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MaineDOT Provides Reminder on the Ticonic Bridge Closure
MaineDOT Provides Reminder on the Ticonic Bridge Closure | Maine Department of Transportation Home Skip to top navigation Skip to side navigation Skip to content Skip to footer MaineDOT Provides Reminder on the Ticonic Bridge Closure 9/29/2025 WATERVILLE/WINSLOW - From September 29th, 2025, at 12AM, through November 1st, 2025, at 6 AM, the project will be closing the Ticonic Bridge to all traffic for construction activities requiring access to the entire bridge. Both pedestrians and vehicles will be required to follow the posted detour routes. Cars are detoured south via Carter Memorial Bridge; pedestrians are detoured north via Two Cent Bridge. Message boards will be used to inform drivers of the closure. On November 1st, westbound vehicle traffic will remain prohibited from the bridge. Westbound traffic should continue to follow the detour routes that are posted. Eastbound traffic will be reopened at 6 AM on November 1st and access to the bridge will be allowed during the westbound detour. The contractor on this project is Cianbro. The contract amount is $52.8 million.
Route 1 Ramp Closures Scheduled Overnight in Brunswick
Route 1 Ramp Closures Scheduled Overnight in Brunswick | Maine Department of Transportation Home Skip to top navigation Skip to side navigation Skip to content Skip to footer Route 1 Ramp Closures Scheduled Overnight in Brunswick 9/29/2025 BRUNSWICK - The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing the on ramp to U.S. Route 1 Southbound from Cooks Corner and the off ramp from Route 1 Southbound to Route 196 (Brunswick Topsham Bypass) on September 29 from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The ramps will be closed with signs and cones, and traffic will be expected to use the next available exit. Drivers heading towards Route 1 Southbound from Cooks Corner should remain on Route 24(Bath Road) to Maine Street. Drivers heading towards the Brunswick Topsham Bypass (Route 196) over the Androscoggin River via Route 1 Southbound should use the next exit which leads to Maine Street/Frank J. Wood Bridge. This closure is part of an ongoing highway rehabilitation project. The project area begins 0.17 miles east of Cushing Street and extends east 3.02 miles as well as 0.70 miles west of Old Bath Road and extends west 3.39 miles. The project area includes all approaches and ramps. This project consists of highway rehabilitation, pavement milling, hot mix asphalt overlay, and safety improvements. The contractor on this project is Coastal Road Repair of Westbrook, Maine. The contract amount is $15,544,396.25.
MaineDOT Awards $2 Million to Strengthen Transit Across Maine
MaineDOT Awards $2 Million to Strengthen Transit Across Maine | Maine Department of Transportation Home Skip to top navigation Skip to side navigation Skip to content Skip to footer MaineDOT Awards $2 Million to Strengthen Transit Across Maine 10/01/2025 MaineDOT Awards $2 Million to Strengthen Transit Across Maine Funding supports seventeen projects designed to expand service, modernize systems, and meet statewide transportation goals (AUGUSTA – October 1, 2025) – The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) today announced the award of $2 million in state funds for fiscal year 2026 to support discretionary transit projects across the state. The funding, distributed among ten transit agencies across the state for seventeen projects, will advance the goals of MaineDOT’s 2023 State Transit Plan and other statewide initiatives. Projects were selected based on how well they help: Increase access to transit service Improve public information about available transit options Remove barriers for new riders Address the needs of underserved populations in rural Maine Upgrade transit facilities and fleets Support workforce and labor needs Transition to more environmentally friendly vehicles Award Highlights Aroostook Regional Transportation System – $343,211 to extend and expand a successful workforce transportation project Bangor Community Connector – $320,603 for improved bike racks, a hybrid ADA-accessible vehicle, and mobile fare payment technology Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit – $383,850 for technology improvements, an electric bus charger, a southern Maine microtransit project, and a hybrid bus Kennebec Valley Community Action Program – $209,221 for three new vans Greater Portland Transit District (METRO) – $176,000 for marketing campaigns and system technology upgrades Penquis Community Action Program – $152,000 for three new hybrid SUVs Regional Transportation Program (RTP) – $187,715 for microtransit pilot projects in Harrison and Gorham/Standish West’s Transportation Services – $170,000 for a new bus Western Maine Transportation Services – $6,000 for technology upgrades York County Community Action Corporation – $51,400 for real-time vehicle tracking technology “Our goal is to provide accessible transportation options for all, including those who don’t have access to personal vehicles,” said Acting MaineDOT Commissioner Dale Doughty. “These awards help expand opportunities and address transportation needs throughout our state. We look forward to working with our transit partners and the communities they serve.” “New services like these will make it easier for our neighbors to stay connected to their communities while strengthening transit access in towns that have been underserved for far too long,” added Don Libby, Executive Director of Regional Transportation Program (RTP). “York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC) is honored to receive a MaineDOT discretionary award to advance our public transportation services,” said Tom Reinauer of the York County Community Action Corporation. “This funding enables us to enhance the accessibility and visibility of our on-demand transit by publishing and integrating service data into widely used trip planning platforms. This initiative directly supports YCCAC’s commitment to improving rider experience, expanding mobility choices, and strengthening regional coordination across York County and beyond.” The awarded funds will directly support the objectives outlined in the 2023 Maine State Transit Plan, the 2023 Locally Coordinated Plan, and other MaineDOT planning and policy priorities. Collectively, these projects will expand access, modernize systems, and ensure transit remains a vital resource for Maine’s urban and rural communities.
Route 1 Southbound Ramps in Brunswick Closed Overnight
Route 1 Southbound Ramps in Brunswick Closed Overnight | Maine Department of Transportation Home Skip to top navigation Skip to side navigation Skip to content Skip to footer Route 1 Southbound Ramps in Brunswick Closed Overnight 9/30/2025 BRUNSWICK - The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing the southbound on ramp from Route 196 East (Brunswick-Topsham Bypass) and the southbound off ramp to Maine Street on September 30, 2025, from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The ramps will be closed with signs and cones, and traffic will be expected to use the next available exit. Drivers heading south from Topsham should stay on Route 201/Main Street and re-enter using the Route 1 South on ramp off Main Street in Brunswick. Drivers heading south on Route 1 should use the southbound off ramp from Topsham / Lewiston Route 196 and the Route 24 Exit for the Topsham Bypass. This will bring travelers back to Route 201/Main Street. This closure is part of an ongoing highway rehabilitation project. The project area begins 0.17 miles east of Cushing Street and extends east 3.02 miles as well as 0.70 miles west of Old Bath Road and extends west 3.39 miles. The project area includes all approaches and ramps. This project consists of highway rehabilitation, pavement milling, hot mix asphalt overlay, and safety improvements. The contractor on this project is Coastal Road Repair of Westbrook, Maine. The contract amount is $15,544,396.25.
Oversized Load Transport to Impact Traffic Between Jay and Portland
Oversized Load Transport to Impact Traffic Between Jay and Portland Drivers should plan ahead for delays, road closures, and traffic pattern adjustments. AUGUSTA – September 28, 2026 —The Maine Department of Transportation is issuing an advisory of an oversize load transport of a heat recovery steam generator by Barnhart. On September 29, the transport will begin moving out of Jay at 6 PM and will continue to the next holdover point of either Oxford or Turner until 6 AM. This move is expected to take at least two nights and will involve a convoy of support vehicles, law enforcement escorts, utility crews, and specialized transport personnel. This load will be moving very slowly and may cause delays. Due to the size of this transport, the load and support team will occupy most of the roadway along several sections of the route. The load is 20 feet wide, nearly 20 ft tall and nearly 220 feet long. The load will take up the width of two traveling lanes. Residents and businesses along the route are asked to avoid parking on the street during the movement window. Parked vehicles could obstruct the convoy and create unsafe conditions. The route for the move is Jay: Riley Road to Crash Road; then Route 4, Route 117, Route 26, U.S. Route 202, Route 22, U.S. Route 1, Broadway, and Elm Street in South Portland. Motorists may experience temporary delays, rolling road closures, and traffic pattern adjustments as the convoy progresses. Local police departments and support crews will be managing intersections and roadway access to ensure safe passage. This transport is the first of nine total oversize loads scheduled to move along this route. After the successful delivery of the first load, an updated movement schedule will be released for the remaining eight loads. The next transports are expected to take place over multiple nights over the next two months. MaineDOT appreciates the understanding and patience of the traveling public during this oversize load transport.
SUN Bucks and SUN Meals Programs Return to Aid Summer Food Access for Maine Children
SUN Bucks and SUN Meals Programs Return to Aid Summer Food Access for Maine Children | Department of Health and Human Services Maine.gov Agencies | Online Services | Help | Search Maine.gov DHHS → News → SUN Bucks and SUN Meals Programs Return to Aid Summer Food Access for Maine Children SUN Bucks and SUN Meals Programs Return to Aid Summer Food Access for Maine Children Jun 03, 2026 FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Lindsay Hammes, Maine Department of Health and Human Services [email protected] AUGUSTA— The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) Office for Family Independence (OFI), in partnership with the Maine Department of Education (DOE), is announcing the return of the summer 2026 SUN Bucks and SUN Meals Programs. Together, the Federally-funded SUN Programs help ensure eligible Maine children continue to have access to nutritious food during the summer months when school meals and snacks are unavailable. As families face rising costs for groceries, gas, and other household essentials, access to nutrition support remains critically important. Programs like SUN Bucks and SUN Meals help lessen that gap by reducing food insecurity and supporting healthy development for children across Maine. SUN Bucks - also known as Summer EBT - provides eligible families with a one-time $120 food benefit per school-aged child to help purchase groceries during the summer months. SUN Meals are offered statewide in communities where children have increased need for nutrition support. In addition to traditional meal sites, SUN Meals To-Go provides pick-up and delivery options in many rural areas where transportation or distance may make accessing congregate meal sites more difficult. This summer, DHHS expects SUN Bucks to reach families’ EBT cards by the end of the first week of June. Approximately 85,000 children across Maine are expected to receive SUN Bucks, bringing an estimated $10.2 million in Federal food assistance directly to Maine families, grocery stores, and local economies. “Children should not go hungry, whether school is in session or not. SUN Bucks is an important investment in the health and well-being of Maine children,” said Maine DHHS Commissioner Sara Gagné-Holmes. “As Maine families continue to navigate higher living costs and federal changes to eligibility for SNAP and assistance programs, the SUN Programs support families’ access to nutritious food throughout the summer.” “Approximately 85,000 Maine children will be eligible for SUN Bucks this year, over 99% of them automatically through their qualification in other programs like MaineCare, SNAP, and Child Nutrition Programs,” said DHHS’ OFI Director Ian Yaffe. “Now that benefits are available this week, our priority is making sure that eligible families know about and use them to help offset rising food costs during the summer months, while also supporting local businesses and communities across Maine.” “During the school year, many children across Maine rely on school breakfasts, lunches, and snacks as their consistent sources of healthy, nutritious food,” said Maine Department of Education Child Nutrition Director Jane McLucas. “SUN Bucks and SUN Meals help to bridge the gap in school meal services during summer break, ensuring that children continue to have access to the nutrition they need to learn, grow, and thrive no matter where in the state they are located.” SUN Bucks can be used anywhere SNAP EBT is accepted, including grocery stores and farmers markets, to purchase all foods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meats, and whole grains. The program complements local SUN Meals summer meal sites, operated through the Maine DOE, which provide free meals to children and teens 18 years of age and younger. The USDA’s site finder is expected to be updated to include Maine-specific locations by mid-June. Making Food Access Easier for Maine Children Most eligible children will be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks based on participation in other public benefit programs and, therefore, do not need to fill out an application for this summer’s benefit. In the first two years of the program, approximately 99% of participating households were automatically enrolled. Families will automatically receive SUN Bucks if they have children who attend a school that serves National School Lunch Program meals and who participate in one or more of the following programs: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) MaineCare, with household income at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level Families experiencing homelessness or participating in migrant education programs Most eligible households have already received an eligibility notice from OFI. Families who do not receive SUN Bucks on June 5 but believe their children may qualify can apply through My Maine Connection or by mail. Applications must be received by August 15, 2026, and benefits must be used within approximately four months of when they were issued. How Eligible Families Will Receive SUN Bucks SNAP eligible households: Benefits will automatically be added to the household’s existing Pine Tree EBT (P-EBT) card. Former P-EBT or SUN Bucks households not currently receiving SNAP: Benefits will be added to the previously issued P-EBT card. Newly eligible households not currently receiving SNAP: A new P-EBT card with preloaded benefits will be mailed to the household. Families who no longer have their EBT card can request a replacement through pinetreecard.com or by calling our EBT hotline at 1-800-477-7428. Important Reminders New EBT cards must be activated within 45 days of receipt. SUN Bucks benefits expire approximately four months after issuance, regardless of whether a portion of the funds has been used. Families are encouraged to use their SUN Bucks benefits as soon as possible to help purchase healthy food throughout the summer. For a list of summer meal sites, visit the USDA’s Summer Meals site finder. 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I-295 Partial Northbound Lane Closure in Portland
PORTLAND – The Maine Department of Transportation will conduct emergency guardrail repairs on I-295 northbound between Exits 4 and 5 in Portland on Saturday, September 27, 2025, between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. One lane will be closed during this work. Motorists should anticipate slow traffic and plan for delays in this area while repairs are underway.
MaineDOT to Work Overnight on I-95 Bridges in Hampden and Plymouth
MaineDOT to Work Overnight on I-95 Bridges in Hampden and Plymouth | Maine Department of Transportation Home Skip to top navigation Skip to side navigation Skip to content Skip to footer MaineDOT to Work Overnight on I-95 Bridges in Hampden and Plymouth 8/11/2026 MaineDOT to Work Overnight on I-95 Bridges in Hampden and Plymouth Drivers should plan for single lane traffic on I-95. HAMPDEN/PLYMOUTH– August 11, 2026 – The Maine Department of Transportation has begun a bridge painting project on the I-95 bridges on Cold Brook Road and Route 7. This project will help to preserve and extend the life of the bridges. Drivers heading towards the Route 7 Bridge over I-95 in Plymouth will encounter one lane traffic with temporary traffic lights. Drivers heading on I-95 northbound and southbound will encounter one lane traffic from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. at mile markers 160 to 162 and 179 to 181. Work is expected to be completed by December 2026. The contractor on this project is Royal Bridge Inc., of Palm Harbor, Florida. The contract amount is $1,165,200.00.
MaineDOT to Perform Paving Work on I-95 in Augusta Area
MaineDOT to Perform Paving Work on I-95 in Augusta Area Drivers should plan for ramp and lane closures on I-95. AUGUSTA– August 19, 2026 – Starting August 20, the Maine Department of Transportation will begin a pavement preservation project on I-95 northbound and southbound which includes realigning and improving Ramps 109A southbound and 109 northbound. Northbound, the project begins 0.12 of a mile north of Hallowell Town Line and extends north 3.26 miles. Southbound, the project begins 0.55 of a mile south of Old Belgrade Rd and extends south 3.28 miles. This work includes ramps and approaches. Message boards are in place warning drivers of ramp and lane closures. Work is expected to be completed by Fall 2026. The contractor for this project is All States Construction of Richmond, Maine. The contract amount is $5,738,507.22.
MaineDOT to Change Traffic Pattern in Augusta
MaineDOT to Change Traffic Pattern in Augusta | Maine Department of Transportation Home Skip to top navigation Skip to side navigation Skip to content Skip to footer MaineDOT to Change Traffic Pattern in Augusta 8/25/2026 MaineDOT to Change Traffic Pattern in Augusta AUGUSTA– August 25, 2026 – The Maine Department of Transportation is progressing on the Bangor Street reconstruction project in Augusta. During the week of August 24, 2026, crews will place new base pavement. As part of this project, the traffic pattern of the roadway between approximately Whippers and North Belfast Avenue will be updated to one through-lane in each direction with a shared center turn lane. During the following week of August 31, 2026, the updated traffic pattern will be implemented. All work is weather-dependent and subject to change. Drivers should follow all designated construction signs in the area.
MaineDOT to Repair Sidewalks on Deering Avenue Bridge in Portland
MaineDOT to Repair Sidewalks on Deering Avenue Bridge in Portland Pedestrians should use caution when walking through the work zone. PORTLAND – September 25, 2026 — Starting September 28, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will be performing work on Deering Avenue Bridge over I-295 in Portland for sidewalk repairs. This work will improve pedestrian safety in the area.The project location is 185 feet southeast of the intersection of Washburn Avenue in Portland. Work is expected to be completed by October 16.The north side sidewalk will be shut down as well as the parking area before the Deering Avenue Bridge coming from Park Avenue on the right side of the bridge for equipment. Pedestrians should use caution when traversing the bridge during this project.The work will be performed by MaineDOT. The contract amount is $88,000.
MaineDOT to Perform Statewide Interstate Striping
MaineDOT to Perform Statewide Interstate Striping | Maine Department of Transportation Home Skip to top navigation Skip to side navigation Skip to content Skip to footer MaineDOT to Perform Statewide Interstate Striping 7/31/2026 MaineDOT to Perform Statewide Interstate Striping Drivers should plan for delays. AUGUSTA– July 31, 2026 — From August 3 to August 27, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will conduct night work between 7 P.M and 6 A.M. in Benton, Brunswick, Burnham, Clinton, Fairfield, Newport, Oakland, Palmyra, Pittsfield, West Bath, Bath and Waterville for striping operations on the interstate. The project locations include U.S. Route 1 in both the northbound and southbound directions, extending approximately 5 miles each way from the Cooks Corner interchange in Brunswick to the Viaduct in Bath. Additional project locations include I-95 northbound, beginning 0.17 miles north of Webb Road in Waterville and extending 31.49 miles to the Maine Central Railroad bridge in Newport, and I-95 southbound, beginning at the Somerset Avenue bridge in Pittsfield and extending 15.95 miles to the Clinton-Clausson Bridge over the Kennebec River in Benton. During the project, there will be no lane closures, but the striping operations may cause sporadic temporary traffic delays. The project is expected to be completed by Fall 2026. The contractor on this project is L&D Safety Marking Corporation of Chelsea, Maine. The contract amount is $861,223.00.
MaineDOT to Work on Route 1A in Brewer and Holden
MaineDOT to Work on Route 1A in Brewer and Holden Drivers should plan for delays. BREWER/HOLDEN – September 25, 2026 — Starting September 28, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will be performing work from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM on Route 1A for a highway preservation paving project with drainage and safety improvements. This daytime work is in addition to the night work that started on August 2. The project location begins 0.24 of a mile northwest of the Holden town line and extends southeast 2.79 miles. Project work during the day will continue until October 2 and night work will end on October 23. The project work includes the center turn lane and left and right travel lane surface paving starting at the railroad overpass located adjacent to I-395 & the Route 9 Connector and extending easterly approximately 1.7 miles to the east of Copeland Hill Road. Crews will be paving in one of the three lanes at a time while utilizing the other two lanes to maintain two-way traffic at all times.Drivers should expect to encounter traffic delays. Drivers should seek alternate routes. Drivers that must travel this route need to pay attention when passing through the work zone. The contractor for this project is Eurovia Atlantic Coast/Northeast Construction of Bangor, Maine. The contract amount is $2,673,857.80.
MaineDOT to Work on I-295 Southbound Off-Ramp
MaineDOT to Work on I-295 Southbound Off-Ramp Drivers should plan to use Exit 31 for the duration of the project. BRUNSWICK– August 27, 2026 –Starting September 10, the Maine Department of Transportation will close Exit 28, which is the I-295 southbound off-ramp bridge in Brunswick for up to 14 days for a wearing surface replacement project. Drivers heading southbound on I-295 will need to exit early at Exit 31 in Topsham. Message boards are in place warning drivers of the exit closure. Work is expected to be completed by October 2026. The contractor for this project is Wyman & Simpson of Richmond, Maine. The contract amount is $1,474,830.00.
MaineDOT to Close Stillwater Avenue Bridge For Inspection
MaineDOT to Close Stillwater Avenue Bridge For Inspection OLD TOWN– August 26, 2026 – The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing the temporary bridge over the Stillwater River in Old Town from 8:00 a.m. until mid-afternoon Wednesday, August 26 to allow crews to inspect the site following the August 13 partial collapse of the adjacent bridge under construction. During the closure, traffic will be redirected along the previously utilized detour route. Motorists should allow extra travel time.
MaineDOT Provides Update on Llewellyn Estes Bridge Incident in Old Town
MaineDOT Provides Update on Llewellyn Estes Bridge Incident in Old Town | Maine Department of Transportation Home Skip to top navigation Skip to side navigation Skip to content Skip to footer MaineDOT Provides Update on Llewellyn Estes Bridge Incident in Old Town 8/14/2026 MaineDOT Provides Update on Llewellyn Estes Bridge Incident in Old Town AUGUSTA – August 14, 2026 – MaineDOT is actively collecting data and information from the partners involved in all aspects of the design, fabrication, and construction of the Llewellyn Estates Bridge in Old Town as part of a thorough review of Thursday’s partial bridge collapse. The Department is also coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies, including the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, to identify and mitigate any concerns regarding the status of the structure. At this time no significant environmental impacts have been identified. To ensure safety for the traveling public and for bridge workers, MaineDOT will conduct thorough inspections of the bridge spans and the temporary detour bridge currently carrying traffic. Safety remains the Department’s highest priority. Shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday, a portion of the Llewellen Estes Bridge under construction in Old Town collapsed while a construction crew was pouring concrete for the bridge deck. Construction contractors working on site suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The Llewellen Estes Bridges carry Stillwater Avenue over two channels of the Stillwater River. MaineDOT is currently replacing the two-bridge system and is directing traffic over a temporary bridge during construction. The bridge under construction was not open to motorists at the time of the incident and traffic was not traveling on the affected structure. MaineDOT personnel are on site and are engaged with the contractor and local officials to assess the incident, gather information, conduct a thorough fact-finding review, and to determine next steps. The Department will continue working with all partners involved to minimize impacts to the construction schedule and to those traveling through the area.
MaineDOT to Use Conventional Steel Girders to Complete Stillwater River Bridge Project
MaineDOT to Use Conventional Steel Girders to Complete Stillwater River Bridge Project Engineering assessment of August 13 incident will continue as replacement work advances OLD TOWN - September 24, 2026 — The Maine Department of Transportation will use conventional steel girders for both bridges in the Llewellyn Estes Bridge replacement project over the Stillwater River. The approach provides a timely path toward completion while technical experts continue assessing the cause of the August 13 span failure. Commissioner Dale Doughty approved the recommendation of MaineDOT’s assessment team, which determined that, given the bridge supports already in place, conventional steel girders offer the most expeditious option at this time. “Moving forward with steel girders gives us a practical path toward completing these bridges while we continue the careful engineering work needed to determine what happened,” said Doughty. “We will keep the public informed as that work progresses.” The assessment is ongoing and will require significant time and complex engineering analysis. The decision does not establish the cause of failure or assign responsibility. Most of the foundations and substructure constructed prior to the incident will remain in use. MaineDOT is awaiting the contractor’s final demolition plan for review. Major cleanup and demolition work is expected to begin once the plan is approved and specialized equipment can be mobilized to the site. The Department will provide additional information about construction timing, costs and any changes affecting travelers as those details are established. Project updates, frequently asked questions, the complete memo from the assessment team, and previously released information are available on MaineDOT’s Old Town Stillwater Avenue Bridge Replacement webpage.
MaineDOT to Temporarily Close Ouellette Road in Cross Lake
MaineDOT to Temporarily Close Ouellette Road in Cross Lake 9/14/2026 MaineDOT to Temporarily Close Ouellette Road in Cross Lake Drivers should plan to use the detour route. CROSS LAKE– September 14, 2026 – The Maine Department of Transportation has closed Ouellette Road for up to 21 days for a large culvert replacement project of Sullimond Brook Bridge over West Fork Dickey Brook. The project location is 0.91 of a mile north of Route 161. Drivers will need to take Flat Mountain Road to Route 162/Main Street and then Sinclair Road to get back to Route 161/Caribou Road. Detour signs are in place to guide motorists through the detour route. Work is expected to be completed by fall 2026. The contractor for this project is Ed Pelletier & Sons of Madawaska, Maine. The contract amount is $452,150.00.
MaineDOT Announces Nighttime Closure for Broadway Bridge in Bangor
MaineDOT Announces Nighttime Closure for Broadway Bridge in Bangor Drivers should plan for detours. BANGOR– August 5, 2026 – The Maine Department of Transportation will be implementing a nighttime closure of Broadway under the I-95 bridge in Bangor on August 13, between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. The project work consists of removing the existing concrete barrier and steel sheets below the bridge. During these hours, Broadway will be closed to all vehicular traffic. Flaggers will be onsite to assist pedestrians through the work zone during the closure period. This work is part of the ongoing bridge replacement project on I‑95. Motorists must follow posted detour signs. The detour map is provided in this message. MaineDOT appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as we complete this important infrastructure improvement.
MaineDOT to Perform Nighttime Closures of Old Town Llewellyn Estes Temporary Detour
MaineDOT to Perform Nighttime Closures of Old Town Llewellyn Estes Temporary Detour | Maine Department of Transportation Home Skip to top navigation Skip to side navigation Skip to content Skip to footer MaineDOT to Perform Nighttime Closures of Old Town Llewellyn Estes Temporary Detour 9/22/2026 MaineDOT to Perform Nighttime Closures of Old Town Llewellyn Estes Temporary Detour OLD TOWN – September 22, 2026 — The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will be conducting nighttime closures of the temporary Llewellyn Estes Bridge over Stillwater River in Old Town from September 27 to October 2 from 8 PM to 5 AM each night in order to perform winter preparations of the temporary detour. The project work includes realignment of the pedestrian curb, insulating the deck panels to the girders, tightening deck anchors, and addressing water and sewer hold downs. Message boards will be in place advising of the upcoming closure. Motorists will need to take Bennoch Road to North Main Street to College Avenue to get back onto Stillwater Avenue. The contractor for this project is Reed & Reed, Inc. of Woolwich, Maine. MaineDOT appreciates the understanding and patience of the traveling public during this closure period.
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