Portland - MaineDOT contractors will be painting bridges in the greater Portland area this summer for the next two to four months.

The first three bridges are the Deering Avenue Bridge over I-295 and the I-295 northbound and southbound bridges over Preble Street. The work involves removing the existing paint, and reapplying a new and improved paint system. To minimize impacts on traffic, most of this work will be performed overnight between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. at Deering Avenue, and between 7 p.m. and 7a.m. at Preble Street.

Augusta ? Today, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) was notified that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will award $7,719,173 in grant funding to the Maine Intermodal Port Productivity Project (MIPPP) for infrastructure improvements at the International Marine Terminal (IMT) in Portland.

Yarmouth ? Crews will be selectively cutting trees along I-295 in Yarmouth and Freeport beginning later this month.

Work will be on I-295 from mile marker 14 to mile marker 21 both north and southbound. While there will be no lane closures, this daytime operation may require the occasional closure of shoulders. Motorists are advised to stay alert and remain focused on their driving while traveling through a work zone.

Lisbon/Durham ? The new Lisbon/Durham Bridge, which carries Route 9/125 over the Androscoggin River, has opened to traffic today, Monday, July 11th.

This $6 million bridge project began in November of 2014 and will be finished approximately one year early.

Holden ? A crash on Route 1A in Holden near the upper Dedham Road intersection has reduced Route 1A to one lane of alternating traffic. Fire and police are on scene reconstructing the crash. Motorists should expect lengthy delays until further notice.

Augusta ? Overnight paving will take place on I-295 through Brunswick, Freeport, Yarmouth, Cumberland and Falmouth beginning on Monday, July 18th.

Paving southbound on I-295 will begin at the southerly end of the Androscoggin River Bridge in Brunswick and extend 21.51 miles south to the Falmouth/Portland line.

Paving northbound on I-295 will begin at the Portland/Falmouth town line and extend 21.51 miles north to the Androscoggin River Bridge in Brunswick.

Augusta ? Crews will be milling the pavement on I-95 in the Augusta area in the overnight hours beginning on Tuesday, July 19th.

The schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, July 19th:

Exit 112A off-ramp for Interstate 95 northbound will be closed for milling operations from 10 p.m. to 1a.m. Ramp may reopen early if possible. Once reopened, Exit 112B will be closed.

Exit 112B off-ramp for Interstate 95 northbound will be closed for milling operations from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Ramp may reopen early if possible.

East Machias ? The bridge that carries traffic over the East Machias River on Route 191 in East Machias has been closed.

The temporary bridge that is in place due to a bridge replacement project was struck by a vehicle this afternoon. MaineDOT engineers are evaluating the extent of damage and will keep the bridge closed until further notice.

Motorists will follow the approximately 40 mile signed detour route.

Notifications will be sent when the temporary bridge is back open to traffic.

East Machias ? The bridge that carries traffic over the East Machias River on Route 191 in East Machias is now open to traffic.

The temporary bridge that is in place due to a bridge replacement project was struck by a vehicle yesterday afternoon. Crews repaired that area of the bridge and have now deemed it safe for vehicles.

Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling through the work zone.

Brewer/Eddington/Holden ? The Maine Department of Transportation will conduct an informational meeting regarding on the I-395/Route 9 Connector on Wednesday, July 20th at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Eddington Elementary School located at 440 Main Road (Route 9) in Eddington. While the meeting is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., MaineDOT staff will be available for individual questions before the meeting starting at 5:00 p.m. as well as after the meeting until all individual questions are addressed.