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Trenton ? Crews have wrapped up paving for the season on a $2.3 million project on Routes 3 and 230 in Trenton. The project includes reconstruction of portions of Routes 3 and 230, and redesign of the intersection of these routes including new turning lanes and a traffic signal.
Hollis ? The new Bonny Eagle Bridge, spanning the Saco River on the Hollis/Standish town line, is now open to two-way traffic. Crews have finished construction of the new bridge and will be starting the demolition of the old covered bridge.
Motorists will continue to see construction equipment on the side of the roadway on either of the approaches, with alternating one-way traffic expected to be implemented in a couple of weeks. This is necessary to remove additional equipment and prepare for the demolition of the covered bridge.
Augusta ? Now that the 2012 construction season has come to an end, MaineDOT reports that end-of-season figures are in alignment with the LePage Administration?s commitment to Maine?s taxpayers of ?doing more with less.?
Fairfield ? Crews will be performing repairs to the Route 201 overpass in Fairfield starting Tuesday morning, January 8th at 9 a.m., necessitating the closure of the northbound Exit 133. This effort will continue all day on Wednesday and the early part of Thursday, January 10th.
Motorists will be expected to utilize Exit 132 through this period.
Kittery ? The Sarah Mildred Long Bridge in Kittery is undergoing repairs necessitating its closure on Thursday, January 24th and possibly Friday, January 25th.
After bridge controllers attempted to raise the lift span on Wednesday afternoon, a section did not align properly and therefore would not fully close.
Crews will be on the bridge through the day today with the possible repairs continuing into tomorrow.
YARMOUTH. The Maine Department of Transportation unveiled plans today for multi-faceted highway improvement project that will have mapmakers redrawing the Exit 15 interchange for Interstate 295 and U.S. Route 1.
The Yarmouth project will provide new access to I-295 northbound from Route 1 and improve safety at the Exit 15 interchange by modifying and improving the existing ramp configurations. A new Park & Ride Commuter Lot will also be constructed as part of the project.
Woolwich ? MaineDOT is rehabilitating the Station 46 Bridge that spans the Mane Eastern Rail tracks in Woolwich starting this month. While this effort will continue until mid-August, traffic impacts will end by mid-June when crews start repairing the underside of the bridge. Though most of the work will take place during the day, two 10 ft. 6 inch lanes of traffic will be maintained at all times. Wide loads will be prohibited while construction is under way.
The contract for this bridge rehabilitation has been awarded to Wyman and Simpson, Inc. of Richmond for $1.17 million.
YARMOUTH. MaineDOT is reminding drivers that highway crews have installed barricades at Interstate 295?s north bound Exit 15 signaling that improvements at this busy interchange have begun in earnest.
Closing the exit was required In order to work safely and efficiently as crews construct a new north bound on-ramp at Exit 15.
Abbot ? Rehabilitation work is underway on the Page-Carr Bridge in Abbot at the Routes 6 & 15 intersection. This work includes installing a new concrete deck and wearing surface, and replacing the bearings and bridge joints. In addition, scour measures are being put into place for the piers and abutments.
Traffic will be maintained using flaggers with one lane of alternating two-way traffic. Jersey barriers will be installed and temporary traffic lights will assist motorists.