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2022 News Releases
- 12/27/2022: Road Closure in Waterville
- 12/15/2022: MaineDOT Enhances Efforts to Recruit More Snowfighters
- 12/14/2022: Emergency Bridge Closure in Old Town on Thursday Night
- 12/14/2022: The Hampden Bridge Bundle Project Is Finished
- 12/6/2022: MaineDOT Releases Results of Landfill Investigation in Machias
- 11/29/2022: Paving and Drainage Work on Depot Road in Gray
- 11/29/2022: The "Veranda Plan" Is Finished
- 11/28/2022: UPDATE: Casco Bay Bridge Weight Restriction
- 11/21/2022: Bridge Replacements over I-295 in Falmouth
- 11/17/2022: Traffic Impacts on Western Avenue in Augusta
- 11/2/2022: MaineDOT Awards First Workforce Transportation Pilot Funds
- 11/1/2022: Temporary Bridge Closures in T3 Indian Purchase
- 10/27/2022: Upcoming Night Work on Route 1 in Yarmouth
- 10/20/2022: Culvert Replacement Work in Clinton
- 10/19/2022: Update on Route 9 Closure in Durham
- 10/18/2022: UPDATE: Culvert Failure on Route 9 in Durham (MEDIA AVAILABILITY TOMORROW)
- 10/18/2022: New England 511 Website Upgrade
- 10/14/2022: Frank J. Wood Bridge Inspection
- 10/14/2022: Veranda Plan: Final Paving Work Next Week
- 10/6/2022: GO MAINE Launches Fall Way 2 GO MAINE Challenge
- 10/6/2022: MaineDOT and MTA Statements on the Loss at CPM Constructors
- 10/4/2022: Culvert Replacement Work in Eliot
- 9/29/2022: I-95 Ramp Closure in Fairfield Tomorrow Night
- 9/26/2022: I-95 Bridge Work in Pittsfield
- 9/26/2022: UPDATE: I-95 Ramp Closures in Waterville and Oakland
- 9/13/2022: Paving Work on Route 16 in Alton
- 9/9/2022: Interstate Ramp Closure in Fairfield
- 9/9/2022: Interstate Ramp Closure in Waterville
- 8/29/2022: CORRECTION: Interstate Ramp Closures in Waterville This Week
- 8/29/2022: Hampden Bridge Bundle Road Closure
- 8/23/2022: Culvert Work on Route 125 in Lisbon
- 8/23/2022: Culvert Work on Route 9 in Berwick
- 8/23/2022: Interstate Ramp Closures in Fairfield Tonight and Tomorrow Night
- 8/17/2022: Emergency Road Closure in Belgrade
- 8/17/2022: MaineDOT Installing Solar Arrays at Three Sites in Augusta
- 8/15/2022: Route 1 Culvert Replacement in Stockton Springs
- 8/14/2022: Interstate Ramp Closures in Fairfield Tonight
- 8/10/2022: Farmingdale Culvert Replacement Work
- 8/9/2022: Emergency Road Closure in Jackman
- 8/9/2022: Hampden Bridge Bundle: Fourth New Southbound Bridge Opening
- 8/3/2022: Paving Work in New Gloucester/Auburn
- 8/2/2022: Delay in Signal Activation in Westbrook
- 8/2/2022: Brewer Riverwalk Work Continues
- 8/2/2022: Interstate Ramp Closure in Waterville
- 7/29/2022: Hampden Bridge Bundle: Emerson Mill Road Closure
- 7/29/2022: Upcoming Bridge Work in Biddeford
- 7/29/2022: Route 108 Paving Work in Peru
- 7/28/2022: Interstate Ramp Closure in Waterville Tonight
- 7/27/2022: Traffic Signal Work in Cumberland Mills Rotary in Westbrook
- 7/26/2022: Frank J. Wood Bridge Replacement Project Moving Forward
- 7/21/2022: Route 26 Work in Woodstock
- 7/19/2022: Stillwater Avenue Bridge Weight Restrictions, Plans for Replacement
- 7/15/2022: Road Closure on Route 2 in Orono Next Month
- 7/15/2022: I-95 Ramp Closures in Waterville and Fairfield
- 7/8/2022: Route 24 Paving Work in Brunswick
- 7/8/2022: Route 201 Paving Work in Topsham
- 7/8/2022: Pipe Replacement in Bremen
- 7/6/2022: Bridge Replacements over I-295 in Freeport
- 7/1/2022: Route 1 to reopen in Cyr Plantation
- 7/1/2022: Ferry Service to Resume Regular Schedule
- 7/1/2022: Traffic Sensor Work on Route 1 in Presque Isle
- 6/30/2022: Update: Temporary Change in Ferry Service
- 6/28/2022: Temporary Change in Ferry Service
- 6/24/2022: Paving Work on Routes 4 and 236 in York County
- 6/23/2022: I-95 Ramp Closures in Fairfield
- 6/23/2022: Maine State Ferry Service Launches Online Ticketing System
- 6/21/2022: Hampden Bridge Bundle: Third New Southbound Bridge Opening
- 6/21/2022: Veranda Plan: Overnight Paving on I-295 Next Week
- 6/17/2022: UPDATE: Work Continues to Repair Route 1 in Cyr Plantation
- 6/16/2022: Road and Intersection Improvements Near Downtown Camden
- 6/15/2022: Road Work Will Close Part of Route 1 in Brunswick Next Week
- 6/10/2022: I-95 Ramp Closures in Fairfield
- 6/9/2022: MaineDOT Identifies Preferred Alternative in Machias
- 6/9/2022: Parkway Road Work in Bethel
- 6/9/2022: Route 26 Work in Bethel
- 6/9/2022: Route 26 Work in Greenwood and Woodstock
- 6/3/2022: Interstate Ramp Closure in Waterville
- 6/1/2022: Hampden Bridge Bundle Traffic Shifting to New Southbound Interstate Bridges
- 5/26/2022: CORRECTION: Ferry Service to Vinalhaven Reduced This Weekend
- 5/26/2022: River Road Work in Boothbay Next Month
- 5/26/2022: Interstate Ramp Closure in Waterville Tonight
- 5/26/2022: Madawaska International Bridge Inspection
- 5/24/2022: Final Phase of Greater Bangor Interstate Paving Project
- 5/24/2022: Prentiss Bridge Work
- 5/24/2022: First New Southbound Bridge Opens in Hampden
- 5/20/2022: Road Work Resumes on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville
- 5/20/2022: Route 202 Work Resumes in Gorham and Windham
- 5/20/2022: Hampden Bridge Bundle Traffic Shifting to New Southbound Interstate Bridges
- 5/20/2022: Upcoming Rail Work on Route 1 in Wiscasset
- 5/19/2022: Mills Administration Announces $5-million Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan To Connect Workers and Employers Through Shared Transportation
- 5/17/2022: Roadway and Intersection Improvements on Route 4 in Auburn
- 5/17/2022: Cooks Corner Exit Ramp Closures on Route 1 in Brunswick
- 5/13/2022: Paving Work in Lewiston and Auburn
- 5/12/2022: Night Work Next Week on Route 1 in Yarmouth
- 5/12/2022: I-95 Northbound Ramp Closures at Exit 133 in Fairfield
- 5/6/2022: Route 27 Paving in Franklin County
- 5/6/2022: Route 219 Paving Work in Leeds and Wayne
- 5/6/2022: Route 9 Paving Work in Wales, Monmouth, and Litchfield
- 5/4/2022: Maine Port Authority Names Executive Director
- 4/28/2022: Overnight Paving Work on I-295 in Portland and South Portland
- 4/28/2022: I-95 Paving Work Between Waterville and Pittsfield
- 4/28/2022: GO MAINE Expands Push for Green Commuting Alternatives
- 4/25/2022: Veranda Plan: Route 1/Veranda Street Is Back Open
- 4/25/2022: Veranda Plan: I-295 Is Back Open
- 4/21/2022: Veranda Plan: I-295 Closure This Weekend
- 4/20/2022: MaineDOT Bangor Office Closed Today
- 4/14/2022: Veranda Plan: Route 1/Veranda Street Will Close Under I-295 on Monday for One Week
- 4/14/2022: MaineDOT Presque Isle Office Closed Today
- 4/11/2022: Work Zones are a Sign to Slow Down
- 4/8/2022: HAPPENING TODAY: National Work Zone Awareness Week
- 4/5/2022: Bridge Work Between Route 196 and Route 1 in Brunswick
- 4/4/2022: Mattawamkeag Bridge Replacement Update
- 4/4/2022: Twin Bridge Replacement Project Update
- 3/29/2022: Route 125 Highway Reconstruction Work in Lisbon
- 3/29/2022: Wash-out Accelerates Culvert Replacement Work in Richmond
- 3/29/2022: Maine Western Gateways Work Resumes in Woodstock
- 3/25/2022: MaineDOT Assembles Offshore Wind Port Advisory Group
- 3/21/2022: Piscataqua River (I-95) Bridge Project Finishing Ahead of Schedule
- 3/21/2022: Temporary Bridge Closure in Mattawamkeag
- 2/28/2022: Station 46 (Route 1) Bridge Replacement in Woolwich
- 2/11/2022: Veranda Plan: I-295 Closure Scheduled for April
- 1/26/2022: MaineDOT Closes Vinalhaven Ferry Terminal after Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 1/21/2022: Lane Closures on Piscataqua River (I-95) Bridge in Kittery
- 1/18/2022: MaineDOT Releases Three-Year Work Plan
- 1/13/2022: MaineDOT Bangor Office Closed Today after Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 1/7/2022: Piscataqua River (I-95) Bridge Lane Closures in Kittery
- 1/5/2022: MaineDOT Statement Regarding the Frank J. Wood Bridge
2021 News Releases
- 12/3/2021: I-295 Bridge Replacements in Yarmouth
- 11/23/2021: All Commercial Vehicles Prohibited from Frank J. Wood Bridge
- 11/12/2021: MaineDOT Closes Scarborough Office After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 11/5/2021: Piscataqua River (I-95) Bridge Lane Closures in Kittery
- 11/2/2021: Commissioner Van Note Thanks Mainers for Supporting Transportation
- 10/29/2021: Piscataqua River (I-95) Bridge Lane Closures in Kittery
- 10/27/2021: Veranda Plan: I-295 Weekend Closure Will Happen in the Spring
- 10/26/2021: UPDATE: Fourth Southbound Hampden Bridge Bundle Traffic Shift
- 10/22/2021: Piscataqua River (I-95) Bridge Lane Closures in Kittery
- 10/18/2021: New Weight Restriction for Frank J. Wood Bridge
- 10/8/2021: All Piscataqua River (I-95) Bridge Lanes Open for Holiday Weekend
- 10/6/2021: Veranda Plan: I-295 Weekend Closure Postponed
- 10/5/2021: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Inspection
- 10/1/2021: Overnight Lane Closures on I-295 in Yarmouth This Month
- 10/1/2021: Upcoming Paving Work on Piscataqua River (I-95) Bridge in Kittery
- 9/27/2021: Update on Culvert Replacement Work on Route 32 in Waldoboro
- 9/27/2021: UPDATE: Road Closure and Detour in Taunton & Raynham Academy Grant
- 9/24/2021: I-95 Bridge Paving Requires Exit 7 Ramp Closure in Portsmouth, NH
- 9/22/2021: Veranda Plan: I-295 Closure One Month Away
- 9/20/2021: Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge Survey Work and Lane Closures
- 9/20/2021: Northbound Hampden Bridge Bundle Work Substantially Complete
- 9/17/2021: Upcoming Night Work on Madawaska Bridge Project
- 9/16/2021: Road Closure for Railroad Repairs in Jay Tomorrow
- 9/16/2021: Eddy Road Closure in Edgecomb
- 9/16/2021: Final Paving on Piscataqua River (I-95) Bridge in Kittery
- 9/9/2021: Open-House Meeting on Machias Causeway
- 9/9/2021: Frank J. Wood Bridge Inspection
- 9/2/2021: UPDATE: Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge Closures
- 8/17/2021: UPDATE: New Traffic Pattern in Edgecomb
- 8/16/2021: Culvert Work on Route 1 in Woolwich
- 8/16/2021: Intersection Improvements in Wiscasset
- 8/16/2021: Intersection Improvements in Pownal
- 8/6/2021: Culvert Replacement Work in Cumberland
- 8/6/2021: Route 105 Paving Work in Augusta
- 8/6/2021: Work on Leighton Road in Augusta
- 8/6/2021: Route 104 Paving Work in Sidney
- 8/6/2021: UPDATE: Route 26 Work in Woodstock
- 8/3/2021: Bridge Work Will Create Significant Traffic Delays in Yarmouth Tomorrow
- 8/3/2021: Paving on Routes 6 and 15 West of Moosehead Lake
- 8/2/2021: UPDATE: Third Southbound Hampden Bridge Bundle Traffic Shift
- 7/31/2021: Route 1 Closure in Monticello
- 7/30/2021: Barters Island Bridge Opening
- 7/30/2021: Improvements to Intersection of Routes 109 and 9A in Wells
- 7/28/2021: Traffic Sensor Work on Route 1 in Houlton
- 7/28/2021: New Bridge Opening in Brewer
- 7/27/2021: MaineDOT Urges Caution at Construction Sites
- 7/23/2021: Second Southbound Hampden Bridge Bundle Traffic Shift
- 7/20/2021: Southport Swing Bridge Schedule Deviation
- 7/19/2021: Statewide Traffic Signal Upgrades Will Begin with Augusta Work
- 7/16/2021: Work on Route 115 in Gray and North Yarmouth
- 7/16/2021: Work on Railroad Crossings in Portland and Westbrook
- 7/16/2021: UPDATE: Frenchville Bridge Work
- 7/15/2021: Bridge Maintenance Work in Windham
- 7/15/2021: Route 202 Paving Work in Gorham and Windham
- 7/13/2021: Work on Route 161 in Allagash and Saint Francis
- 7/13/2021: Traffic Sensor Work on Route 1 in Houlton
- 7/13/2021: First Southbound Hampden Bridge Bundle Traffic Shift
- 7/13/2021: UPDATE: Route 1 Paving Work in Knox and Lincoln Counties
- 7/13/2021: UPDATE: Route 15 Work in Blue Hill
- 7/12/2021: MaineDOT Urging Caution near Edgecomb Intersection Project
- 7/9/2021: Route 194 Culvert Replacement in Whitefield
- 7/9/2021: Bridge Replacement on Route 133 in Farmington
- 7/9/2021: Traffic Sensor Work on Route 6 in Springfield
- 7/2/2021: Third of Eight New Interstate Bridges Opening in Hampden
- 7/1/2021: Aroostook County Bridge Painting
- 7/1/2021: Road Work on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville
- 7/1/2021: Overnight Lane Closures on I-295 in Yarmouth Next Week
- 7/1/2021: Route 196 Paving Work in Topsham
- 6/21/2021: Traffic Sensor Work on Route 201 in Skowhegan
- 6/18/2021: Intersection and Sidewalk Work in Augusta
- 6/17/2021: Road Work Will Close Route 22 in Buxton Next Week
- 6/17/2021: Road and Intersection Work in Edgecomb
- 6/17/2021: Brunswick Paving Work Begins Next Week
- 6/16/2021: Second of Eight New Interstate Bridges Opening in Hampden
- 6/10/2021: National Resin Shortage Limiting MaineDOT Road Striping Operations
- 6/8/2021: Madawaska International Bridge Inspection
- 6/3/2021: UPDATE: Knox County Paving Projects Continue
- 5/27/2021: UPDATE: First of Eight New Interstate Bridges Opening in Hampden
- 5/27/2021: "Maine Ahead" Memorial Day Weekend Update
- 5/25/2021: MaineDOT to Begin Conducting Drive-thru Job Interviews
- 5/24/2021: Route 25 Work Continues in Gorham
- 5/24/2021: Traffic Sensor Work on Route 302 in Bridgton
- 5/24/2021: New Grist Mill Bridge Open in Hampden
- 5/24/2021: Route 201 Work in Somerset County
- 5/20/2021: PRESS ADVISORY: New Bridge Opening in Hampden Tomorrow
- 5/20/2021: I-95 Bridge Work in Bangor Will Require Lane Closures
- 5/18/2021: Emerson Mill Road Closure in Hampden
- 5/17/2021: Bridge Replacement in Jay
- 5/17/2021: Route 201 Paving Work in Vassalboro
- 5/13/2021: Hampden Bridge Bundle Lane Closures on I-95 Southbound
- 5/13/2021: Traffic Sensor Work on Route 4 in Turner
- 5/13/2021: Resurfacing of Marginal Way Park and Ride Lot in Portland
- 5/11/2021: Twin Bridge Replacement in Hampden
- 5/10/2021: Knox County Paving Projects Continue
- 5/10/2021: Interstate Paving Resumes in Aroostook and Penobscot Counties
- 5/6/2021: UPDATE: I-295 Shoulder Work in Falmouth
- 5/5/2021: Bridge Work in Norway
- 5/3/2021: October Weekend Selected for Full Closure of I-295
- 4/30/2021: Work on I-95 West of Bangor
- 4/30/2021: Traffic Sensor Work on Route 201 in Topsham
- 4/23/2021: I-95 Paving Work in Penobscot County
- 4/23/2021: Route 236 Road Work in Eliot Aimed at Helping Endangered Species
- 4/23/2021: Traffic Sensor Work on Route 27 in Boothbay
- 4/23/2021: Northbound I-295 Bridge Work in Portland and South Portland
- 4/21/2021: Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge Inspection and Paving Work
- 4/12/2021: Overnight Ramp Closures Under Wilson Street Bridge in Brewer
- 4/9/2021: Maine Launches Capt. Richard G. Spear Ferry
- 4/8/2021: PRESS ADVISORY: Maine to Launch New Ferry Tomorrow Morning
- 4/1/2021: MaineDOT Awards Construction Contract for Madawaska-Edmundston International Bridge Project
- 3/31/2021: MaineDOT Closes Rockland Ferry Terminal After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 3/29/2021: Downtown Camden Improvements Update
- 3/19/2021: I-295 Exit Ramp Work in Portland
- 3/12/2021: "Maine Ahead" Virtual Public Meeting
- 3/11/2021: Bayview Street Bridge Work Beginning in Yarmouth
- 3/8/2021: Major Traffic Alert from the City of Portland
- 3/5/2021: Veranda Street (I-295) Bridge Replacement Construction Beginning in Portland
- 3/3/2021: West Buxton Bridge Posting
- 2/26/2021: "Maine Ahead" Lane Closures in Kittery
- 2/22/2021: MaineDOT Assisting Maine CDC with Outbreak Investigation
- 2/11/2021: Penobscot County Bridge Replacement
- 1/25/2021: MaineDOT Releases Three-Year Work Plan
- 1/22/2021: Traffic Signal Changes in Downtown Wiscasset
- 1/11/2021: More Possible Overnight Road Closures in Hampden
- 1/4/2021: NEW UPDATE: Lane Restriction on I-295 in Topsham on Monday
- 1/3/2021: Fire Destroys Fort Fairfield Garage
2020 News Releases
- 12/28/2020: UPDATE: Road Closure for Emergency Bridge Work in Pownal Next Week
- 12/21/2020: More Possible Overnight Road Closures in Hampden
- 12/21/2020: Tuesday Night Ramp Closure in Waterville
- 12/21/2020: I-95 NB Closed from MM 167 to 173
- 12/8/2020: Mattawamkeag Bridge Replacement
- 12/8/2020: Pleasant River Bridge Replacement in Milo
- 12/4/2020: Possible Overnight Road Closures in Hampden
- 11/20/2020: MaineDOT Assisting Maine CDC with Outbreak Investigation
- 11/19/2020: Overnight Road Closures in Hampden
- 11/13/2020: Piscataqua River (I-95) Bridge Lane Closures and Traffic Shifts
- 11/9/2020: UPDATE: Hampden Bridge Bundle Overnight Road Closure
- 11/5/2020: Kingfield Highway Rehabilitation
- 11/4/2020: UPDATE: Final Hampden Bridge Bundle Traffic Shift of 2020
- 10/23/2020: Downtown Camden Improvements
- 10/23/2020: Slope Stabilization Work Along Route 140 in Canton
- 10/23/2020: Paving Work on Route 202 in Manchester
- 10/16/2020: UPDATE: Culvert Replacement and Route 1 Closure in Stockton Springs
- 10/15/2020: UPDATE: Route 114 Paving in Scarborough
- 10/9/2020: Bridge Street Bridge Replacement in Gardiner
- 10/8/2020: UPDATE: Hampden Bridge Bundle Traffic Shift
- 10/8/2020: Hampden Bridge Bundle Overnight Road Closure Tonight
- 10/1/2020: Bridge Maintenance Work in Dresden
- 10/1/2020: Traffic Sensor Work on Route 7 in Dexter
- 9/28/2020: Traffic Sensor Work on Route 4 in Turner
- 9/22/2020: UPDATE: Ohio Street Bridge Work Will Involve Full Interstate Closures
- 9/18/2020: Route 43 Bridge Work in Old Town
- 9/14/2020: Work on Maine Mall Road in South Portland
- 9/11/2020: I-295 Bridge Work Beginning in South Portland
- 9/10/2020: Route 15 Paving Work in Orrington
- 9/10/2020: I-95 Southbound Ramp Work in Penobscot County
- 9/4/2020: I-95 Northbound Ramp Work in Penobscot County
- 9/4/2020: Route 2 Bridge Work in New Sharon
- 9/4/2020: Route 108 Culvert Work in Canton
- 8/31/2020: More Overnight Ramp Paving Along Route 1 in Bath
- 8/27/2020: Ohio Street Bridge Work Nearing Completion
- 8/25/2020: More Overnight Ramp Paving on Route 1 in Bath
- 8/21/2020: Route 4 Road Improvements in Franklin County
- 8/21/2020: Culvert Replacement in Alna
- 8/21/2020: Interstate Paving in Penobscot County
- 8/21/2020: Bridge Work in Athens
- 8/21/2020: Frank J. Wood Bridge Inspection
- 8/14/2020: Route 1 Paving Work in Wiscasset and Woolwich
- 8/14/2020: Wilson Street Bridge Replacement Project Beginning in Brewer
- 8/14/2020: Traffic Sensor Work in Newport
- 8/7/2020: Culvert Replacement in Dixfield
- 8/7/2020: Signal Upgrades in Holden
- 8/7/2020: Work Will Require Temporary Bridge Closure in Madawaska
- 8/3/2020: Culvert Replacement and Road Closure in Lovell
- 7/31/2020: Searsport Culvert Replacement and Road Closure
- 7/30/2020: Interstate Paving in Aroostook and Penobscot Counties
- 7/30/2020: Traffic Sensor Work on I-295 in Brunswick
- 7/27/2020: More Overnight Ramp Closures on Route 1 in Bath
- 7/27/2020: Route 25 Work in Gorham
- 7/24/2020: Knox County Paving Projects
- 7/24/2020: Interstate Striping
- 7/24/2020: Overnight Ramp Closures on Route 1 in Bath
- 7/21/2020: Bridge Replacement in Windham Will Require River Road Closure
- 7/20/2020: Overnight Ramp Closures on Route 1 in Bath
- 7/16/2020: Traffic Sensor Work on I-95 in Sidney
- 7/14/2020: Ohio Street Bridge Work Will Require Interstate Lane Closures
- 7/13/2020: Culvert Replacement Work in Brunswick
- 7/13/2020: Route 202 Culvert Replacement in York County
- 7/13/2020: Traffic Sensor Work on Route 1A in Frankfort
- 7/13/2020: UPDATE: I-95 Traffic Pattern Changes for Hampden Bridge Bundle Project
- 7/8/2020: Route 111 Paving Work
- 7/7/2020: Paving Work in Gardiner
- 7/2/2020: Paving Work on Route 202 in Winthrop
- 7/2/2020: Route 1 Paving Work in Brunswick and Bath
- 7/2/2020: Route 11 Paving Work in Limerick
- 7/2/2020: Grand Isle Bridge Work
- 7/2/2020: Danforth Bridge Work
- 7/2/2020: Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory Opening Tomorrow
- 6/29/2020: Paving Work on Route 201 in Farmingdale
- 6/26/2020: Traffic Sensor Work on Route 27 in Boothbay Next Week
- 6/26/2020: Route 9 Work in Gardiner and West Gardiner
- 6/26/2020: Bridge Work in Caribou
- 6/17/2020: "Maine Ahead" Overnight Bridge Striping
- 6/17/2020: Roadside Vegetation Management
- 6/15/2020: Route 202 Paving in Manchester
- 6/15/2020: Paving Work in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties
- 6/8/2020: Route 9 Work in West Gardiner and Gardiner
- 6/8/2020: Saint John River Embankment Stabilization Work
- 6/8/2020: Route 23 Work Between Dexter and Sangerville
- 6/8/2020: Madawaska International Bridge Inspection
- 5/29/2020: Bridge Work in Palmyra
- 5/29/2020: Route 1 Paving Work in Waldo County
- 5/26/2020: Guardrail Work on I-295 in Portland on Thursday
- 5/22/2020: Road Work on Route 1 in Nobleboro
- 5/22/2020: Route 35 Paving in Kennebunk
- 5/20/2020: "Maine Ahead" Summer Schedule Changes
- 5/12/2020: Sidewalk Improvements in Kingfield
- 5/12/2020: Bridge Replacement in Houlton
- 5/12/2020: Trafton Road Reconstruction in Waterville
- 5/12/2020: Work on Traffic Count Sensors on Route 1 in Wiscasset
- 5/11/2020: Safety Improvements on I-295 and the Falmouth Spur
- 5/11/2020: Bridge Work in Blue Hill
- 5/8/2020: More Daytime Construction Work Planned on I-295 in Portland
- 5/6/2020: Paving Work and Lane Restrictions on I-95 Bridge in Kittery
- 5/4/2020: Traffic Restrictions in Bath on Wednesday
- 5/1/2020: I-95 Paving Work in Penobscot County
- 5/1/2020: Paving Work on Route 196 in Topsham, Lisbon, and Lewiston
- 4/28/2020: Route 1 Bridge Work in Freeport
- 4/23/2020: Route 139 Paving Work in Fairfield and Norridgewock
- 4/23/2020: Route 1 Paving Work Between Caribou and Presque Isle
- 4/21/2020: Traffic Signal Work in Benton
- 4/21/2020: Signal Work Between Boothbay Harbor and Ellsworth
- 4/21/2020: Bridge Replacement Work in Athens
- 4/15/2020: Route 1 Bridge Work in Pembroke
- 4/15/2020: I-295 Bridge Work and Daytime Lane Closures
- 4/13/2020: Hampden Bridge Replacement Starting Early
- 4/9/2020: Final Phase of Downtown Wiscasset Work Beginning
- 4/6/2020: Gardiner Bridge Work Will Stop Temporarily
- 4/3/2020: Route 1 Paving Work from Brunswick to the Sagadahoc Bridge
- 4/3/2020: Orono Bridge Work
- 3/30/2020: New Wiscasset Traffic Signals Going Live on March 31st
- 3/25/2020: Reduced Ferry Service Schedule in Response to COVID-19
- 3/25/2020: UPDATE: Ohio Street Bridge Work Will Require Interstate Lane Closures
- 3/23/2020: A Message from the Commissioner about COVID-19
- 3/23/2020: Route 25 Work Resumes in Gorham and Westbrook
- 3/6/2020: Madawaska Bridge Project Open House
- 2/24/2020: Bridge Work along I-95 in Hampden
- 2/24/2020: Downtown Wiscasset Traffic Signal Testing
- 2/24/2020: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Inspection
- 2/20/2020: Upcoming Traffic Changes on Piscataqua River Bridge
- 2/10/2020: UPDATE: Penobscot Narrows Bridge Reopened to Traffic
- 2/10/2020: Ohio Street Bridge Replacement over I-95 in Bangor
- 2/3/2020: Commissioner Van Note Reacts to Governor Mills's Supplemental Budget Proposal
- 1/21/2020: Commissioner Van Note Reacts to Governor Mills's State of the State Address
- 1/14/2020: MaineDOT Releases New Three-Year Work Plan Amid Funding Challenges
- 1/9/2020: Safety Work on I-95 near Piscataqua River Bridge
2019 News Releases
- 12/18/2019: Emergency Guardrail Repair on I-295
- 12/8/2019: Work on Brunswick Ave. in Gardiner
- 11/26/2019: Vinalhaven Ferry Terminal Work
- 11/7/2019: MaineDOT Is Ready for Winter Weather
- 11/6/2019: UPDATE: Route 1A Bridge Work in Washington County
- 10/30/2019: Route 1 Paving Work in Brunswick
- 10/29/2019: Traffic Signal Testing in Wiscasset
- 10/28/2019: UPDATE: Upgrades to Railroad Crossings in Washington County
- 10/28/2019: Overnight Lane Restrictions on I-295 in Freeport
- 10/25/2019: UPDATED SCHEDULE: Overnight Paving on I-295
- 10/24/2019: Traffic Pattern Changes for "Maine Ahead" Project
- 10/22/2019: Helicopter-aided Geotechnical Exploration in Madawaska
- 10/17/2019: Temporary Road Closure in Lebanon
- 10/16/2019: MaineDOT Chief Engineer Receives National Award
- 10/16/2019: Bridge Replacement in Gardiner
- 9/30/2019: New Maine State Ferry Rates
- 9/20/2019: Road Work in Mount Vernon
- 9/16/2019: Frank J. Wood Bridge Inspection Work
- 9/13/2019: Route 131 Detour in Port Clyde
- 9/13/2019: Overnight Ramp Closure in Bath
- 9/10/2019: Temporary Bridge Closure in Hancock County
- 9/10/2019: Bridge Work in Biddeford
- 9/10/2019: Route 41 Detour in Readfield
- 9/10/2019: Bridge Work in Biddeford
- 9/10/2019: Bridge Work in Lebanon
- 9/6/2019: Lubec Bridge Closure
- 9/6/2019: Week-long Road Closure in Falmouth
- 9/5/2019: Overnight Closures for Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Inspections
- 8/30/2019: Work To Resume on Route 27 in Belgrade Lakes
- 8/29/2019: Labor Day Weekend Travel and I-95 Bridge Construction Changes
- 8/13/2019: MaineDOT Seeks To Distribute $3 Million in VW Settlement Funds
- 8/9/2019: Updated Overnight Restrictions on I-295 in Falmouth
- 8/9/2019: Work on Route 106 in Livermore Falls
- 8/9/2019: Railroad Bridge Work in Aroostook County
- 8/9/2019: Oxford County Bridge Construction
- 7/30/2019: Bridge Replacement Work Beginning in Machias
- 7/30/2019: Paving Work on I-95 Northbound in Penobscot County
- 7/29/2019: Final Stage of River Road Reconstruction in Windham
- 7/28/2019: Traffic Restored to Madawaska Bridge
- 7/26/2019: Route 9 Work in Chelsea and Randolph
- 7/26/2019: Route 202 Paving in Winthrop
- 7/26/2019: Route 15 Paving Work in Penobscot County
- 7/24/2019: Route 139 Paving from Benton to Unity
- 7/19/2019: Bridge Replacement in North Fryeburg
- 7/19/2019: Road Striping Operations
- 7/18/2019: South Berwick Bridge Painting
- 7/18/2019: Temporary Bridge Closure in Madrid Township
- 7/16/2019: Paving Work in Gorham
- 7/16/2019: Culvert Replacement Work in Limington
- 7/16/2019: Route 1 Paving Work Between Brunswick and Woolwich
- 7/16/2019: Center Turning Lane Being Added To Improve Safety in Holden
- 7/16/2019: Detour on Berry's Mill Road in West Bath
- 7/16/2019: Safety Improvements to Route 46 in Bucksport
- 7/15/2019: Culvert Replacement Work in New Sharon
- 7/12/2019: Closure of I-295 northbound passing lane in Topsham
- 7/8/2019: Bridge Work and Route 1 Paving, Northbound and Southbound, Brunswick, Bath & Woolwich
- 7/3/2019: Road Surface Work in Franklin and Somerset Counties
- 7/3/2019: Road Work To Begin in South Portland and Scarborough
- 7/3/2019: Augusta Bridge Repair Work
- 7/2/2019: Bridge Replacement in Somerset County
- 7/2/2019: Work on the Margaret Chase Smith Bridges in Skowhegan
- 7/2/2019: Bridge Replacement in Oxford County
- 7/1/2019: Work on Topsfield Bridges
- 6/25/2019: Bridge Replacement Work in Embden
- 6/24/2019: Paving Work in North Berwick and Wells
- 6/20/2019: Route 3 Reconstruction in Bar Harbor Nearing Completion
- 6/19/2019: Bridge Replacement Work in Industry
- 6/18/2019: Work on Historic Bridge in Kingfield
- 6/17/2019: I-295 Overnight Closures This Week for Bridge Work in Falmouth
- 6/17/2019: Part of New Presque Isle Bypass Will Open This Week
- 6/14/2019: Route 1 Bridge Work in Machias
- 6/13/2019: Paving Work on Route 25 in Gorham and Westbrook
- 6/13/2019: I-95 and Piscataqua River Bridge Work Update
- 6/12/2019: Work on I-95 in Waterville Today
- 5/31/2019: Maine Avenue in Gardiner Down to One Lane
- 5/28/2019: Brush Clearing Work Along I-95 Between Augusta and Clinton
- 5/28/2019: Route 4 Road and Bridge Work in Franklin County
- 5/24/2019: Bridge Painting in Hancock and Washington Counties
- 5/23/2019: Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory Will Open May 24th
- 5/23/2019: Route 2 Road Reconstruction in Dyer Brook
- 5/22/2019: Route 3 Paving Work in Kennebec County
- 5/22/2019: Route 3 Construction To Pause for Memorial Day Weekend
- 5/17/2019: Paving Work on Routes 201 and 2 in Somerset County
- 5/16/2019: Route 237 Paving Work in Gorham
- 5/16/2019: I-95 Paving Work in Penobscot and Aroostook Counties
- 5/16/2019: Route 2 Paving Work in Somerset County
- 5/14/2019: Paving Work To Begin in Downtown Hallowell
- 5/9/2019: Revisions to Construction Advertising Schedule
- 5/8/2019: Work To Begin on Route 26 in Oxford County
- 5/7/2019: Route 192 Bridge Replacement in Northfield
- 5/6/2019: Paving Work in Franklin and Oxford Counties
- 5/3/2019: Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory Opening Update
- 5/3/2019: Paving Work To Continue on I-95 Between Fairfield and Waterville
- 5/2/2019: Paving Work on Route 3 in Bar Harbor
- 4/30/2019: Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory Opening Delayed
- 4/30/2019: Veranda Street Bridge Replacement Project Public Workshop
- 4/29/2019: Washington County Route 9 Work Continues
- 4/29/2019: Route 4 Paving Work
- 4/29/2019: Aroostook County Bridge Work
- 4/26/2019: Wiscasset Route 1 Downtown Update
- 4/25/2019: Route 1 Exit Ramp Work in South Portland
- 4/18/2019: Road Repair To Begin in Guilford
- 4/17/2019: New Travel Signs Will Help Motorists Save Time
- 4/16/2019: Bridge Closure in Camden
- 4/16/2019: Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge Inspection Work
- 4/16/2019: Roundabout Construction in Standish
- 4/12/2019: Bridge Replacement Work in Aroostook County
- 4/9/2019: Paving Work on I-95 Southbound between Fairfield and Waterville
- 4/5/2019: Surface Work on I-195 in Saco
- 4/5/2019: Work To Resume on Routes 8 and 11 in Belgrade
- 4/5/2019: Route 302 Road and Bridge Construction in Fryeburg
- 4/4/2019: Route 1 Road Construction in Washington County
- 4/4/2019: Bridge Construction Work in Andover
- 4/4/2019: Route 11 Bridge Construction in Piscataquis County
- 3/25/2019: Bridge Replacement - Sapling TWP
- 3/25/2019: Roadwork to Resume in Belgrade Village
- 3/20/2019: I-95 Bridge Work Set to Begin in Pittsfield
- 3/19/2019: Rt 2 Work in Dixfield to Restart
- 3/19/2019: Falcon Nesting Platform to be Moved
- 3/13/2019: Spring Thaw Brings Posted Roads
- 3/1/2019: Work on Rte 111 in Arundel Set to Begin
- 2/22/2019: Preferred Alternative Selected for Falls Bridge in Blue Hill
- 2/15/2019: Priority Maintenance Work for Casco Bay Bridge
2018 News Releases
- 12/11/2018: Piscataqua River Bridge Lane Closure
- 11/30/2018: Safety Service Patrols Coming to I-295
- 11/20/2018: Two-Way Traffic to Resume on Route 3 in Bar Harbor
- 11/20/2018: Exit 6B Will Remain OPEN During Repairs
- 11/20/2018: Emergency Bridge Joint Repairs on I-295 in Portland
- 10/4/2018: ROUTE 3 CONSTRUCTION PAUSED FOR COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND
- 9/4/2018: Woodfords Corner in Portland to Have Major Closure and Detour
- 8/30/2018: Road Reconstruction to Begin in Belgrade Village
- 7/26/2018: Striping Crews to Hit the Highways
- 7/20/2018: Work Shifts to West Side of Water Street in Hallowell
- 6/27/2018: ROUTE 3 CONSTRUCTION TO PAUSE FOR 4th OF JULY HOLIDAY PERIOD
- 6/26/2018: MaineDOT Releases I-295 Corridor Study
- 6/21/2018: Peru/Mexico Bridge Detour Starts Monday
- 6/21/2018: Mill Street in Lisbon to be Closed
- 5/25/2018: My Maine Sign Contest! Wraps Up with Winning Entries
- 5/24/2018: ROUTE 3 CONSTRUCTION TO PAUSE FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
- 5/23/2018: Temporary Closure of the Sarah Long Bridge on Saturday, May 26th
- 5/10/2018: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Walk in June
- 5/4/2018: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Opens to Traffic Ahead of Schedule
- 5/4/2018: I-295 Slowdown
- 5/2/2018: Lit Cigarettes Causing Roadside Fire Problems
- 4/20/2018: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge to Temporarily Close
- 4/19/2018: Voting for My Maine Sign Contest to Begin
- 4/17/2018: Maine State Ferry Service Additional Information
- 4/17/2018: MaineDOT Releases New Maine State Ferry Service Rate Structure
- 4/13/2018: Belgrade Lakes Route 27 Project to Begin
- 4/12/2018: Bar Harbor Detour Planned
- 4/4/2018: Emergency Culvert Repair Will Close Route 25 in Gorham
- 3/27/2018: Construction of Water Street in Hallowell to Begin
- 3/15/2018: Main Street in Yarmouth Closed March 17 and 18
- 3/1/2018: MaineDOT to Host Open House on Next Phase of Route 3 Reconstruction
- 2/21/2018: Casco Bay Bridge Testing Underway
- 2/15/2018: Maine Shipbuilder Submits Lowest Bid to Build New Ferry Vessel for the Maine State Ferry Service
- 2/14/2018: Augusta Bridge Replacement Project Almost Complete
- 1/30/2018: Updated Strategic Highway Safety Plan Released
- 1/24/2018: Emergency Culvert Repair Forces Detour in Dresden
2017 News Releases
- 12/1/2017: I-95 Closures in Augusta
- 11/17/2017: Work to Begin in Hallowell
- 11/17/2017: Temporary I-95 Ramps Opening on Whitten Road in Augusta
- 11/16/2017: Main Street in Yarmouth to be Closed
- 11/16/2017: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Opening Celebration Postponed
- 11/14/2017: FIRST PHASE OF BAR HARBOR ROUTE 3 RECONSTRUCTION NEARLY COMPLETE
- 11/9/2017: Public VW Settlement Meeting Scheduled for Portland
- 11/9/2017: Public?s Help Needed to Identify the Driver Responsible for Bridge Damage
- 11/3/2017: Phase II of III - Temporary Ramps to be Constructed in Augusta at Exit 109A
- 11/2/2017: Traffic Cones and Barriers Need to Stay in Place
- 10/30/2017: Update on US Route 2
- 10/30/2017: Update to Augusta Detour
- 10/30/2017: Route 2 is Closed at Maine/NH Border
- 10/26/2017: Madawaska-Edmundston Bridge Weight Limit to be Lowered
- 10/26/2017: Major Augusta Detour Begins Monday, October 30
- 10/17/2017: New lift span of the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge to be floated in on Wednesday
- 10/5/2017: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Float-In Scheduled to Begin October 17th
- 9/25/2017: Eimskip to Increase Calls to IMT
- 7/14/2017: New I-95 Interchange Opens in Waterville
- 6/27/2017: Frank J. Wood Bridge Replacement Identified As Preferred Alternative
- 5/25/2017: National Transportation Group Holds Major Event in Portland
- 5/23/2017: Culvert Replacement in Vassalboro Causes Detour
- 5/3/2017: Bath Viaduct Opens to Traffic
- 4/28/2017: Road Work to Begin on I-95 in Pittsfield
- 4/28/2017: Bar Harbor Route 3 Detour Begins Monday
- 4/28/2017: Bath Viaduct to Open Nearly Month Ahead of Schedule
- 4/25/2017: Lane Closure to Begin on Piscataqua River Bridge
- 4/21/2017: Paving Operations to Begin in Biddeford
- 4/20/2017: Work to Begin on Penobscot Narrows Bridge
- 4/14/2017: Repairs to Take Place on Frank J. Wood Bridge
- 4/10/2017: Full Interchange Construction to Begin in Waterville
- 4/7/2017: Traffic Signal and Sidewalk Improvements to Start in Winslow
- 3/17/2017: Road Work to Begin in Scarborough
- 3/13/2017: More Bridge Fracturing to Create Noise in Kittery
- 3/9/2017: Extra Noise Expected During Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Construction
- 3/6/2017: New Bath Viaduct Construction Continues Ahead of Schedule
- 2/22/2017: Speed Limit to be Lowered on I-295
- 2/8/2017: I-95 Southbound in Plymouth Down to One Lane
- 2/6/2017: I-295 Northbound Near Exit 4 is Closed
- 1/20/2017: Bangor Exit 186 On and Off-Ramps Closed
- 1/3/2017: Reconstruction of Bath Viaduct Ahead of Schedule
2016 News Releases
- 12/29/2016: Crash Closes Route 1A in Holden
- 12/28/2016: Work to Begin on Bar Harbor Route 3 Reconstruction
- 12/15/2016: Repairs to Jonesport/Beals Island Bridge to Begin
- 11/29/2016: Speeds Lowered on I-295
- 11/23/2016: New Traffic Signal Operational in Augusta
- 11/22/2016: Thanksgiving Traffic Enforcement
- 11/18/2016: Updated Traffic Advisories for Bath Viaduct
- 11/16/2016: Crash on I-295 Southbound in Brunswick
- 11/16/2016: MaineDOT Commissioner Named President of National Transportation Organization
- 11/16/2016: Crash on I-295 Southobund in Yarmouth
- 11/10/2016: TRACTOR TRAILER ROLLOVER IN COBURN GORE
- 10/28/2016: I-95 Northbound in Augusta Partially Open
- 10/28/2016: Update on I-95 Closure in Augusta
- 10/28/2016: One Lane Closed on I-95 Northbound in Augusta
- 10/24/2016: I-95 Southbound in Plymouth Closed
- 10/21/2016: Trafton Road Project to Detour Traffic in the Overnights
- 10/14/2016: *Time Change* Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Center Span to be Floated Out
- 10/13/2016: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Center Span to be Floated Out
- 10/13/2016: Full Scale Hazmat Exercise to Take Place in Gray
- 10/10/2016: Bath Viaduct to Close Tuesday, October 11
- 10/6/2016: Piscataqua River Closure to Begin October 10
- 10/6/2016: Multiple Crashes on I-295 Northbound
- 10/3/2016: Crash Forces Lane Closure on I-295 Northbound
- 9/30/2016: I-95 Overnight Paving Operations in Sidney to Begin
- 9/28/2016: Vehicle Crash Closes Route 1A in Dedham
- 9/28/2016: Route 22 in Westbrook Closed Due to Water Main Break
- 9/26/2016: Culvert Replacement in Damariscotta Forces Detour
- 9/26/2016: Detour on Route 175 in Blue Hill for Culvert Replacement
- 9/26/2016: Detour on Route 175 in Blue Hill for Culvert Replacement
- 9/26/2016: Detour on Route 175 in Blue Hill for Culvert Replacement
- 9/26/2016: Bridge Work to Begin on I-95 Southbound in Augusta
- 9/26/2016: Light Poles Being Removed from Penobscot Bridge
- 9/23/2016: Car Crash Closes Route 3 in Trenton
- 9/23/2016: Culvert Replacements in Naples and Harrison to Force Detour
- 9/23/2016: Structure Fire Closes Route 4 in Turner
- 9/21/2016: Construction Begins on New I-95 Interchange in Waterville
- 9/21/2016: Route 9 in Durham Closed
- 9/16/2016: Work to Begin on Beedle Road Overpass in Richmond
- 9/15/2016: Traffic Pattern Changes in Bath This Weekend
- 9/14/2016: Work to Begin on Fore River Bridge in Stroudwater Area in Portland
- 9/13/2016: Work to Begin on Allen?s Bridge in Falmouth
- 9/8/2016: Bridge Joint Repair to Begin on I-95 Overpass in Benton
- 9/7/2016: Route 77 in South Portland to Close Overnights for Water Main Work
- 9/7/2016: Part of Route 1 in Scarborough Closed
- 9/6/2016: LePage Administration, Volunteers Kick-off State Charitable Campaign
- 9/1/2016: Thomaston Route 1 Project to Resume After Labor Day
- 9/1/2016: Ogunquit Route 1 Project to Resume After Labor Day
- 8/31/2016: Route 196 in Topsham Closed Due to Crash
- 8/29/2016: Crash Scene Clear on I-295 Southbound
- 8/29/2016: Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-295 Southbound in Yarmouth
- 8/25/2016: Fog and Crack Sealing to Begin in Hiram, Brownfield and Fryeburg
- 8/25/2016: Paving to Begin in Limerick/Cornish
- 8/24/2016: Sarah Long Bridge Permanently Closed to Vehicular Traffic
- 8/22/2016: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Closed to Vehicular Traffic
- 8/18/2016: Water Main Replacement to Begin in Lewiston
- 8/15/2016: Topsham/Brunswick Bridge to be Posted at Lower Weight Limit
- 8/12/2016: Culvert Replacement to Begin in Freeport
- 8/12/2016: I-295 Overnight Milling Operations to Begin
- 8/12/2016: I-95 Overnight Schedule for Ramp Paving
- 8/11/2016: I-295 Exit 11 Southbound Now Open
- 8/11/2016: I-295 Exit 11 Southbound to Remain Closed
- 8/11/2016: Update on Falmouth Spur Rollover
- 8/11/2016: Falmouth Spur Closed Due to Truck Rollover
- 8/10/2016: Bridge Joint Repair on Route 201 in Hallowell
- 8/8/2016: *Updated* Bangor Union Street Bridge Overnight Closure Schedule
- 8/8/2016: Bangor Union Street Bridge Overnight Closure Schedule
- 8/5/2016: East Coast Greenway Bicyclists Stop in Augusta
- 8/5/2016: Culvert Replacement Project in Poland
- 8/4/2016: One Lane Open On I-95 southbound in Carmel
- 8/4/2016: Car/Woods Fire Closes I-95 in Carmel
- 8/4/2016: I-95 Southbound in Pittsfield Back Open
- 8/4/2016: I-95 Southbound in Pittsfield Closed Due to Crash
- 8/1/2016: Intersection Improvements to Begin in Portland?s Stroudwater Area
- 7/30/2016: Brunswick Bridge Inspection to Begin Monday
- 7/29/2016: Falmouth Route 1 Paving Delayed
- 7/29/2016: Crash Near Mile 153 on I-95 in Palmyra
- 7/28/2016: Paving to Begin on Route 1 in Falmouth
- 7/26/2016: Maine Awarded Federal Grant to Replace Beals Island Bridge
- 7/25/2016: Updated Schedule for Overnight Milling Operations on I-95 in Augusta
- 7/21/2016: Updated Schedule for I-95 Overnight Milling Operations
- 7/21/2016: Union Street Bridge Updated Overnight Schedule
- 7/19/2016: Route 191 Bridge in East Machias is Back Open
- 7/19/2016: Public Meeting to be Held on I-395/Route 9 Connector
- 7/18/2016: Route 191 Bridge in East Machias is Closed
- 7/15/2016: Crash on Route 1A in Holden
- 7/15/2016: Overnight Paving to Begin on I-295
- 7/15/2016: Overnight Milling Operations to Begin on I-95
- 7/11/2016: New Lisbon/Durham Bridge Opens to Traffic
- 7/7/2016: Selective Cutting Along I-295 to Begin in Late July
- 7/6/2016: MaineDOT Receives $7.7 Million Grant Award for Further Infrastructure Improvements to the International Marine Terminal in Portland
- 7/5/2016: Bridge Deck Replacement to Begin in Fairfield
- 7/5/2016: Bridge Painting to Begin in Portland
- 6/30/2016: Parlin Pond Bridge Back Open
- 6/29/2016: Parlin Pond Bridge Closed
- 6/28/2016: Bridge Repair Work on I-295 in Bowdoinham
- 6/24/2016: Safety Fence Replacement to Begin on I-295 in Portland
- 6/21/2016: Paving to Begin in South Portland
- 6/17/2016: Slope Stabilization Work to Begin on Mount Desert
- 6/15/2016: Annual Inspection for Frank J. Wood Bridge
- 6/14/2016: Route 1 Thomaston Road Work Continues
- 6/9/2016: Road Reconstruction to Begin in Ellsworth
- 6/9/2016: Public Meeting to Update Sarah Long Bridge Project
- 6/8/2016: Public Meeting for Hogan Road in Bangor
- 6/8/2016: Road Work to Begin in Gray and Gorham
- 6/7/2016: International Marine Terminal Receives National Award
- 6/6/2016: *Updated* I-295 Overpass Work to Begin in West Gardiner
- 5/31/2016: Waterville-Winslow Bridge Paving to Begin
- 5/26/2016: I-95 Overnight Paving to Begin
- 5/26/2016: Route 1 Improvement Project in Ogunquit Breaks for the Summer
- 5/23/2016: Intersection Change Coming in Gardiner
- 5/19/2016: Downtown Portland Paving Schedule
- 5/19/2016: Route 201 to Shutdown on Friday
- 5/17/2016: IAMPE CERTIFIES PORT PROFESSIONALS
- 5/13/2016: Serious Crash on Route 1 in Wiscasset
- 5/9/2016: All of I-395 Completely Open Today at 1 PM
- 5/6/2016: Two Rumford Bridge Projects to Begin
- 5/5/2016: I-95 Waterville Crash Update
- 5/5/2016: I-95 Crash in Waterville Slows Traffic
- 5/3/2016: Construction to Close Pleasant Hill Road in Sabattus
- 5/2/2016: I-395 Stretch Closes Friday at 8 PM
- 4/29/2016: Bridge Testing to Begin on the Piscataqua River Bridge
- 4/29/2016: Union Street Bridge in Bangor Overnight Construction Schedule
- 4/20/2016: Crash Closes Portion of Route 302 in Casco
- 4/8/2016: Work to be Performed on the Wiseman Bridge in Lewiston
- 3/31/2016: Work to Begin on Mount Vernon Avenue in Augusta
- 3/22/2016: I-95 Bridge Work Begins
- 3/16/2016: Public Meeting to be Held in Perham
- 3/8/2016: MaineDOT to Present Proposals to Address Traffic Delays in Wiscasset
- 3/7/2016: Reminder - Work to Begin on Route 201 Overpass on I-95 in Fairfield
- 2/10/2016: Additional Openings Scheduled for Casco Bay Bridge
- 1/11/2016: Inspection to Begin on the Casco Bay Bridge
2015 News Releases
- 12/29/2015: I-295 Southbound Down to One Lane in Yarmouth
- 12/29/2015: Casco Bay Bridge Operations
- 12/4/2015: Union Street Bridge Project Schedule for the Week of December 7, 2015
- 11/30/2015: Northy Bridge in Whitefield to Close Indefinitely
- 11/24/2015: Road Repairs on I-95 in Fairfield Rescheduled to Wednesday
- 11/23/2015: Joint Repair Work Begins Near Topsham Bypass
- 11/23/2015: Repairs to Continue on I-95 Northbound in Fairfield
- 11/20/2015: Continued Repairs on I-95 Northbound in Fairfield
- 11/13/2015: MaineDOT Names I-295 After Longtime Employee
- 11/13/2015: Railroad Crossing Repairs to Begin in Paris
- 11/9/2015: MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE & VERMONT JOIN "WAZE"
- 11/9/2015: Inspection Forces Detour on the Cotton Mill Bridge in Yarmouth
- 11/5/2015: Oops!
- 11/5/2015: Casco Bay Bridge Inspection to Begin
- 10/29/2015: Fairfield I-95 Northbound Lane Closures Tonight
- 10/23/2015: Ramp Closures on I-95 in Bangor
- 10/13/2015: Hollis - Route 35 Road Closure/Detour
- 10/13/2015: Route 1 Bath/Brunswick Lane Closures
- 10/2/2015: MaineDOT Head Named Vice President of National Transportation Group
- 10/2/2015: I-95 Lane Closures in Pittsfield
- 10/1/2015: MaineDOT to Continue Safety Improvements along I-295 in Freeport
- 9/22/2015: I-95 Lane Closure in Kittery
- 9/18/2015: Temporary Bridge Closure, 9/22/15 - Andover
- 9/17/2015: I-95 Lane Closures in Fairfield
- 9/17/2015: Windham Road Closure
- 9/16/2015: Emergency Road Closure ? Waterford
- 9/11/2015: Windsor Road Closure
- 9/11/2015: Mt. Vernon Road Closure
- 9/11/2015: Gardiner Road Closure
- 9/11/2015: Bangor I-95 Lane Closures
- 9/9/2015: Work Route 201 Overpass on I-95 in Fairfield
- 9/4/2015: Union Street Bridge Project in Bangor Schedule for Week of September 6th
- 8/31/2015: Winning Bidder Selected for International Marine Terminal Freezer Warehouse
- 8/24/2015: I-95 Lane Closures in Waterville
- 8/24/2015: Belfast Bridge Work
- 8/24/2015: Bangor I-95 Lane Closures
- 8/21/2015: **CORRECTION** Winthrop Street in Hallowell to Close for Culvert Repair
- 8/7/2015: **Correction** High Street in West Gardiner to Close for Culvert Replacement
- 8/7/2015: Overnight Paving to Begin in York
- 8/7/2015: Overnight Paving to Begin in Kittery
- 8/5/2015: Paving Begins on Route 26 in Gray
- 8/4/2015: Overnight Paving Underway in Bangor
- 7/31/2015: Saint George Detour Due to Culvert Replacement
- 7/10/2015: Traffic Sensor Repairs on I-95 in Hampden
- 7/7/2015: Forest Ave Outbound Lanes in Portland Closed
- 7/6/2015: Governor Signs Critical Transportation Bond Bill to Improve Infrastructure and Create Jobs
- 6/29/2015: Bridge Repair Work on I-295 Southbound in Bowdoinham
- 6/26/2015: Work to Start Up on Western Avenue in Augusta
- 6/23/2015: Paving to Begin in Western Region
- 6/22/2015: I-295 Northbound in Yarmouth Back Open
- 6/22/2015: I-295 Northbound Closed in Yarmouth
- 6/19/2015: Paving Project to Begin in Caribou
- 6/17/2015: South Bristol Gut Bridge Project Suspended as Scheduled
- 6/15/2015: Portland I-295 Exit 6 Off-Ramp Improvement Project is Underway
- 6/15/2015: Western Avenue Bridge in Waterville to Close
- 6/15/2015: Culvert Replacement to Begin in Waldoboro
- 6/10/2015: I-95 Northbound to Close Over Union Street Bridge
- 6/8/2015: I-295 Northbound in Richmond to Open Ahead of Schedule
- 6/8/2015: Sidewalk Improvement Work in Portland
- 6/8/2015: Casco Bay Bridge Down to One Lane Northbound
- 6/3/2015: I-295 Northbound in Richmond to Close Starting Sunday
- 6/1/2015: Paving to Begin in Western Maine
- 5/28/2015: Emergency Culvert Repair to Begin on I-295 in Richmond
- 5/28/2015: Road Reconstruction to Begin in Caribou
- 5/27/2015: Portsmouth Lift Bridge Inspection to Affect Traffic on Sarah Long Bridge
- 5/22/2015: Diesel Spill Closes Exit 6B on I-295 in Portland
- 5/20/2015: Bridge Replacement Project to Start in Auburn
- 5/19/2015: Route 1 Improvement Project in Ogunquit Breaks for the Summer
- 5/18/2015: Paving Project to Begin on the Winter Street Bridge in Sanford
- 5/15/2015: Paving to Begin in Naples
- 5/15/2015: Paving to Start in Bingham
- 5/15/2015: Paving to Begin in Monticello
- 5/11/2015: MaineDOT Headquarters Closed Monday, May 11
- 5/8/2015: Paving Project to Begin in Smithfield-Norrwidgewok
- 5/8/2015: Paving to Begin in Smithfield
- 5/8/2015: Paving to Begin on Route 202 in Alfred, Lyman and Waterboro
- 5/8/2015: Highway Reconstruction Project Resumes in Wallagrass/Eagle Lake
- 5/6/2015: I-295 WRECKS BRUNSWICK
- 5/5/2015: Overnight Paving Along Route 1 in Woolwich
- 5/1/2015: Width Restriction for the Gut Bridge in South Bristol
- 5/1/2015: Paving to Begin on Route 163 in Mapleton
- 5/1/2015: Paving to Begin at the Freeport-Durham Town Line
- 5/1/2015: Paving to Begin on Route 202 in Gray-New Gloucester
- 5/1/2015: Paving to Begin on I-95 Southbound
- 5/1/2015: Paving to Begin in Monmouth-Winthrop-Wayne
- 4/30/2015: Paving to Begin on Route 26 in Falmouth
- 4/30/2015: Intersection Improvement Project to Begin in Trenton
- 4/29/2015: Paving to Begin on Route 1 in Freeport
- 4/29/2015: Tree Clearing to Begin Along I-295
- 4/24/2015: Road Reconstruction to Begin in Jay
- 4/24/2015: Joint Repair Work on Frank J. Wood Bridge
- 4/17/2015: Construction to Resume on Western Avenue in Augusta
- 4/13/2015: Piscataqua River Bridge Lane Closures
- 4/10/2015: Bangor Union Street Bridge Project
- 3/6/2015: I-295 Closed Near Mile 8 NB in Portland
- 2/27/2015: "Talk Transportation" Regional Upcoming Meetings
- 2/27/2015: Work Begins on Route 1 Improvement Project in Ogunquit
- 2/25/2015: Interstate Pile-up in Etna
- 2/20/2015: MaineDOT to ?Talk Transportation?
- 2/18/2015: MaineDOT Officially Opens 66 Industrial Drive in Augusta
- 2/5/2015: Water Main Break in Bangor
- 1/29/2015: Traffic Tie Up in Portland
- 1/26/2015: MaineDOT Recommends Essential Travel Only on Tuesday
- 1/21/2015: TRAFFIC CHANGES FOR ROUTE 1 BYPASS IN KITTERY
- 1/21/2015: Haverill Bridge in Rumford to be Posted to Lower Weight Limit
- 1/15/2015: Continued Traffic Problems in Augusta
- 1/14/2015: ***Travel Alert***
- 1/13/2015: ***Travel Alert*
- 1/13/2015: MaineDOT Rolls Out Three Year Work Plan
- 1/5/2015: SARAH MILDRED LONG BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF CONSTRUCTION PHASE
- 1/5/2015: Traffic Alert
2014 News Releases
- 12/29/2014: LANE CLOSURES FOR MARKET STREET IN PORTSMOUTH, NH
- 11/26/2014: Hazardous Travel Expected
- 11/24/2014: Agreement Reached for Construction of the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge
- 11/24/2014: Joint Seal Project on Bond Brook Bridge in Augusta
- 11/18/2014: Traffic Sensors to be Resealed in Wiscasset
- 11/14/2014: Lane and Ramp Closures Scheduled on I-295 in Portland
- 11/14/2014: Bangor I-95 Union Street Bridge Overnight Schedule
- 11/10/2014: Traffic Counting Sensor to be Installed on I-295 in South Portland
- 10/24/2014: Paving Project in Windham
- 10/14/2014: Bridge Repair Work to Begin on I-95 in Augusta
- 9/26/2014: Bangor I-95 Union Street Bridge Overnight Work Schedule
- 9/26/2014: I-195 On and Off-Ramps to be Paved Overnight
- 9/25/2014: Tentative Price Agreement Reached for Sarah Mildred Long Bridge
- 9/23/2014: Report Ranks Maine Best in New England
- 9/22/2014: Bangor I-95 Union Street Bridge Overnight Work Schedule
- 9/17/2014: Rumble Strips to be Added to Route 202 in Winthrop
- 9/16/2014: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Replacement Informational Open House
- 9/16/2014: Culvert Replacement in Sidney
- 9/15/2014: I-195 Overnight Ramp Closures
- 9/12/2014: Traffic Backup on I-295 in Scarborough
- 9/12/2014: Exit 184 Off-Ramp to Close
- 9/12/2014: Bangor I-95 Union Street Bridge Overnight Work Schedule
- 9/12/2014: Overnight Paving on I-95 from Newport to Carmel
- 9/12/2014: Nighttime Paving to Begin in Portland
- 9/8/2014: Bangor I-95 Union Street Bridge Ramp and Lane Closures Schedule
- 9/5/2014: Augusta?s Western Avenue Construction Continues
- 9/4/2014: Crash on I-295 in Scarborough
- 9/2/2014: Culvert Replacement at the China-Winslow Town Line
- 8/27/2014: I-195 Off-Ramps to Close Thursday Night **Date Correction**
- 8/27/2014: I-195 Off-Ramps to Close Thursday Night
- 8/25/2014: Culvert Replacement Project to Begin in Raymond
- 8/22/2014: Martin?s Point Bridge Work To Cause Delays Monday
- 8/22/2014: Route 1A in Holden is Back Open
- 8/22/2014: Vehicle Crash Closes Route 1A in Holden
- 8/22/2014: Route 173 in Lincolnville to Close for 28 Days
- 8/22/2014: Bangor I-95 Union Street Bridge Overnight Work Schedule
- 8/20/2014: Railroad Reconstruction to Begin in Veazie
- 8/20/2014: Nighttime I-195 Off-Ramps to Close This Week
- 8/19/2014: Bridge Concrete Repair Work on Route 1 in Freeport
- 8/19/2014: Paving Project to Begin on Route 26 in Oxford
- 8/18/2014: Crashes on I-295 in Portland
- 8/15/2014: Multi-Vehicle Accident on 295 in Portland
- 8/15/2014: Bangor I-95 Union Street Bridge Overnight Work Schedule
- 8/15/2014: Augusta Western Avenue Overpass to be Repaired
- 8/13/2014: Project Bids Received for Expansion of the International Marine Terminal
- 8/12/2014: Harrison Culvert Replacement Project Delayed
- 8/11/2014: Culvert Replacement Leads to Detour in Newcastle
- 8/8/2014: Bangor I-95 Union Street Bridge Overnight Work Schedule
- 8/8/2014: Culvert Replacement Project to Begin in Grafton Township
- 8/5/2014: Emergency Bridge Weight Limit imposed on Canal Bridge in Buxton-Hollis
- 8/5/2014: I-195 Ramps to be Closed This Week
- 8/4/2014: Culvert Replacement Project to Begin in Newcastle
- 8/4/2014: Culvert Replacement Project in Richmond
- 8/1/2014: Bangor I-95 Union Street Bridge Overnight Work Schedule
- 8/1/2014: Culvert Replacement in Carroll Plantation
- 8/1/2014: Three Day Inspection of the Androscoggin River Bridge in Peru-Mexico
- 8/1/2014: Overnight Repairs on the Bridge Street Bridge in Gardiner
- 8/1/2014: Culvert Replacement Project in Greene
- 7/31/2014: New Clair-Fort Kent International Bridge Officially Opened
- 7/31/2014: Paving Project to Begin on Route 115 in Yarmouth
- 7/31/2014: Paving Resumes in South Portland
- 7/30/2014: ***Date Correction***
- 7/30/2014: Mackworth Island Bridge Weight Restriction
- 7/29/2014: Two Day Ramp Closure on I-95 Northbound at Exit 133 in Fairfield
- 7/28/2014: Paving to Begin on Route 26 in Gray
- 7/28/2014: Bangor I-95 Union Street Bridge Overnight Work Schedule
- 7/28/2014: I-195 Off-Ramps to Close Monday Night
- 7/28/2014: Pavement Sealing Operation to Start in North Yarmouth
- 7/25/2014: Multiple Paving Projects to Begin in Rumford
- 7/25/2014: Hubbard Road in Berwick to be Closed
- 7/25/2014: Traffic Sensors to be Installed in Vassalboro
- 7/23/2014: Work to Begin on I-95 Northbound in Newport
- 7/22/2014: Culvert Replacement Project in Greene
- 7/22/2014: I-195 Off-Ramps to Close Wednesday Night
- 7/22/2014: Paving in South Portland at Two Locations
- 7/18/2014: Bridge Joint Repairs on I-295 Now Complete
- 7/18/2014: Bangor I-95 Union Street Bridge Overnight Work Schedule
- 7/18/2014: Road Crack Sealing Operation on I-295 Southbound
- 7/18/2014: Culvert Replacement Project in Greene
- 7/18/2014: Bridge Joint Repairs on I-295 Southbound
- 7/17/2014: Route 173 in Lincolnville to Close for 28 Days
- 7/16/2014: Ramp Closures Scheduled for I-195 in Saco
- 7/15/2014: ACE Camp to Open in Portland and Bangor
- 7/15/2014: Hubbard Road in Berwick to Close
- 7/11/2014: Paving Operation in Falmouth to Restrict Traffic
- 7/11/2014: Culvert Replacement Project to Close Route 107 in Sebago
- 7/11/2014: I-195 Off-Ramps to Close Monday Night
- 7/10/2014: Traffic Backups Expected on I-95 Northbound in Augusta
- 7/2/2014: Statewide Construction to Cease Due to Holiday
- 7/2/2014: Paving to Start in Naples, Casco and Poland
- 7/2/2014: Overnight Paving on I-195 in Saco
- 7/2/2014: Paving Operations to Start in Western Maine
- 6/30/2014: Minor Delays Expected at Gorham Roundabout on Tuesday, July 1st
- 6/27/2014: I-295 Clear
- 6/27/2014: Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-295
- 6/27/2014: Bangor I-95 Union Street Bridge Overnight Work Schedule
- 6/24/2014: Railroad Crossing Rehab in Orrington
- 6/20/2014: Full Reconstruction of Route 1 in Warren to Begin
- 6/20/2014: Bangor I-95 Union Street Bridge Overnight Work Schedule
- 6/19/2014: WEST GARDINER TO AUGUSTA NORTHBOUND...LONG BACKUPS
- 6/19/2014: Vehicles Crash at Exit 113
- 6/18/2014: Deep Culvert Replacement in Harpswell
- 6/18/2014: Emergency Drainage Repairs in Farmingdale
- 6/18/2014: Cobb?s Bridge in New Gloucester to be Replaced
- 6/17/2014: Paving to Begin at Three Locations in Scarborough
- 6/13/2014: Bangor I-95 Union Street Bridge Overnight Schedule
- 6/13/2014: Highway Preservation Work in Northern Aroostook County
- 6/13/2014: Bangor I-95 Union Street Bridge Overnight Work Schedule
- 6/13/2014: Inspection of the Frank J. Wood Bridge in Brunswick-Topsham
- 6/13/2014: Vehicle Restrictions on the Fort Kent International Bridge
- 6/13/2014: Interstate 95 Overnight Paving Between Hampden and Bangor
- 6/11/2014: Tractor Trailer Roll Over in Gorham Closes Intersection
- 6/10/2014: Full Reconstruction of River Road in Windham
- 6/9/2014: Work to Begin on I-95 Northbound in Newport
- 6/9/2014: Paving Operations to Start on Route 77 in Cape Elizabeth
- 6/6/2014: Union Street Bridge Replacement Construction Schedule
- 6/4/2014: Paving to Re-Start on Broadway in South Portland
- 6/3/2014: Paving of New Bridge Means Potential Traffic Delays at Martin?s Point
- 6/2/2014: Riverbank Stabilization in Berwick
- 5/30/2014: Overnight Paving on I-295 in Portland
- 5/30/2014: Paving Operations to Start in the Skowhegan Area
- 5/29/2014: Auburn Route 202 Bridge Replacement Project
- 5/28/2014: Paving on Broadway in South Portland to Require Detour
- 5/28/2014: Paving Operations to Begin in Biddeford
- 5/28/2014: Paving Operation to Begin in Lebanon and Sanford
- 5/28/2014: MaineDOT to Begin Seasonal Vegitation Control
- 5/23/2014: Route 115 Bridge in Yarmouth to Get New Surface
- 5/21/2014: Inspection of the Frank J. Wood Bridge to Begin
- 5/19/2014: Work to Begin on Mount Vernon Avenue in Augusta
- 5/19/2014: Route 11 in Casco to be Closed for Culvert Replacement
- 5/16/2014: Paving to Start in Saco
- 5/14/2014: Paving on the Casco Bay Bridge
- 5/12/2014: Overnight Work on I-95 in Bangor
- 5/6/2014: Culvert Repair on Route 236 in Eliot
- 5/5/2014: Public Meeting on Rumble Strips in Winthrop
- 5/2/2014: Overnight Ramp Work on I-95 in Bangor
- 5/2/2014: Work to Begin on Kittery Overpasses
- 4/15/2014: Construction on Western Avenue in Augusta Increases
- 4/11/2014: Road Construction in Smithfield and Norridgewock
- 4/9/2014: Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
- 4/9/2014: Joint Repair Work on I-95 Augusta Northbound
- 4/2/2014: Overnight Joint Repair Work on I-95 Northbound in Kittery
- 4/2/2014: Overnight Joint Repair Work on I-95 Northbound in Kittery
- 3/26/2014: Maine and New Hampshire Settle Lawsuit
- 3/20/2014: Online Survey for Auburn?s Littlefields Bridge Replacement Project
- 2/10/2014: Stockton Springs Bridge Posted at Lower Weight
- 2/7/2014: Additional Openings for Casco Bay Bridge Planned
- 2/5/2014: State Offices to Close Wednesday Afternoon Due to Snow Storm
- 1/31/2014: I-95 Exit 133 Northbound Set to Re-Open
- 1/10/2014: Interstate 95 Bridge in Kittery Closed
- 1/6/2014: Penobscot Narrows Bridge is Open to Traffic
- 1/6/2014: MaineDOT Urges Caution Driving
- 1/3/2014: Penobscot Narrows Bridge to Close on Sunday
2013 News Releases
- 12/30/2013: Penobscot Narrows Bridge Remains Closed
- 12/29/2013: Penobscot Narrows Bridge to Remain Closed Overnight
- 12/17/2013: Posted Weight Limit for East Benton Bridge
- 12/11/2013: Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge Rehabilitation Date Extended
- 12/4/2013: Yarmouth Exit 15 Park and Ride Now Open
- 12/3/2013: Penobscot Narrows Bridge Inspection to Impact Traffic
- 11/18/2013: MaineDOT Gears Up and Offers Reminders for Winter Driving
- 11/14/2013: Route 128 in Woolwich Set to Open Friday
- 11/7/2013: Peru-Mexico Bridge Posted Weight Limit
- 11/7/2013: Posted Weight Limit for Dixfield/Peru Bridge
- 10/28/2013: Exit 113 Roundabouts to Open Today
- 10/25/2013: Drainage Work Begins Monday in Bar Harbor
- 10/18/2013: Construction to Start on Wilson Street in Brewer
- 10/18/2013: Railroad Crossing Replacement in Pittsfield
- 10/11/2013: Railroad Repairs at Two Locations in Leeds
- 10/9/2013: MDOT Delivers ?Rail System Safety Report? to Governor LePage
- 10/7/2013: Railroad Repairs in Leeds
- 10/1/2013: Exit 113 Daytime Paving Schedule and Detour Routes
- 9/27/2013: Western Avenue Construction Project
- 9/23/2013: Bridge Repair Work in Hallowell
- 9/20/2013: MaineDOT Set to Install More Centerline Rumblestrips
- 9/16/2013: FRA and MaineDOT Announce Trespass Detection System
- 9/13/2013: Overnight I-295 Paving Schedule for Next Week
- 9/11/2013: Exit 15 in Yarmouth to Close on Sunday
- 9/11/2013: MaineDOT Traffic Cams Help Commuters
- 9/6/2013: Update: I-295 Crash
- 9/6/2013: Overnight Paving on I-295 Continues Next Week
- 9/6/2013: Crash with injuries slows I-295 traffic in Portland
- 9/5/2013: I-295 Overnight Paving Continues
- 8/26/2013: Overnight Paving on I-295 Continues
- 8/22/2013: Detour on Broadway in South Portland Begins Monday
- 8/22/2013: Railroad Repairs at a Second Location in New Gloucester
- 8/20/2013: New Gloucester Rail Track Safety Repairs to Start This Week
- 8/19/2013: Richmond-Dresden Bridge Reduced to One Lane
- 8/16/2013: Exit 113 Temporary Traffic Pattern Starts Monday, August 19th
- 8/13/2013: Bangor Road Resurfacing Project
- 8/7/2013: MMA
- 8/6/2013: Overnight Joint Repair Work on I-95 Northbound
- 8/6/2013: Moose Crashes
- 8/6/2013: Paving Project to Begin on the Waldoboro/Warren Town Line
- 8/6/2013: Correction: Night Paving Work in North Windham
- 8/2/2013: Section of Route 128 in Woolwich to be Closed
- 7/25/2013: Hotel Road in Auburn to Close for 45 Days
- 7/25/2013: Road Relocation in Ellsworth
- 7/23/2013: Route 32 in Bremen to be Closed for 14 Days
- 7/19/2013: Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge Rehabilitation Work to Begin
- 7/16/2013: Old Belgrade Road to be Closed
- 7/12/2013: Paving to Begin on Route 202
- 7/12/2013: I-295 Southbound Over St. John Street in Portland Reduced to One Lane
- 7/9/2013: Overnight Bridge Testing Closes Part of I-95
- 7/3/2013: More Interstate Cameras Ready to View
- 7/3/2013: Portland I-295 Washington Avenue Bridge Repairs
- 6/28/2013: Road Reconstruction to Begin in Poland
- 6/28/2013: Exit 15 Yarmouth to Reopen Monday
- 6/28/2013: Governor Signs Biennial Highway Fund Budget
- 6/21/2013: Brush Control to Begin
- 6/14/2013: New Payne Road in Scarborough Opens Monday
- 6/12/2013: Emergency Repairs Scheduled for Gray (Exit 63) Toll Plaza
- 6/11/2013: I-95 Northbound Island Falls to Oakfield Closing
- 6/7/2013: Route 219 in Leeds to be Closed Through the Weekend
- 6/3/2013: Overnight Paving on Kittery On and Off Ramps to I-95 This Week
- 5/31/2013: I-95 Exit 113 Northbound On-Ramp In Augusta To Reopen Monday Afternoon
- 5/31/2013: Paving Project to Begin in Dixmont
- 5/30/2013: Paving Projects to Begin in Ellsworth
- 5/29/2013: Route 219 in Leeds to be Closed June 3rd to June 7th
- 5/24/2013: Meeting to Discuss Black Free Bridge
- 5/22/2013: Maine Port Authority Selects McAllister Towing for ATB
- 5/21/2013: Overnight Work Will Close Kittery On-Ramp
- 5/20/2013: Pavement Replacement in Madawaska
- 5/20/2013: New Roadway Signs to be Installed in Auburn
- 5/16/2013: Manchester Road Closure
- 5/16/2013: Load Test on Mill Stream Bridge in Eddington
- 5/16/2013: Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory to Open This Weekend
- 5/14/2013: Portland Paving Projects
- 5/10/2013: Paving Begins Along the Causeway in Naples
- 5/9/2013: Drainage Work in Hallowell Starts May 13th
- 5/9/2013: Paving Project to Begin in Livermore
- 5/9/2013: Trenton Paving to Begin
- 5/9/2013: I-95 Exit 113 Interchange Bridge Eastbound Closing
- 5/7/2013: Route 236 On-Ramp for I-95 to Close
- 5/6/2013: Overnight Paving to Begin on I-95 in Kittery
- 5/3/2013: Castle Island Road in Belgrade to be Closed
- 5/3/2013: Farmington Paving Work to Begin
- 5/1/2013: Paving Project in Gorham
- 4/30/2013: Penobscot Narrows Observatory Delays Opening
- 4/25/2013: Southport Bridge Deck Work to Begin
- 4/25/2013: Wiscasset Bridge Project to Begin
- 4/25/2013: Inspection to Start on Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge
- 4/25/2013: Updated Cost Target for the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge
- 4/19/2013: I-95 Exit 113 Nothbound On-Ramp Closing
- 4/12/2013: Martins Point Bridge Down to One Lane
- 4/3/2013: Kittery On-Ramp Improvements to Begin
- 4/2/2013: Fryeburg Bridge Closed
- 4/1/2013: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge is Closed
- 4/1/2013: Bar Harbor Bridge Work
- 3/27/2013: Construction to Start on Route 3 in Trenton
- 3/12/2013: I-295 Northbound Exit 15 is Closed
- 3/12/2013: Bridge Rehabilitation in Abbot
- 3/12/2013: Brownfield Bridge Closed for Repairs
- 3/1/2013: Woolwich Bridge Rehabilitation Begins This Month
- 2/27/2013: Temporary Off-Ramp Closing at Exit 15 Northbound Starting In March
- 2/12/2013: New Container Service to Offer Direct Access to Europe
- 1/24/2013: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Closed for Repairs
- 1/7/2013: Upcoming Closure of Exit 133 In Fairfield
- 1/4/2013: MaineDOT Sees Real Savings from 2012 Construction Season
2012 News Releases
- 12/14/2012: Bonny Eagle Bridge Open to Traffic
- 12/4/2012: Trenton Paving Done for the Season
- 11/26/2012: I-395 Exit Closure
- 11/19/2012: Paving Schedule for Routes 3 and 230 in Trenton
- 11/16/2012: Paving Continues in Trenton
- 10/30/2012: TRENTON PAVING BEGINS
- 10/24/2012: Culvert Replacement in Sabattus Tonight
- 10/22/2012: I-95 Kittery Bridge Inspection
- 10/19/2012: Newport Bridge Joint Repairs
- 10/19/2012: Chester Truss Bridge to Close
- 10/15/2012: Naples Paving Along the Causeway
- 10/15/2012: Sewall?s Bridge in York to Close
- 10/15/2012: Traffic Sensors to be Installed in Skowhegan
- 10/10/2012: Stanley Brook Bridge Repairs
- 10/9/2012: Nighttime Ramp Closures Scheduled on I-295
- 10/9/2012: Exit 133 in Fairfield Closed Due to Paving
- 10/5/2012: Steep Falls Bridge Repairs
- 10/1/2012: I-95 Bangor Union Street Overpass Inspection
- 9/28/2012: Presumpscot River Bridge Repairs on I-295 Southbound
- 9/24/2012: Monmouth/Winthrop Culvert Replacements
- 9/21/2012: Construction on Route 1-Elm Street in Biddeford
- 9/20/2012: Readfield Railroad Crossing Forces Detour
- 9/20/2012: Clay Hill Bridge in Kennebunk Being Replaced
- 9/20/2012: Howland Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- 9/20/2012: Trenton Construction Work Update
- 9/20/2012: Route 1 in Scarborough Slated for Intersection Improvements
- 9/18/2012: National ?Don?t Text and Drive Day?
- 9/13/2012: Culvert Replacement in Norway Forces Detour
- 9/12/2012: Culvert Repair in Augusta
- 9/11/2012: Steep Falls Bridge Repairs
- 9/10/2012: Bangor Exit 186 to Close for Overnight Paving
- 9/10/2012: Railroad Crossing to be Repaired in Greene
- 9/10/2012: I-95 Traffic Sensors to be Installed in Carmel
- 9/7/2012: Section of Route 127 Closed Starting September 11th
- 9/6/2012: Nighttime Ramp Closures On For Congress Street
- 8/31/2012: Bridge in Milo Temporary Closed
- 8/31/2012: Portion of Route 201A in North Anson to Close
- 8/31/2012: New Traffic Pattern for State Street in Augusta
- 8/29/2012: All Ramps To Portland I-295 Northbound Are Now Re-Opened
- 8/29/2012: Exeter Road Closure Expected Next Week
- 8/28/2012: US Route 1 in Stockton Springs To Close Overnight
- 8/27/2012: Steep Falls Bridge Inspection
- 8/27/2012: Mexico-Peru Bridge Closure
- 8/23/2012: Frank J. Wood Bridge Joint Repair
- 8/21/2012: I-95 Northbound On and Off Ramp Overnight Paving
- 8/20/2012: Culvert Replacement in Gouldsboro
- 8/17/2012: Culvert Replacement Work in Fryeburg
- 8/17/2012: US Route 1A in Hampden Opens Ahead of Schedule
- 8/17/2012: I-295 Overnight Paving Between Freeport and Brunswick
- 8/17/2012: Frank J. Wood Bridge Safety Inspection
- 8/15/2012: York Bridge Back Open to Traffic
- 8/14/2012: Road and Intersection Improvements Begin on Routes 3 and 230 in Trenton
- 8/10/2012: Intersection Safety Improvements in Newburgh
- 8/9/2012: Road Closure on US Route 1A in Hampden
- 8/8/2012: Paving Project in Scarborough and Arundel/Kennebunkport
- 8/7/2012: Major Traffic Detour Planned for Bangor/Brewer (map attached)
- 8/3/2012: I-95 Southbound Ramps Paved From Bangor to Etna
- 8/3/2012: I-295 Traffic Sensors Being Installed
- 8/3/2012: Culvert Replacements in Dresden/Woolwich
- 8/2/2012: Paving on US Route 17 from Jefferson to Augusta
- 8/2/2012: Culvert Replacements in Buckfield/Hebron
- 7/31/2012: Culvert Replacement on US Route 197 in Richmond
- 7/30/2012: Culvert Replacements in Bristol
- 7/26/2012: Maine State Ferry Service Adjusts Capacity
- 7/26/2012: North Yarmouth Culvert Repair
- 7/25/2012: Overnight Paving on I-95 in Clinton
- 7/23/2012: Durham Public Meeting on US Route 136
- 7/20/2012: Buxton Culvert Repair Work
- 7/19/2012: Striping To Start On Maine Highways
- 7/19/2012: Brewer Signal Light Upgrades
- 7/18/2012: Casco Bay Bridge Closes Travel Lane Northbound For One Hour
- 7/17/2012: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Weekend Closing Times Adjusted
- 7/17/2012: Culvert Rehabilitation In Winslow
- 7/13/2012: Maine Receives Federal Emergency Highway Funds
- 7/13/2012: Culvert Rehabilitation In Winslow
- 7/13/2012: Culvert Replacement In Arundel
- 7/12/2012: Madawaska Paving Begins Monday, July 16
- 7/12/2012: Route 9 In West Gardiner-Litchfield Set To Open Ahead Of Schedule
- 7/10/2012: West Gardiner-Litchfield Culvert Repair Closes Road
- 7/9/2012: Road Work On Route 1A In Hampden
- 7/6/2012: MaineDOT Starts Annual Roadside Brush-Control Program
- 7/6/2012: Traffic Sensors To Be Installed In Augusta And Winthrop
- 7/6/2012: Cross Pipe Replacement in Levant
- 7/6/2012: I-95 Paving Work To Begin July 8th
- 7/5/2012: Ferry Service Resumes Normal Schedule On Friday
- 7/3/2012: Ferry Service Interruptions
- 7/2/2012: Emergency Culvert Repairs in Pittston Finished Ahead of Schedule
- 7/2/2012: Sarah Mildred Long Bridge To Close For Safety Repairs
- 6/27/2012: Emergency Culvert Repair in Pittston
- 6/27/2012: Topsham Park and Ride Lot Now Open
- 6/22/2012: Presumscot River Bridge Repairs Set For Sunday Night
- 6/22/2012: Traffic Restricted on Route 136 in Durham
- 6/22/2012: Traffic Sensors To Be Installed In Augusta And Winthrop
- 6/22/2012: Brewer-Orrington Road Work Starts Sunday Night
- 6/22/2012: Paving Work To Start In Gorham and Scarborough
- 6/21/2012: Multiple Portland Paving Projects Upcoming
- 6/20/2012: I-295 Bridge in Portland-Falmouth Reduced To One Lane
- 6/19/2012: TIGER Grant Awarded for Rumford Bridge
- 6/15/2012: Songo Locks Swing Bridge Closed Again This Weekend
- 6/14/2012: Ramps To Close at Forest Avenue Interchange Tonight - Interstate 295 Bridges Project Ahead of Schedule
- 6/14/2012: Paving In Durham
- 6/14/2012: Accident on I-295 in Portland Detours Traffic
- 6/13/2012: Van Buren Road Construction
- 6/8/2012: Paving Project Continues in Hollis
- 6/7/2012: Songo Locks Swing Bridge Closed This Weekend
- 6/6/2012: Paving to Resume on Route 302 in Naples
- 6/6/2012: Buxton-Hollis Bridge Inspection
- 6/1/2012: Lewiston-Auburn Bridge Inspection
- 5/30/2012: Underground Utility Work Continues on Westbrook Bridge
- 5/29/2012: I-295 Northbound at Exit 8 Will Open By 5PM
- 5/29/2012: I-295 in Portland Exit 8 Closed
- 5/23/2012: Swing Bridge is Gone, Paving Continues
- 5/18/2012: Bay of Naples Bridge Celebration
- 5/16/2012: Reconstruction Of Route 201 In Farmingdale Enters Final Stages ? Grading and Paving Scheduled For This Weekend
- 5/16/2012: Route 302 Paving on Thursday, May 17th
- 5/16/2012: Traffic Counting in Boothbay
- 5/16/2012: Bradford Culvert Replacements Start May 21st
- 5/16/2012: Kittery Overhead Signs Being Replaced
- 5/9/2012: Veterans Memorial Bridge Closed Thursday Night
- 5/8/2012: Augusta Memorial Bridge Work Begins
- 5/8/2012: MaineDOT Urges Caution Around Pavement Stripers
- 5/8/2012: I-95 Road Work Underway
- 5/7/2012: Acadia Gateway Administrative and Maintenance Facility Ribbon Cutting
- 5/2/2012: Penobscot Narrows Observatory Opens for the Season
- 5/1/2012: I-295 Project Calls for Overnight On/Off Ramp Closings This Week At Forest Avenue Interchange
- 4/26/2012: Maine is Working This Summer!
- 4/23/2012: Bridges Closed Due To Flooding
- 4/19/2012: Bangor ?Bullseye Bridge? Resurfacing
- 4/19/2012: Final Stages Of Construction On Route 201 In Farmingdale To Begin April 23 ? Completion Expected By June 30
- 4/19/2012: I-295 Closure Tonight
- 4/17/2012: Road Work on the Chesterville-Farmington Town Line
- 4/13/2012: Town of Burnham Route 100 Detour
- 4/9/2012: Route 11 in Ashland Detoured
- 4/9/2012: Road Work on Route 219 in Leeds Begins Today
- 4/5/2012: Route 196 in Topsham Closed
- 4/5/2012: Westbrook Bridge Utility Work Begins Friday, April 6th
- 3/30/2012: Work Begins On Route 4 in Livermore Falls/Jay
- 3/29/2012: I-395/Route 9 Transportation Study, Open Houses and Hearing Dates Set
- 3/26/2012: Temporary Barrier To Be Installed On Sarah Mildred Long Bridge
- 3/26/2012: Interstate 295 Northbound?s Congress Street and Park Avenue's On-Ramps to Close March 27
- 3/26/2012: Casco Bay Bridge Gate Adjustments
- 3/21/2012: Traffic Update on I-295 Northbound
- 3/21/2012: Traffic Delay on I-295 Northbound
- 3/15/2012: Maine Kennebec Bridge Public Meeting Postponed
- 3/15/2012: Interstate 295 Construction Begins Friday With Structural Shoring At Fore River Parkway Bridge
- 3/6/2012: MaineDOT Details 2012 I-295 Northbound
- 3/2/2012: Handicap Accessible Taxis in York County
- 2/9/2012: Largest Marine Crane in Maine Arrives Friday, February 10th
- 2/1/2012: Route 116 in Argyle Closed For Several Days
- 1/24/2012: Community Buses Roll Into Maine
- 1/6/2012: South Portland Overpass Removal
- 1/5/2012: Traffic Delays in Westbrook
- 1/3/2012: Casco Bay Bridge Repair Wednesday, January 4th
2011 News Releases
- 12/14/2011: Falmouth Railroad Bridge Opens
- 12/12/2011: Richmond-Dresden Bridge Awarded Federal Grant Money
- 12/9/2011: Update on Emergency Bridge Repair Affecting Brunswick/Topsham
- 12/6/2011: MaineDOT Hosts Tokyo Rope Manufacturing
- 12/6/2011: I-95 Bridges Between Fairfield and Benton Undergoing Construction
- 11/23/2011: Winter Storm Brings All Hands On Deck
- 11/18/2011: MaineDOT, Maine State Police, the National Weather Service and AAA urge drivers to prepare for winter
- 11/15/2011: Veterans Bridge Overnight Closure
- 11/10/2011: Westbrook Bridge Closure to Start Nov. 14
- 11/10/2011: Ellsworth Road Work to Begin Saturday, Nov. 12th
- 11/9/2011: Governor LePage, MaineDOT and Indian Township Announce Partnership On Federal Highway Money
- 11/9/2011: The Northeast Transportation Safety Conference Held in Freeport
- 11/7/2011: Freeport Exit Closing On Wednesday Nov. 9
- 11/4/2011: I-295 Project Officially Finished For This Year
- 11/2/2011: BRUNSWICK PARK & RIDE LOT RE-OPENED
- 11/2/2011: Brunswick Intersection Finished for the Season
- 10/27/2011: Brunswick/Freeport Closure Continues
- 10/26/2011: Pipe Repair in Brunswick
- 10/25/2011: Veterans Memorial Bridge Continues Night Work Detouring Traffic
- 10/24/2011: Brunswick Intersection Work Starts Monday, October 24
- 10/19/2011: Crash Road in Jay Railroad Crossing Repairs
- 10/17/2011: Winthrop Upgrade to Main Street to Replace and Upgrade Rail Crossing
- 10/17/2011: Gorham County Road Improvements to Start October 26, 2011
- 10/14/2011: MaineDOT To Repair Beam On Rail Portion Of Black Bridge
- 10/5/2011: Cumberland Street In Westbrook Remains Closed
- 10/5/2011: Cumberland Street In Westbrook Closed, Will Reopen By Evening Commute
- 9/29/2011: Construction Set To Begin On I-95 Crossovers in Fairfield and Benton
- 9/29/2011: Paving On Route 302 In Naples To Conclude Tomorrow
- 9/23/2011: Rail Crossing Work In Norridgewock Will Close Route 201A For 36 hours
- 9/21/2011: New Meadows Bridge Over Route 1 In West Bath To Close Friday Until Saturday Evening
- 9/19/2011: Detour Set For I-295 Northbound On-Ramp
- 9/13/2011: Stanley Brook Bridge In Mount Desert To Close For 35 Days
- 9/13/2011: Route 201 In Farmingdale To Reopen Ahead Of Schedule
- 9/9/2011: Paving Work Continues Northbound On Tukeys Bridge - Overnight Ramp Closures On Tap For I-295 In Freeport
- 9/9/2011: Rt. 201 Closure Starts Tonight (September 9) Road Remains Open For Local Traffic To Businesses
- 9/8/2011: Nighttime Construction Set To Begin On Outer Forest Avenue
- 9/7/2011: Rt. 201 In Farmingdale Closed To Thru-Traffic Sept. 9-15. Road Open For Local Traffic Only These Dates.
- 9/6/2011: Paving Process Begins Tonight On Portland?s Tukeys Bridge
- 9/5/2011: MaineDOT Crews and Equipment To Assist Vermont In Recovery
- 9/1/2011: I-295 Construction Work Will Take A Labor Day Vacation
- 8/31/2011: Route 27 Temporary Bridges Expected To Open On Tuesday, September 6
- 8/30/2011: MaineDOT Crews To Start Repairs On Route 27 In Carrabassett Valley
- 8/29/2011: Late Night Ramp Closures To Occur Tonight In Freeport
- 8/29/2011: Storm Destroys Two Bridges, Closes Route 27 In Carrabassett Valley
- 8/26/2011: All Lanes Of Tukeys Bridge Are Set To Reopen
- 8/25/2011: Bridge Observatory To Close Tomorrow, Re-Open Tuesday
- 8/23/2011: Naples Bay Bridge To Close Temporarily Wednesday Night
- 8/22/2011: Construction Set To Start On Bridge In Norway
- 8/19/2011: (reformatted) Overnight Work On I-295 Calls For Off/On-Ramp Closings In Portland And Freeport
- 8/19/2011: Overnight Work On I-295 Calls For Off/On-Ramp Closings In Portland And Freeport
- 8/19/2011: MaineDOT And Schooner Bay Taxi Team Up To Purchase Handicapped Accessible Taxis
- 8/19/2011: McBurnie Road In Presque Isle To Close For Two Weeks
- 8/18/2011: Crews To Replace Culvert Near Entrance to State Park in Washington County
- 8/18/2011: Traffic Patterns On I-395 Bridge To Change Next Week
- 8/18/2011: Bridge Street In Westbrook To Close For Rail Line Installation
- 8/12/2011: Haskell Bridge In Canaan Reopens
- 8/12/2011: Segment Of Route 32 In Waldoboro To Close For Day
- 8/12/2011: Thomaston Public Meeting To Focus On Route 1
- 8/12/2011: Veranda Street On-Ramp To I-295 Southbound Closing For The Weekend This Friday Evening
- 8/11/2011: Bridge Construction Set To Begin On Outer Broadway
- 8/8/2011: Bridge In West Bath To Close Two Nights This Week
- 8/4/2011: Crews To Start Bridge Replacement Project In Winslow On Garland Road
- 8/4/2011: Motorists Need To Be Aware Of Possible Lane Closure Friday Night On I-295 Northbound In Portland
- 8/2/2011: Construction Begins On Culvert Replacement In Minot
- 8/2/2011: Sweetser Bridge In Gray To Close For Two Months For Repairs
- 8/2/2011: River Road In Cushing To Close For Five Days
- 8/1/2011: MaineDOT Commissioner Ends Plans To Build Bypass Around Wiscasset
- 7/28/2011: Center Lane Closure On I-295 Northbound On Tukeys Bridge Requires Motorists To Shift To Right Lane To Exit At Veranda Street
- 7/21/2011: MaineDOT, Norridgewock Celebrate Opening Of New Bridge
- 7/19/2011: I-295 Northbound Exit 24 Ramps To Close Tonight at 9 PM
- 7/14/2011: Rain Pushes Late Night I-295 Northbound Ramp Closures In Freeport To Thursday and Monday
- 7/13/2011: Black Bridge Over Androscoggin River To Remain Closed
- 7/13/2011: Late Night I-295 Ramp Closings Set For 10 P.M. On Wednesday And Thursday In Freeport
- 7/11/2011: Motorists Need To Be Aware Of Lane Shifts And Nighttime Exit Closures As I-295 Work Continues
- 7/7/2011: Construction Set To Begin On Route 1 In Whiting
- 7/7/2011: Falmouth Bridge To Close Intermittently Next Week For Steel Deliveries
- 7/7/2011: Topsham Park And Ride Lot To Close
- 7/6/2011: Repairs Set To Start On C.P. Railroad Bridge in Greenville
- 7/1/2011: Nighttime Ramp Closures Scheduled For I-95 Southbound In Augusta
- 6/30/2011: Construction Set To Begin On Riverside Street/Warren Avenue Intersection
- 6/28/2011: MaineDOT and Wiscasset Team Up For Traffic Officers In Village
- 6/24/2011: MaineDOT News -- Merrymeeting Bay Bridge Ramp In Brunswick Will Close Tonight
- 6/23/2011: MaineDOT News -- Preliminary Construction Begins On Route 1 Bridge in Princeton and Indian Township
- 6/22/2011: MaineDOT News -- Construction Set To Begin On Route 4 Bridge In Turner
- 6/19/2011: MaineDOT News -- Fore River Parkway On-Ramp To I-295 Southbound To Close Monday Night, Tuesday Night
- 6/11/2011: MaineDOT posts weight restrictions on bridge in Lebanon
- 6/10/2011: MaineDOT News -- Road Construction Set To Begin On Route 4 In Auburn
- 6/10/2011: MaineDOT News -- Preliminary Work Set To Begin On Bridge In Jefferson
- 6/9/2011: Route 1 Southbound Off-Ramp In Brunswick To Close For Two Weeks
- 6/8/2011: Exit 109B On I-95 Southbound To Close Friday In Order To Pave Portions Of I-95
- 6/8/2011: Lane and Exit Closures Tonight on I-295 Southbound
- 6/7/2011: New Meadows Bridge in West Bath and Ramps on Merrymeeting Bay Bridge to close temporarily
- 6/6/2011: Observatory To Close For Two Days For Maintenance
- 6/6/2011: Baxter Boulevard On-Ramp Closing Is The Latest Step In I-295 Improvement Effort.
- 6/1/2011: Kenduskeag Bridge To Close Next Week
- 6/1/2011: Portion Of Route 8 In Belgrade And Smithfield To Be Repaved
- 5/26/2011: Construction Set To Begin On Segment Of Route 4 In Sanford And Alfred
- 5/26/2011: Tukeys Bridge Project Proceeds As Crews Separate Washington Avenue And Close Exit 8 on I-295 Northbound
- 5/16/2011: Meeting To Focus On Possible Permanent Closure Of Bridge In Lebanon and Milton, NH
- 5/13/2011: Freeport To Brunswick Project Begins, Construction Continues On Other Segments Of I-295
- 5/12/2011: Paving Projects Continue On I-95 In Central and Northern Maine
- 5/11/2011: Construction Continues On Two Brunswick Projects
- 5/9/2011: MaineDOT Unveils Major I-295 Improvements With A New Tukeys Bridge Northbound Project
- 5/6/2011: Work Set To Begin On Kelly Road Bridge Over I-95 In Orono
- 5/6/2011: I-295 Northbound On-Ramp At Bucknam Road Will Temporarily Close Sunday Night
- 5/5/2011: Route 1 Roadwork Resumes In Washington County
- 5/4/2011: Additional I-295 Southbound Ramp Closings To Begin Thursday
- 5/3/2011: Passing Lanes On I-95 In Pittsfield To Close For Power Line Upgrade
- 5/1/2011: Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge To Close Three Times This Week For Inspection
- 4/29/2011: Bridge Closure Will Detour Traffic In Newport
- 4/29/2011: Starting May 1, I-295 Southbound Exit 8 Will Be Closed Nightly
- 4/27/2011: Repairs Commence on Tukey's Bridge on I-295 Southbound In Portland
- 4/25/2011: Work Set To Begin On Water And Sewer Lines In Wiscasset
- 4/22/2011: Long-term Lane Closure Set To Begin On Tukey's Bridge On I-295 Southbound
- 4/13/2011: MaineDOT releases 2012-13 Biennial Capital Work Plan
- 4/8/2011: Lane and Ramp Closures Will Begin Sunday, April 10 On I-295 In The Porltand Area
- 4/8/2011: Black Bridge To Remain Closed For Several Weeks
- 4/5/2011: State Selects Operator For MMA Rail Line
- 4/4/2011: Falmouth Bridge Will Be Reduced To One Lane For Inspection
- 3/30/2011: Grant Funding For Memorial Bridge Committed By USDOT
- 3/9/2011: Traffic Delays Expected On Route 2 In Newport
- 2/16/2011: Construction set to begin on Ellsworth Bicycle/pedestrian trail
- 2/16/2011: Crews to close lane on Cobbosseecontee Road in Monmouth
- 2/14/2011: Motorists should be aware of lane closure on I-95 northbound in Augusta
- 2/8/2011: Drivers need to be alert to blindspots created by snowbanks
- 2/8/2011: Route 26/100 will close for two 20-minute periods Wednesday and Thursday
- 2/3/2011: New Traffic Plan and Signal lights accommodate truckers on International Bridge
- 1/18/2011: MaineDOT postpones and reschedules public hearing for Exit 113
- 1/18/2011: Expect Periodic Delays On Falmouth Bridge This Thursday
- 1/3/2011: Public meeting to focus on Bangor I-95 Corridor Study
- 1/3/2011: Ceremony Marks Groundbreaking on Eastport Port Expansion
2010 News Releases
- 12/30/2010: MAINEDOT TO POST WEIGHT LIMIT ON THE FORT KENT INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
- 12/28/2010: Expect periodic traffic delays on Falmouth bridge
- 12/17/2010: Pilot project to expire, 100,000-pound trucks will be off interstate and back on non-interstate roads
- 12/7/2010: MaineDOT to conduct inspections on area bridges
- 12/3/2010: MAINEDOT WILL POST WEIGHT LIMIT ON FALMOUTH BRIDGE
- 12/1/2010: MaineDOT To Host Informational Open House concerning Route 1 improvements
- 12/1/2010: MaineDOT and Gorham announce new Park & Ride facility is open
- 11/30/2010: Eagle's nest alters Wiscasset bypass plans
- 11/29/2010: Route 136 Reopens nearly one month ahead of schedule
- 11/22/2010: MaineDOT, Maine State Police, and AAA urge drivers to prepare for winter
- 11/3/2010: Ceremony In Grand Lake Stream Marks Bridge Partnership
- 10/3/2010: Children across Maine will walk and bike to school on October 6
- 9/22/2010: Mountain Division Informational Meeting is Tuesday, October 5
- 9/21/2010: Down East Sunrise Trail Set To Open September 21
- 9/16/2010: Plans in place to retrieve crane, new detour established for Route 136
- 9/14/2010: Bridge work on Route 1-A in Dedham to start next week
- 9/10/2010: Road work is set to begin on Route 1 in Pembroke
- 9/7/2010: MaineDOT plans to discontinue Skowhegan Transportation Study
- 9/2/2010: Riverbank section along Route 136 in Auburn collapses
- 9/2/2010: Riverbank section along Route 136 in Auburn collapses
- 8/27/2010: Route 105 in Camden will be reduced to one lane for bridge repairs
- 8/27/2010: Dedication ceremony to open St. John Valley Cultural Byway
- 8/26/2010: Patching could cause delays Sunday on Route 139 in Fairfield
- 8/25/2010: Bridge construction could cause delays in Newport
- 8/25/2010: Detour set for large trucks on Route 1A project in Ellsworth
- 8/24/2010: Ellsworth Route 1A Traffic Alert
- 8/20/2010: Construction set to begin on Route 196 in Topsham
- 8/19/2010: Construction set to begin at Hotel Road intersection in Auburn
- 8/16/2010: Construction set to begin in Turner on Route 219
- 8/16/2010: Maine Container Shipping obtains key federal designation
- 8/15/2010: Scarborough roadwork to start sunday, August 15
- 8/5/2010: Route 104 will close on August 9 for culvert replacement
- 8/5/2010: MaineDOT to postpone Richmond Culvert Replacement
- 7/24/2010: Traffic Delays Resulting From I-295 Northbound Lane Closure In Yarmouth This Weekend
- 7/20/2010: Overnight Closure Of Certain I-295 Exits Planned For This Week
- 7/19/2010: Section of Route 23 in Fairfield to close for two weeks
- 7/19/2010: I-295 Northbound Reduced to One Lane in Yarmouth This Weekend
- 7/15/2010: Work set to begin in Augusta, Palermo
- 7/9/2010: MaineDOT Awards Nearly $600,000 Dollars to Coastal Communities
- 7/6/2010: Repairs set to begin on Buttermilk Cove bridge in Brunswick
- 7/6/2010: Newcastle/Nobleboro Bridge Will be Reduced to one lane due to repairs
- 7/1/2010: MaineDOT set to conduct annual roadside spraying program
- 7/1/2010: Crews to Suspend construction on Route 1A for Holiday weekend
- 6/29/2010: WORK TO BEGIN ON ROUTE 215 BRIDGE IN DAMARISCOTTA MILLS
- 6/22/2010: CULVERT REPLACEMENT IN APPLETON TO START MONDAY, JUNE 28
- 6/19/2010: MaineDOT to conduct roadside spraying in Aroostook County
- 6/18/2010: MaineDOT to start annual railroad vegetation control program
- 6/17/2010: Portion of Route 43 in Farmington to temporarily close
- 6/15/2010: HIGHWAY PAINT SHORTAGE PROMPTS MAINEDOT TO SHIFT STRIPING SCHEDULES; FEWER MILES MAY BE PAINTED THIS SEASON
- 6/14/2010: Work To Begin This Week On I-295 Through Portland Area
- 6/11/2010: Crews will be striping I-95 from Augusta to Houlton next week
- 6/9/2010: Transportation Safety Promoters Acknowledged at Annual Conference
- 6/4/2010: TRAFFIC ALERT: ROUTE 35 IN STANDISH
- 6/3/2010: Falmouth Bridge Inspection Could Cause Traffic Delays
- 6/3/2010: Southbound exit ramps in Howland and Lincoln to close temporarily next week
- 6/1/2010: Paving begins on sections of Route 89 and 1A in Aroostook
- 6/1/2010: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Selects Route for Wiscasset Bypass
- 5/25/2010: MaineDOT receives national workplace wellness award
- 5/20/2010: Construction Work On Route 1 Southbound In Brunswick To Begin Sunday Night
- 5/18/2010: Road Reconstruction Kicks into High Gear on Route 1A in Ellsworth
- 5/17/2010: Work Continues Beside I-295 Northbound Lanes, Falmouth Area
- 5/14/2010: Nighttime Paving will begin soon on Route 1 southbound in Brunswick
- 5/10/2010: Work Is Under Way On I-295 Northbound Lanes, Portland to Freeport
- 5/7/2010: Work Begins on I-295 Northbound Lanes Between Portland and Freeport
- 5/7/2010: MaineDOT Announces Improvements for I-295 in Greater Portland Area
- 5/7/2010: Paving to occur Monday at route 3/198 intersection in Bar Harbor
- 4/27/2010: Repairs set to begin to Partridge Bridge in Whitefield
- 4/26/2010: MaineDOT Announces Improvements for I-295 in Greater Portland Area
- 4/16/2010: Roadwork on 1A in Ellsworth set to resume
- 4/15/2010: Portion of Route 138 in Bowdoinham will close for repairs
- 4/14/2010: Construction set to resume on route 117 in Turner
- 4/9/2010: Work Set To Begin on Cold Brook Road Bridge
- 4/9/2010: Travel lane closure on I-95 southbound in Sidney starts Monday
- 4/5/2010: Construction set to begin on Knickerbocker Bridge
- 4/4/2010: Overhead Sign Installation will cause delays Monday night on I-295 in South Portland
- 4/1/2010: Lane closures could cause delays on I-295 between Exits 3 and 4
- 3/15/2010: ROUTE 9 BRIDGE IN BERWICK CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD WATERS
- 3/5/2010: Construction On Second Street Bridge Set To Resume
- 3/5/2010: MaineDOT Public Information Plan Available
- 3/2/2010: Construction set to begin on Camden Bridge
- 2/12/2010: MaineDOT Plow Operator Crowned World Champion
- 2/10/2010: State Works to Resolve MMA Railroad PETITION TO ABANDON RAIL LINE in Aroostook and Penobscot Counties
- 2/5/2010: MaineDOT Receives Approval For Caribou Connector
- 1/26/2010: Fryeburg Bridge remains closed until waters recede
- 1/22/2010: Public asked to participate in Wiscasset Bypass public process
- 1/11/2010: Songo Locks Drawbridge repairs set to begin
- 1/7/2010: Free Black Bridge In Brunswick To Close for two days
- 1/5/2010: MaineDOT set to begin repairs to Boothbay Bridge
- 1/5/2010: I-95 SOUTHBOUND AND NORTHBOUND IN FAIRFIELD TO CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT, JANUARY 6 FOR ONE HALF-HOUR
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