Bar Harbor ? MaineDOT crews begin work on the Babsons Bridge in Bar Harbor this week. This project begins at the intersection of Route 102 and extends east on Route 198 for approximately 1,500 ft.

Temporary traffic lights will be on scene to assist in alternating one-way traffic through the work zone during daytime hours. Both lanes of travel will be open during the evening and overnight.

This work includes sealing the surface deck to maintain the service life of this bridge. It is anticipated the project will be completed by the middle of May.

Fryeburg ? Due to a structural deficiency, the Red Iron McNeil Road Bridge on McNeil Road in Fryeburg is closed. Crews have placed signs guiding motorists along a short detour route.

Travelers are advised to use caution and to follow the detour route.

Kittery ? Crews will begin work on the southbound I-95 on-ramp in Kittery on Thursday, April 4th. Ramp ?M? leads motorists from the Kittery outlet shopping area on Route 1 onto the interstate for those going south. Wearing surface replacement and incidental work will reduce the current two lane ramp to one lane until construction activity ends in mid-June.

Motorists may experience delays during peak travel times.

Wyman and Simpson, Inc. of Richmond will perform this work which will extend the life of the bridge deck and upgrade safety features.

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Falmouth ? Traffic is down to one lane on the Route 1 Martin's Point Bridge between Falmouth and Portland since yesterday as crews are installing drainage on the Falmouth side of the bridge abutment. The work should be completed by the end of the day today but may continue into Saturday morning. Motorists should expect delays and allow for extra time.

Augusta ? The northbound on-ramp of I-95 Exit 113 in Augusta will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, April 22. Drivers wishing to enter I-95 northbound lanes from Route 3 and north Augusta will be guided to a detour on Route 104 to the northbound on-ramp at Exit 120 in Sidney.

The detour will remain in effect for approximately 30 days, weather permitting, while work crews reconstruct the Exit 113 northbound on-ramp. MaineDOT is placing numerous signs in the area and along the detour route, and is asking drivers to please plan ahead and allow extra time for their travel.

Southport ? Work begins on the deck of the Southport Bridge on Monday, April 29th. The project includes replacing parts of the grid deck that have worn over time.

Motorists should expect short delays with alternating one-way traffic during the daylight hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. until the end of May.

Night work, which includes alternating one-way traffic, begins at the end of May from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

It is anticipated all work will be completed by the end of June.

Wiscasset ? Work to replace the bridge wearing surface and joints on the Donald E. Davey Bridge in Wiscasset begins on Friday, April 26th.

For the duration of this work, there will be two 11 ft. 6 inch lanes of traffic from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and one lane of alternating one-way traffic between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.

While work may occur both during the day and nighttime hours, no work will be allowed on Sundays between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wide loads will be restricted.

Deer Isle ? The bi-annual NBIS (National Bridge Inspection Standards) bridge inspection on the Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge will start on Monday, April 29th.

This bridge, on the Deer Isle-Sedgwick town line, will include alternating one-way traffic with flaggers to assist motorists.

Travelers should expect slight delays.

Weather permitting, the inspection, performed by TransSystems of Boston, will be completed by the end of May.

Kittery ? Twelve million dollars in savings has been targeted by the team working on the replacement of the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge that crosses the Piscataqua River between Portsmouth and Kittery. The original estimate of $172 million has been reduced to $160 million. This figure includes the design, engineering, property acquisition and construction of the new bridge. The bridge is slated for replacement in 2014.

Prospect ? The Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory in Prospect will be opening on May 24th this year. While traditionally opening for tours on May 1st, the demolition of the Waldo-Hancock Bridge has pushed the date back so the contractor crew can have the needed space and time to safely finish their work.

When the Observatory opens on May 24th, normal visitor hours will resume from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the exception of July and August, when the extended hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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