Project Updates

December 2025

Crews installed the new control cabinet at the southbound off‑ramp on Broadway and began setting pedestrian signal poles, while also continuing support-of-excavation wall installation at both abutments of the I‑95 southbound bridge. 

Crews working on the I‑95 southbound bridge over Broadway continued installing support-of-excavation walls at both abutments and began installing drainage along the southbound on‑ramp. 

November 2025

Crews continued installing conduit and underground foundations for traffic and pedestrian signals at the southbound ramp locations on Broadway, while maintaining work on support-of-excavation walls at both abutments of the I‑95 southbound bridge using two cranes, one at each abutment. Crews ran conduit under Broadway to connect to the power feed on the west side of the roadway, while on the I‑95 southbound bridge they began Phase 4 work, completed removal of the old bridge, and started installing support-of-excavation walls at both abutments. 

October 2025

Nighttime closures of Broadway in Bangor were done in late October to facilitate the demolition of the I 95 southbound bridge over Broadway. Broadway was closed to all vehicular traffic. Flaggers were onsite to assist pedestrians safely through the work zone during the closure period.  The I-95 Northbound Exit 185 off ramp to Broadway in Bangor was closed. The closure was to complete critical interstate and ramp reconstruction in the safest and most expeditious way possible. Crews increased the interstate profile by up to 2 ½ feet, realignment of the offramp, repaving, and installing new guardrail.

September 2025

In September, crews installed most of the conduit and underground foundations for the traffic and pedestrian signals at the Center Street intersection on Broadway. On the bridge itself, crews completed concrete placement for the northbound bridge components, set the beams and poured the deck, paved the approaches and bridge deck, and shifted traffic onto the new northbound portion of the structure.

April 2025

In April, crews on the I‑95 northbound bridge over Broadway installed forms for the breast walls at both abutments, then placed rebar and formwork for the north abutment wingwall before pouring the concrete. They also began installing rebar and forms for the south abutment wingwall and planned to erect the bridge beams in May.

February 2025

In February, work on the I‑95 northbound bridge over Broadway advanced in Stage 3 at both abutments as crews completed installation of the support-of-excavation wall at Abutment 1, began driving H‑piles there, and then progressed to having nearly all piles installed after clearing snow and ice inside the excavation so granular borrow could be placed. At Abutment 2, Stage 3 activities included installing and cutting H‑piles to elevation, fine‑grading the granular borrow beneath the footing, setting forms and rebar, and placing the first permanent concrete for the new bridge.

January 2025

In January, crews on the I‑95 northbound bridge over Broadway installed the support‑of‑excavation wall for Abutment 2 in Stage 3 so foundation excavation could reach the bottom of the future footings before pile driving begins in the following weeks. They also started installing the support‑of‑excavation wall for Abutment 1 in Stage 3, work expected to take several weeks, while maintaining traffic control, pavement markings, and erosion control around the site.

June 2024

Site activities throughout the month of June have revolved around setting up the temporary Acrow bridge, which involved the setting up of temporary barriers and safety walls. The temporary bridge was extended out across Broadway. The bridge was then decked over. Remaining work consisted of ramp work and setting detour signage.

May 2024

Throughout May New England Infrastructure and their subcontractors continued work on the I-95 temporary detour. The temporary diversion sheet pile wall is installed and backfilled. The contractors are working on installing the temporary bridge foundations and constructing the temporary bridge. As the bridge is built, it will be pushed out over Broadway in sections and then additional sections will be added, and then pushed again, until all the way across. Subcontractors continue to work on highway lighting. All the highway lighting foundations have been placed on the west side of the southbound exit ramp. The subcontractors have also placed all the conduit between the new highway light post foundations.

April 2024

Throughout April crews worked on the tiebacks on the northern retaining wall for the temporary bridge and detour. Backfill operations continued on the northern side of the retaining wall. Temporary foundation piles were installed on the south side of the bridge.

March 2024

Throughout March, crews have nearly finished the temporary retaining wall and the installation of the temporary bridge foundation on the south side of the bridge. The sheet piles and tie-backs were installed along with placing the backfill. Crews were onsite to drive the h-piles for the foundation of the temporary bridge. Work on the north side of the bridge has seen the contractor nearly completing the installation of the sheet piles for the temporary wall. They are currently working on installing the backfill and tie-backs. Almost all of the utility work has been completed, except for the removal of the old poles.

January 2024

H.B. Fleming completed driving sheet-piles for the temporary bridge's south end. Utilities were onsite to relocate necessary items for the temporary bridge and approaches. Northeast Traffic removed the overhead sign structure and relocated signs for northbound traffic. The temporary retaining wall on the south side of the bridge was installed, and backfilling started. Installation of the temporary retaining wall on the north side also commenced.

Bangor Broadway Bridge Project Updates 2023

October 2023

New England Infrastructure’s subcontractor continues to excavate and place gravel along the southbound exit ramp in preparation for shifting traffic for the temporary bridge. The contractor also placed concrete barriers to provide a safety barrier for work along the off ramp at this time. The utility work necessary for the installation of the temporary bridge has started. Frazier Signal Tech started on the installation of the electrical duct bank. They crossed both right turn lanes on the southbound exit. The remainder of the duct bank will be completed with the installation of the electrical vault. A new utility pole for the highway lighting has been placed and some of the temporary signals have been installed. By the end of this month, the subcontractor will have removed the raised granite island at the end of the Southbound exit ramp. The contractor continued working on grubbing the area between the southbound roadway and the exit ramp in preparation for the temporary approach and bridge. They are also installing an access road for the equipment to set the temporary retaining wall. Survey has been onsite several times to continue with the layout process. Additionally, the contractor has continued to work on the electrical duct bank and vault. The vault was set this month and is ready for the power company to utilize that portion of the work.

September 2023

In mid-September work began on a multi-year project replacing the bridge that carries Broadway over I-95 in Bangor. A traffic control plan has been implemented. Advance warning signage has been posted, barriers are set, and other signage installed. Survey crews have been onsite and provided layout information for the south-bound exit ramp. Excavation has begun, with activities later in the month focused on the installation of an electrical duct bank and vault.