Carroll Plantation ? Crews will be replacing a culvert in Carroll Plantation beginning on August 4th.
The location is on Route 6 approximately 4.79 miles east of the intersection of Bottle Lake Road and Route 6 or .041 of a mile east of the intersection of North Road and Route 6. The work zone extends 500ft. on each side of this location.
Peru/Mexico ? Starting on Monday, August 4th, crews will be inspecting the Androscoggin River Bridge on North Main Street that links the towns of Peru and Mexico.
There will be one lane of alternating one-way traffic for passenger vehicles only. No heavy trucks will be allowed over the bridge during the inspection hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Currently, the bridge is posted at 25 tons.
The inspection will take place from Monday, August 4th to Wednesday, August 7th.
This inspection is part of a federal bi-annual inspection program to ensure the safety of the bridge.
Gardiner ? Beginning on Monday, August 4th, crews will be working on the Bridge Street Bridge (near the intersection of Water Street and Bridge Street in Gardiner) from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Motorists should allow extra time traveling through the work zone with alternating one-way traffic controlled by flaggers. Work involves joint repair at each end of the bridge.
It is anticipated all work will be completed on Friday, August 8th.
Greene ? Crews will be performing a culvert replacement project on the Allen Pond Road in Greene beginning on Monday, August 4th.
Allen Pond Road will be closed approximately five miles north of the Route 202 intersection. Motorists will follow the detour route from Allen Pond Road to Addition Road to North Line Road to Church Hill Road then back to Allen Park Road.
While weather dependent, it is anticipated all work will be completed by Wednesday, August 6th.
Newcastle ? Beginning on Tuesday, August 5th crews will be replacing a failing culvert on Route 213 in Newcastle.
Route 213 will be closed approximately 1.3 miles from the intersection of Route 213 and Route 215. The fourteen mile detour route will take motorists from Route 215 to Route 126 to Route 213.
It is anticipated all work will be completed by the end of the day on Thursday, August 7th.
This $30,000 culvert replacement project will be performed by N.F. Luce, Inc. of Anson
Richmond ? On Tuesday, August 5th, crews will be replacing an existing culvert on Alexander Reed Road, necessitating a closure approximately 250ft. from the intersection of Alexander Reed Road and Grindstone Crank Road.
Motorists will be detoured 0.37 of a mile from Alexander Reed Road to Lincoln Street to Grindstone Crank Road then back to Alexander Reed Road.
This is a one day project and it is anticipated all work will be completed by the end of the day on Tuesday, August 5th.
Buxton/Hollis ? As a result of an analysis of the Canal Bridge that connects the towns of Hollis and Buxton on Route 4A, the bridge is being posted to 10 tons immediately.
The late spring inspection and recent analysis revealed that the bridge?s gusset plates, which are the flat plates connecting the main truss members, had deteriorated to the point that they are unable to carry all legal loads.
Mitigating repair options will begin immediately. It is too early to predict what and when these options will be put in place.
Saco ? As the paving and milling project continues on I-195 in Saco, ramp closures are scheduled for this week beginning Wednesday, August 6th. The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, August 6th:
Exit 1 eastbound off-ramp will be closed from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Exit 1 eastbound on-ramp will be closed from 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Exit 2A eastbound off-ramp will be closed from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 7th:
Exit 2B eastbound off-ramp will be closed from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Bangor ? Crews will be working on Interstate 95 during the overnight hours on the Union Street Bridge project in Bangor. This work involves closing one lane of traffic on the interstate to allow for construction to take place safely between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The current schedule for the week of August 11th is as follows:
Monday, August 11th: The northbound passing lane will be closed
Tuesday, August 12th: The northbound passing lane will be closed
Motorists are advised to follow appropriate signage and detour routes through the work zones.
Grafton Township ? Crews will be replacing a box culvert in Grafton Township beginning on Monday, August 11th.
The project will be on Route 26 approximately 1.78 miles northerly of the Newry town line. Temporary traffic signals will be used to provide alternating one-way traffic for motorists for the duration of the project.
It is anticipated all work will be completed by mid-October.
Drew Corporation of Lovell will perform this $258,000 project.