public meeting with project updates will be held at 6 PM June 27, 2018 at the Eddington Elementary School (440 Main Road). ... read more

Additional Information

History

MaineDOT held an informational meeting on July 20, 2016, regarding the I-395 / Route 9 Connector and the Federal Highway Administration’s recent decision approving Alternative 2B-2 as the build alternative. MaineDOT staff explained the study background and described the process moving forward.

Disclaimer: The previous study website for the I-395/Route 9 Connector study has been removed. Any historical information is available upon request.