FALMOUTH - As part of the ongoing work to replace the bridge that carries Bucknam Road over I-295 in Falmouth, the Maine Department of Transportation will be closing I-295 at Exit 10 for short periods of time several on four separate nights next week. Each night's closure will last no longer than 25 minutes and will occur between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. These closures are required to accommodate utility work. Maine State Police will assist MaineDOT. The department will also be using message boards to alert drivers of the closure.

AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Transportation has received a final determination from the Federal Highway Administration that allows MaineDOT to replace the Frank J. Wood Bridge between Topsham and Brunswick.

This finding comes after a years-long, exhaustive federal regulatory and legal process. That process has confirmed MaineDOT's original conclusion that the safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of replacing the bridge is the best solution.

PORTLAND - Paint from has peeled and flaked from three I-295 interstate bridges within the City of Portland, necessitating lane closures while the debris is cleaned up and removed. The Maine Department of Transportation, working with guidance from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, will begin the clean-up process on Thursday, February 9th. It is expected to be completed prior to the weekend.

JEFFERSON - A large culvert on Route 17 in Jefferson collapsed earlier this evening. The location of the culvert is east of Route 32, near Peaslee's Quick Stop. MaineDOT Crews have set up an 11-mile detour utilizing Route 32, Route 126, and Route 220, until an assessment can be performed to determine what is necessary to reopen the roadway. Motorists are encouraged to follow the posted detour signage in place.

SOUTH PORTLAND - The Maine Department of Transportation will be reducing traffic to one lane on I-295 NB beginning 0.12 miles north of the Scarborough town line and extending north for roughly 7.5 miles to the Falmouth town line. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from approximately 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. beginning March 19 and going through the late 2023. These closures are required to accommodate median work and improvements being made to safety and drainage.

The contractor on this project is Pike Industries Inc. of Westbrook. The contract amount is $19,796,315.00.

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YARMOUTH - The Maine Department of Transportation will be reducing traffic to one lane on I-295 SB 0.5 miles north of Exit 17 from approximately 10 PM to 6 AM beginning March 1. At this time, the passing lane on I-295 SB will be shut down and all I-295 SB traffic will be shifted to one lane. Exit 17 will remain open during these times. Night work is expected to occur until Friday morning, March 3rd. These closures are required to accommodate median work.

JEFFERSON - The Maine Department of Transportation will be replacing a culvert on Route 17 in Jefferson. The new culvert will be bigger than the previous one to increase the resiliency of this infrastructure. This new culvert has an expected life of 100 years. This work requires the full closure of part of Route 17 until March 24, 2023. The closure area is east of Route 32, near Peaslee's Quick Stop.Detoured traffic should use Route 32, Route 126, and Route 220.

The contractor on this project is T Buck Construction of Turner. The contract amount is $1,496,111.00.

AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Transportation is replacing the Rines Hill Bridge on Water Street over the Maine Central Railroad in Augusta. The current bridge is more than 90 years old and at the end of its useful service life.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY - The Maine Department of Transportation will be resuming night work on the approximately 7.5 miles of I-295 in Portland and South Portland (between the Scarborough and Falmouth town lines). Crews will be replacing paving and median walls while also working to improve drainage and safety. Work on this project had been suspended for the winter but will resume on Sunday, March 19th. Crews are permitted to work between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., beginning Sunday nights and ending Friday mornings. All project work is scheduled to be finished by October 15th.

LISBON - The Maine Department of Transportation is resuming highway reconstruction work on Route 125 (Main Street) in Lisbon. Work on this project started in March 2022 but was suspended during the winter. Work will resume on Monday, March 20th. The construction area begins at the intersection of Routes 125 and 196 and continues northeasterly to Huston Street. In addition to reconstructing the road, this project involves improving drainage, replacing water and sewer lines, and installing new sidewalks. All work is scheduled to be completed by December 8th.