MACHIAS - The Maine Department of Transportation will be replacing the surface of the bridge that carries Route 1 over the Machias River in the Town of Machias. The project area runs between the intersections of Route 1 and O'Brien Ave. and Water St. Work will begin on the night of Sunday, June 16th. This project is scheduled to last no more than two weeks; it will be done by July 7th at the latest. All work will be night work done between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Drivers should expect alternating, one-way traffic during construction times. The contractor for this work is Gordon Contracting of Sangerville.