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MaineDOT News Releases

The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) regularly issues News Releases to media outlets (newspapers, radio & television stations, etc.) throughout Maine. This page contains the releases issued by the Department during the past few months.

Date
News Release
November 13, 2009 New Border Crossing Facility to Open Monday in Calais
November 10, 2009 MaineDOT to hold second meeting concerning Bangor I-95 Corridor study
November 9, 2009 Northern Maine Commercial Border Crossing Feasibility Study informational forum scheduled
October 28, 2009 Officials Celebrate Opening Of Down East Sunrise Trail
October 22, 2009 Construction set to begin on damaged section of Route 136
October 21, 2009 Travel Lane On I-95 Northbound in Hampden closed for bridge repairs
October 16, 2009 Paved Section Of Mountain Divsion Trail Set To Open
October 16, 2009 MaineDOT To Close Eden Street In Bar Harbor On Tuesday
October 14, 2009 Route 160 on Hiram/Porter Town Line To Close For Bridge Replacement
October 7, 2009 I-295 Northbound Exit 3 To briefly close at midnight Thursday
October 2, 2009 South Rumford Road Reopens With Limited Hours
October 2, 2009 Bridge Opening delayed on Hodgdon Stream Bridge in Houlton
October 1, 2009 MaineDOT Advises Wide Loads to Avoid Sandy River Bridge On Route 2 in New Sharon
September 29, 2009 Albee Bridge In Whitefield Reduced to one lane for repairs
September 25, 2009 Puddledock Bridge In Albion To Close for Repairs
September 25, 2009 Maine Schoolchildren Commute by walking and biking on October 7
September 25, 2009 Lane Closures Continue On I-295 Northbound Project Through October 8
September 22, 2009 Public Meeting provides Presque Isle forum to discuss State Rail Plan
September 22, 2009 Bridge repair complete in Fryeburg, Routes 5 and 113 reopen ahead of schedule
September 21, 2009 Exit 4 reopens to traffic
September 18, 2009 Construction Set to begin on Route 117 in Turner
September 18, 2009 Nighttime Lane Closures on I-295 Southbound in Portland, South Portland
September 18, 2009 Orono Road in Glenburn and Orono to close for day on Monday
September 17, 2009
MaineDOT SUBMITS RECOVERY ACT GRANT APPLICATIONS
September 17, 2009 Portion of Down East Sunrise Trail Opens
September 17, 2009 MaineDOT To Replace Culverts and detour Traffic In Lincolnville, Union and Newcastle
September 15, 2009 I-295 BETWEEN EXITS 3 AND 4 TO EXPERIENCE
NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURES THIS WEEK
September 14, 2009 MaineDOT conducts repairs on Route 5 Bridge in Fryeburg
September 14, 2009 MaineDOT to hold public meetings to craft rail plan
September 10, 2009 Northern Tier Rail Preservation Project Information
September 2, 2009 Smith Avenue in Bridgton to close for Bridge replacement
September 2, 2009 Culvert replacement to close section of Route 5 in Stoneham
September 2, 2009 Portland's Veranda Street Bridge Reopens three weeks ahead of schedule
August 27, 2009 Construction to cause nighttime ramp closures in Brunswick, Topsham
August 20, 2009 Lane closures continue on I-295 Northbound
Delays expected northbound in Gardiner Friday
August 18, 2009 Repairs complete, Veterans Bridge Reopens
August 14, 2009 Calais Branch Corridor Project Remains under construction and Closed To Public
August 14, 2009 Section of Route 2 in Bangor to Close in order to replace bridge
August 13, 2009 Weekend Paving Will Restrict Warren Avenue to One-Way traffic
August 13, 2009 Ramp and Lane closures to occur on I-295 between Topsham and Gardiner
August 12, 2009 I-295 SOUTHBOUND TO EXPERIENCE BRIEF TRAFFIC STOPPAGES NEAR EXIT 3 LATE THURSDAY
August 10, 2009 MaineDOT Bridge Crews to work on three southern Oxford county bridges
August 5, 2009 Weekend Paving Will Restrict Warren Avenue to One-Way traffic
August 5, 2009 Route 35 near Lewis Road in Naples to close for one day for culvert repairs
August 5, 2009 I-295 Southbound Lanes Set To Open Tonight
August 4, 2009 MaineDOT Staff to replace culvert, receive required safety training on Freeport Project
August 3, 2009 I-295 EXIT 4 SOUTHBOUND ON-RAMP to close TUESDAY EVENING - motorists should expect delays
August 3, 2009 MAINEDOT ANNOUNCES THE EARLY REOPENING OF I-295 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN TOPSHAM AND GARDINER
August 2, 2009 Roadwork continues on Warren Avenue in Portland
July 31, 2009 Open House and Informational Forum on Border Crossing study scheduled for August 13
July 31, 2009 Forest Avenue in Orono to close in order to replace culverts
July 31, 2009 Bowdoinham Bridges Set For Repairs, Traffic will be reduced to one lane
July 31, 2009 MaineDOT Announces Early Completion of I-295 Northbound Project
July 30, 2009 I-295 Southbound Exit 22 ramps to close for repairs
July 28, 2009 Belvedere Road in Damariscotta, Nobleboro To Close For Culvert Repair
July 28, 2009 Traffic Reduced To One Lane on Route 219 Bridge in Sumner
July 21, 2009 Banton Bridge in Lagrange is closed for repairs
July 21, 2009 Night Paving on Hogan Road Ready to Begin Monday, July 27
July 20, 2009 Construction Continues on Maine Mall Road, I-295 between Exits 3 & 4; expect delays
July 16, 2009 MaineDOT To Use Innovative Paving System To Protect Long Creek Watershed
July 16, 2009 MAINEDOT TO START ANNUAL RAILROAD VEGETATION CONTROL PROGRAM
July 16, 2009 MaineDOT will close one lane of Kennedy Memorial Drive to treat bridge pier
July 16, 2009 Route 161 in New Sweden to close for ten days Starting July 27
July 15, 2009 Online Survey designed for traffic study of I-95 Corridor in Bangor
July 14, 2009 Bridge Repairs on Route 2 in New Sharon Set To Begin
July 10, 2009 MAINEDOT SET TO BEGIN REPAIRS TO ROUTE 128 CULVERT IN WOOLWICH
July 8, 2009 MaineDOT to Begin Construction Activity at I-295 Exit 5
July 2, 2009 Construction Set to Begin on I-295 in Portland, South Portland
July 2, 2009 Road Construction Set To Begin In Biddeford, Saco
July 1, 2009 MAINEDOT TO START ANNUAL ROADSIDE BRUSH-CONTROL PROGRAM
June 23, 2009 Maine State Rail Plan to Recommend Future Rail Investments
June 19, 2009 MaineDOT Announces Reduction In Paving Projects To Address Reduced Funding Levels
June 15, 2009 MaineDOT To Close Two Rest Areas, Privatize Others
June 12, 2009 MAINEDOT ALERTS MOTORISTS TO I-295 NORTHBOUND CLOSURE
June 12, 2009 INTERSECTION PROJECT AT ROUTES 26 AND 122 IN POLAND TO RESUME NEXT WEEK
June 5, 2009 ROUTES 117, 26 ROAD WORK IN NORWAY, PARIS TO START NEXT WEEK
June 1. 2009 Gorham Bypass Will Close For Three Weeks To Finish Paving
June 1, 2009 MaineDOT Crews To Repair Bridge In Richmond
May 28, 2009 Construction Begins on Route 1 Road Improvements In Fort Kent
May 21, 2009 MaineDOT Suspends Work on I-295 Northbound
May 21, 2009 Route 201 Bridge in Vassalboro will be reduced to one lane
May 15, 2009 Repairs To Lincoln Spur Bridge To Start Monday
May 14, 2009 BOURNE AVENUE BRIDGE IN WELLS TO REOPEN FRIDAY
May 14, 2009 DEER ISLE-SEDGWICK BRIDGE PAINTING PROJECT TO START NEXT WEEK
May 11, 2009 MaineDOT to begin spraying along Guardrails
May 4, 2009 Little Lary Brook Bridge, Route 113 in Batchelders Grant To Reopen
April 30, 2009 Lane Closures Friday Night At Cony Roundabout
April 29, 2009 Penobscot Narrows Observatory To Open For Third Season
April 24, 2009 Repairs To Penobscot Bridge to Begin Monday
April 23, 2009 Blasting in I-295 Median Will Cause Traffic Delays
April 17, 2009 Crews to Start Construction in Dover-Foxcroft
April 16, 2009 Road construction set to begin in Castle Hill
April 16, 2009 Motorists need to be wary of Moose
April 13, 2009 Crews To Inspect Casco Bay Bridge Systems
April 13, 2009 MaineDOT alters lane closures and schedules off-ramp work on I-295 between Brunswick and Gardiner
April 13, 2009 MAINEDOT CONTINUES LANE CLOSURES AND OFF-RAMP WORK ON I-295 BETWEEN BRUNSWICK AND GARDINER
April 10, 2009 Construction To Resume On Cony Circle
April 9, 2009 Ferry Transfer Bridge Repaired, Regular Ferry Service Returns
April 8, 2009 MAINEDOT ADVISES LANE CLOSURES ON I-295 BETWEEN BRUNSWICK AND GARDINER
April 7, 2009 Inoperable Transfer Bridge Limits Ferry Service Between Bass Harbor and Swan's Island
April 6, 2009 Construction crews to resume work on Route 2 in Canaan
April 3, 2009 MAINEDOT, PIKE INDUSTRIES BEGIN PRELIMINARY WORK ON I-295 NORTHBOUND REHABILITATION PROJECT
March 27, 2009 Repairs Scheduled for Route 1 Woolwich Bridge
March 16, 2009 BARTER’S ISLAND BRIDGE WORK TO START THIS WEEK
February 23, 2009 Veterans Bridge Reopens to Southbound Traffic
February 10, 2009 Free Black Bridge To Close For Two Weeks
February 2, 2009 MaineDOT to Begin Bridge Improvements in Greater Bangor Area
December 22, 2008 MaineDOT Urges Motorists To Drive Safely During Winter Storms
December 5, 2008 Ceremony Marks Opening Of Bypass
December 5, 2008 MaineDOT Closes Two Lanes on I-395 Bridge in Brewer
November 26, 2008 ROUTE 119 IN MINOT TO REOPEN AT 4 P.M. TODAY
November 19, 2008 ROUTE 43 BRIDGE IN STARKS REDUCED TO ONE LANE DURING REPAIRS
November 19, 2008 MAINEDOT TO CLOSE SECOND STREET BRIDGE AND CONDUCT TESTS
November 18, 2008 NAPLES BAY BRIDGE TO UNDERGO REPAIRS
November 7, 2008 Crews to Close Exit 1 off I-295 Northbound for repairs Monday, also begin repairs on culverts under I-295 in Freeport
November 6, 2008 Temporary signals removed, Route 136 section reopened to two-way traffic
November 3, 2008 Section Of Route 23 In Oakland To Close For rail crossing repairs
November 3, 2008 MaineDOT Launches Next-Generation 511 Travel Information Website with real-time amtrak downeaster information
October 24, 2008 MaineDOT To Temporarily Reduce Speeds On Stillwater Avenue
October 24, 2008 MaineDOT To Install Traffic Counters On Route 1 In Wiscasset
October 24, 2008 PORTSMOUTH BRIDGE REPAIRS WILL REQUIRE CLOSURE TO ALL TRAFFIC
October 20, 2008
October 20, 2008 MAINEDOT TRAFFIC INFORMATION FOR ROUTE 1 IN BELFAST
October 17, 2008 Agencies Team Up To Keep Teens Safe
September 28, 2008 Route 136 near Auburn/Durham town line reopens with temporary signal lights
September 23, 2008 RIVERBANK AND SHOULDER SECTION OF ROUTE 136 COLLAPSES INTO ANDROSCOGGIN
September 12, 2008 Cony Traffic Circle Work To Start Monday
September 4, 2008 Scarborough Section of Route 1 to be paved
August 27, 2008 MaineDOT Begins Reconstruction of Route 4 in Madrid
August 22, 2008 MINOT ROAD REPAIRS TO REQUIRE NEW DETOUR NEXT WEEK
August 12, 2008 MaineDOT to Suspend Paving Operations
August 11, 2008 Route 105 in Augusta to close three days for roadwork
August 8, 2008 MaineDOT crews to close portion of Hughes Road in Mapleton
August 8, 2008 MaineDOT crews to install traffic counter on route 7 in Newport
August 7, 2008 Route 1 Northbound Section In Brunswick To Be Repaved
July 29, 2008 Route 1 Yarmouth Roadwork to start next week
July 25, 2008 Acadia Gateway Informational Meeting Is August 5
July 25, 2008 Crews To Start Work On Road Projects in Brewer, Old Town and Clifton
July 22, 2008 Nighttime Closing of I-295 Exits 31 and 31A Postponed
July 22, 2008 CREWS TO CLEAR TREES ALONG ROUTE 117 IN BUXTON
July 14, 2008

ROUTE 236 IN BERWICK TO CLOSE ON TUESDAY FOR RAIL REPAIRS

July 14, 2008

MAINEDOT SCHEDULES NIGHTTIME STRIPINGON U.S. ROUTE 1, I-95, AND I-295

July 9, 2008 DOUGHTY BRIDGE IN CUMBERLAND TO CLOSE FOR TWO WEEKS 
July 3, 2008

MAINEDOT TO REPAIR ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER BRIDGE
IN LIVERMORE FALLS/LIVERMORE

July 3, 2008

MAINEDOT PAVING 10 MILE STRETCH OF ROUTE 1 IN PRESQUE ISLE

July 3, 2008

MAINEDOT CLOSES LINCOLN MILLS BRIDGE IN CORRINNA

June 30, 2008 MAINEDOT TO START ANNUAL ROADSIDE BRUSH-CONTROL PROGRAM
June 24, 2008 MaineDOT set to repair two bridges in Fryeburg
June 20, 2008 MaineDOT begins Full-Closure Work on I-295 Southbound
June 19, 2008 Work set to begin on Rail Corridor Rehabilitation Project
June 18, 2008 MaineDOT to install traffic sensor in Vassalboro
June 13, 2008 MAINEDOT BANGOR TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR WEEK OF JUNE 13 - 20
June 5, 2008 Work Progresses On Multiple Road Improvement Projects
In South Portland Area
May 30, 2008

Construction on I-295 Southbound Gardiner Exits 51 Off /On and Exit 49

May 28, 2008 Freeport road improvement projects to start June 2
May 21, 2008 Work set to begin on I-95 Bridge in Hampden
May 20, 2008 Road projects Begin in Rockland/Rockport area
May 14, 2008 Traffic Advisory for I-95 Bangor Area Projects beginning May 19th
May 14, 2008 Western Avenue Paving to Begin, Lane Closures
Planned in South Portland
May 14, 2008 MAINEDOT BRIDGE WORK, LANE CLOSURES ON ROUTES 4/100/202 IN AUBURN
May 13, 2008

MAINEDOT TO WORK ON HALLOWELL BRIDGE THIS WEEK AND NEXT

May 13, 2008

MAINEDOT TO PERFORM REPAIRS AT DONALD DAVEY BRIDGE NEXT WEEK

May 13, 2008 MAINEDOT TO WORK ON TRAFFIC EQUIPMENT ON ROUTE 3, SOUTH CHINA
may 12, 2008 I-95 Northbound Sherman exit to be repaved
May 8, 2008 Drivers need to be wary of Moose
May 3, 2008 International Bridge Reopens, MaineDOT road crews busy reparing flood Damage
may 2, 2008

I-295 work continues in West Gardiner/Gardiner and Topsham/Brunswick

May 1, 2008 Bridge damaged, route 11 section closed; MaineDOT crews repair flood damage
April 29, 2008 Maine Department of Transportation Names Pike Industries as Contractor for I-295 Southbound Rehabilitation Project
April 25, 2008 Westbrook Street Closure Postponed to April 30th
At Exit 3 Work Site in South Portland
April 25, 2008 MaineDOT begins Infrastructure Project on I-295 Southbound
April 18, 2008 MaineDOT plans to restore Sherman Marsh, stabilize bridge supports
April 16, 2008 Construction resumes on Route 126 in Pittston
April 14, 2008 MaineDOT to repave southbound section of I-95 in Sidney
April 11, 2008 MaineDOT will close the intersection of Spring Street and
County Road (Maine Route 22) in Westbrook
March 31, 2008 WORK TO BEGIN ON ROUTE 2 IN DIXFIELD
March 27, 2008 Motorists need to Be Wary of Roadside Deer
March 11, 2008 MaineDOT posting weight limits on state roads
March 6, 2008 Heavy Snowfall Narrows Roadways
March 6, 2008 New Signage and Beacons to be installed at Libby Avenue and Route 25 intersection in Gorham
Febraury 29, 2008 MaineDOT Urges Drivers to Seek Alternate Routes Near Construction Area
February 29, 2008 Salt supplies severely low
February 28, 2008 MaineDOT schedules repair work for Cooks Corner bridge
February 20, 2008 Pritham's Bridge in Freeport closed today
February 13, 2008 Veranda Street Bridge Limited to Vehicles under 15 tons
January 30, 2008 MaineDOT Awards Nearly $1 Million to Coastal Communities
December 31, 2007 SEARS ISLAND JOINT USE PLANNING COMMITTEE
SEEKS POTENIAL EASMENT HOLDER
December 14, 2007 New Park and Ride signs discourage vehicle idling
December 12 , 2007

Work on Mallison Falls Bridge in South Windham starting this week

December 7 , 2007

Work on Thompson's Bridge in Southport starting Monday

December 5 , 2007

MaineDOT to close Maxfield Bridge while repairs are underway

November 9, 2007 Pittston Route 126 project to Start on Tuesday
October 31 , 2007 New Observatory, Fort Knox Wrap Up Banner Season
October 12 , 2007 Varney's Bridge in South Berwick Clousure Continued
October 9 , 2007 Newport Bridge Painting Begins Next Week
October 3 , 2007 MaineDOT Schedules Repair Work for Cooks Corner Bridge
September 28, 2007 Varney's Bridge in South Berwick Temporarily Closed
September 18, 2007 Marginal Way Park and Ride Lot to close for restriping
September 14, 2007 Work on I-295 Exit 3 Exchange to begin next week
September 11, 2007 MaineDOT to close a section of Route 126 in Jefferson and Washington next week for culvert replacement
September 7, 2007 MaineDOT to close a section of Route 43 in Hudson
next week for culvert replacement
September 5, 2007 Island Explorer ridership climbs
September 5, 2007

MaineDOT and Maine Forest Service to fight invasive insect at Kittery Rest Area

August 30, 2007 Work to Close Embden-New Portland Road Next Week
August 29, 2007 China Bridge Project to Close US Route 202
August 29, 2007 MaineDOT Designates Three New Scenic Byways
August 29, 2007 Work Begins Next Week on Rt 116 Bridge in Medway
August 27, 2007 MaineDOT Sets Schedules for Two Aroostook County Projects
August 24, 2007 Rail Trail Spraying and Paving Scheduled for Next Week (Aug 28-29)
August 24, 2007 Night Work Begins Sunday on US Route 1 in Woolwich-Wiscasset
August 24, 2007 Road Work to Detour Traffic in Orrington Next Week
August 23, 2007 MaineDOT Highway Improvements in Brunswick Begin Monday (8/27)
August 23, 2007 MaineDOT Public Meeting to Discuss Doughty Bridge in Cumberland
August 20, 2007 Bridge Work to Restrict I-95 Traffic in Howland
August 15, 2007 Work on Palermo Bridge Begins Next Week
August 15, 2007 Culvert Work to Detour Nobleboro Traffic Next Week
August 10, 2007 Work Scheduled for U.S. Route 1 Overpass in Belfast
August 10, 2007 MaineDOT Repairs Route 161 Bridge in Stockholm
August 10, 2007 Work Begins Monday (8/13) on Route 126 in Jefferson; Includes Detour
August 10, 2007 Culvert Work to Detour Stetson Road Traffic in Levant and Kenduskeag
August 10, 2007 Work Begins on 10 Miles of Route 3 between Palermo and Searsmont
August 9, 2007 Culvert Work to Detour Traffic in Cushing
August 8, 2007 Culvert Work to Detour Route 3 Traffic in Belmont and Morrill
August 7, 2007 Paving Set Wednesday Morning (Aug. 8th) at Standish Intersection
August 6, 2007 Medford Bridge to Close for Inspection Wednesday
August 3, 2007 Culvert Work in New Vineyard to Detour Route 234 Traffic
August 2, 2007 Weekend Lane Restrictions Set for Western Avenue in Augusta
August 2, 2007 Work Begins on Gorham Bypass
August 1, 2007 Night Work Set for Route 2 in Norridgewock Thursday & Sunday Nights
July 27, 2007 Culvert Work to Detour Route 32 Traffic in Bremen
July 27, 2007 MaineDOT Work Begins Monday in US Route 1 in Thomaston
July 27. 2007 Work Begins Next Week on Highway Improvements in Caribou
July 26, 2007 Kennebec Rail Trail Work to Add to Work Zone Danger
July 20, 2007 Work to begin on Arrowsic Road Overpass Bridge
July 19, 2007 MaineDOT Schedules Nighttime Striping on US 1, I-95 and I-295
July 19, 2007 Culvert Work to Close Route 166 in Castine
July 19, 2007 Work Begins on Projects in Solon, Bingham, Norridgewock & Skowhegan
July 19, 2007 Work Begins on Route 4 Bridge Project in Madrid
July 19, 2007 Work Under Way on Abbot Bridge Painting Project
July 19, 2007 Work Begins Monday on Route 11 in Aroostook County
July 16, 2007 MaineDOT to Install Temporary Bridge on Route 113
July 13, 2007 Road Work to Close Route 182 for Three Days
July 13, 2007 Work Begins Monday on Frankfort Bridge Replacement
July 13, 2007 Work Begins Monday on Machias Culvert Replacement
July 13, 2007 Traffic Changes Set for Buckfield-Turner Road Construction
July 12, 2007 Route 26 in Western Maine Reopens to Traffic; Rt 113 Remains Closed
July 12, 2007 Shoulder Paving Set for Friday and Monday in Farmingdale and Hallowell
July 12, 2007 One of Three Western Maine Highways Reopened to Traffic
July 12, 2007 Severe Weather Cuts Three Highways in Western Maine
July 6, 2007 Sears Island Joint Use Planning Committee Schedules First Meeting
July 6, 2007 Kennebec River Rail Trail to be Closed for Brush Control
July 2, 2007 Work to Begin on Johnson Road Overpass in Falmouth
July 2, 2007 Work Under Way on Repairs to Route 9, "The Airline"
July 2, 2007 Work Under Way on Improvements to Route 3 in Belmont-Belfast
June 26, 2007 More Paving in Hallowell Set for Later This Week
June 25, 2007

MaineDOT to start annual roadside Brush-Control Program

June 22, 2007 Work Begins Next Week on Rt 126 Bridge in Washington
June 19, 2007 Father Curran Bridge Work in Augusta Set for Thurdsday Night, June 21st
June 12, 2007 Informational Meeting on New Norridgewock Bridge on June 13, 2007
June 11, 2007 Paving in Hallowell Begins Later This Week
June 3, 2007 Work Begins This Week on Gilman Street Bridge in Waterville
June 3, 2007 Work Begins This Week on Tuttle Road Overpass in Cumberland
June 1, 2007 Work on Westbrook Intersection To Start Soon
May 11, 2007 MaineDOT Clarifies Status of Naples Drawbridges for This Weekend
May 11, 2007 MaineDOT Repairs to Disrupt Traffic in Abbot
May 11, 2007 MaineDOT to Begin Work on Route 26 in Oxford
May 5, 2007 MaineDOT Reminds Drivers of Work on Route 117 in Buckfield-Turner
May 4, 2007 Repairs to Father Curran Bridge in Augusta Begin Monday (May 7)
May 4, 2007 Belfast Rt 1 Intersection Improvement Project is Under Way
May 4, 2007 Work Begins Monday (May 7) on Route 161 in Ft Fairfield and Caribou
April 30, 2007 Work Starts This Week on I-95 Overpasses in Houlton
April 30, 2007 MaineDOT Seeks Public Input on Naples Bridge Project
April 30, 2007 MaineDOT To Replace Pavement Loops on Rt 7 in Dexter on Tuesday
April 30, 2007 Capital Work Plan for 2008-2009 biennium released
April 27, 2007 Work Begins on Improvements to US Rt 1 in Perry and Robbinston
April 27, 2007 Intermittent Closures Set for US 1B Newcastle-Damariscotta
April 26, 2007 MaineDOT Begins Highway Approach Work for Calais-St Stephen Bridge
April 13, 2007 MaineDOT to Resume Work on US 201 Improvements in Madison
April 13, 2007 MaineDOT to Discuss Improvements to Cribstone Bridge in Harpswell
April 9, 2007 Overpass Repairs to Restrict I-95 Traffic in Bangor
April 8, 2007 Crash Repairs to Limit I-95 Southbound Traffic in Augusta
April 3, 2007 Rockland Retaining Wall Repairs Begin Next Week
Mar 26, 2007 MaineDOT to Begin Bridge Repairs on Vinalhaven
Mar 26, 2007 Main Street, Newcastle-Damariscotta Not Closed for the Summer
Mar 23, 2007 MaineDOT to Resume Work on US Rt 1B in Newcastle-Damariscotta
Mar 20, 2007 MaineDOT Closes Muddy Brook Bridge in New Sharon
Mar 7, 2007 Rail-Trail Work to Restrict Water Street (US 201) Traffic in Hallowell
Mar 6, 2006 MaineDOT Slates Improvements to Bennoch Road in Orono
Feb 26, 2007 Repairs to Restrict Traffic on Lubec-Campobello Bridge
Feb 22, 2007 MaineDOT Reopens Graham Lake Dam Bridge in Ellsworth
Feb 21, 2007 Emergency Work Set on Father Curran Bridge in Augusta
Feb 20, 2007 MaineDOT to Discuss Skinner Bridge in Wells
Jan 22, 2006 Acadia Gateway Center  Receives Green Light to Proceed With Design.
Jan 7, 2006 MaineDOT to Begin Work on US Route 2 Bridge in Milford
  Releases from 2006
Dec 18, 2006 One Lane of I-295 in Portland Closed During Evening Rush Hour Tonight
Dec 15, 2006 MaineDOT to Begin Bridge Repairs on County Road in Newport
Nov 22, 2006 Ogunquit-Wells Bridge to Remain Closed This Winter
Nov 22, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Input on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Bridge Work
Nov 22, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Input on Bangor Bridge Replacement
Nov 17, 2006 MaineDOT to Begin Work on West Alna Road Bridge Widening in Alna
Nov 16, 2006 MaineDOT Bridge Work to Detour Rt 219 Weekend Traffic in Leeds
Nov 14, 2006 Gray Bypass Opening Ceremony Thursday, November 16th
Nov 14, 2006 Bridge Work to Restrict I-95 Traffic in Bangor November 15th-16th
Nov 13, 2006 Wiscasset Detour on West Alna Road Postponed to Wednesday, 11/15
Nov 08, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Public Input on Arrowsic Bridge Replacement Plans
Nov 08, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Public Input on Falmouth Bridge Replacement
Nov 08, 2006 Traffic Advisory: One Lane Traffic Thursday Night in Damariscotta
Nov 08, 2006 Road Work to Detour West Alna Road Traffic in Wiscasset
Nov 08, 2006 Caribou Roundabout Opens This Wednesday - November 8, 2006 Improvement to Reduce Accidents at Route 1 Intersection
Nov 06, 2006 MaineDOT to Host Public Meeting on Culvert Work in Waterville
Nov 03, 2006 MaineDOT To Begin Brownville Jct Bridge Repairs
Nov 1, 2006 Paving To Disrupt Second Street Traffic in Hallowell on Friday
Nov 01, 2006 MaineDOT Reinstitutes Rt 2 Detour in Greenbush; Traffic Threatens Slope
Oct 30, 2006 Construction Set to Begin on Project Designed to Help Restore Wildlife Habitat in the Scarborough Marsh
Oct 30, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Public Input on Addison Bridge Replacement Project
Oct 20, 2006 Roadwork to Begin for Improvements to Western Avenue in South Portland
Oct 18, 2006 More Work Scheduled on Rt 2 in Greenbush; Traffic Restrictions Likely
Oct 18, 2006 MaineDOT to Start Work on Two Searsport Projects
Oct 17, 2006 MaineDOT to Begin Work on Route 126 Bridge in Washington
Oct 17, 2006 MaineDOT Begins Work on Route 1B in Newcastle-Damariscotta
Oct 17, 2006 MaineDOT Sets Public Meeting on Lincolnville Bridge Plans
Oct 17, 2006 MaineDOT Sets Public Meeting to Discuss New Portland Bridge Plans
Oct 17, 2006 MaineDOT Schedules Repairs to Rt 3 in Trenton
Oct 17, 2006 Work Begins on Improvements to US 201 in Madison
Oct 17, 2006 MaineDOT to Close Pearl Street Railroad Crossing in Bath
Oct 17, 2006 Overpass Repair Scheduled for Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville
Oct 16, 2006 MaineDOT to Restrict I-395 Traffic in Brewer Later This Week
Oct 13, 2006 MaineDOT Announces Updated Augusta-area Paving Schedule
Oct 10, 2006 Paving to Disrupt Hospital Street Traffic in Augusta Late This Week
Oct 8, 2006 Culvert Replacement to Close Kennebec Road in Dixmont
Oct 8, 2006 Highway Work to Disrupt I-95 Southbound Traffic in Waterville This Week
Oct 6, 2006 Hallowell-Farmingdale Route 201 Paving Set for Saturday, October 14th
Oct 2, 2006 Bridge Repairs to Restrict US Route 1 Traffic in Brunswick
Sept. 25, 2006 MAINEDOT Traffic Alert: Stillwater Avenue overpass on Interstate 95 in Bangor reopens today.
Sept. 25, 2006 All permits secured, MaineDOT set to advertise for bids on Calais Border Crossing Project
Sept. 21, 2006 Equipment Installation to Impact US Route 1 Traffic in Ogunquit
Sept. 21, 2006 MaineDOT to Detour Route 52 Traffic in Lincolnville
Sept. 20, 2006 MaineDOT Announces Decision on Future of Richmond-Dresden Bridge
Sept. 20, 2006 MaineDOT Lifts US Route 1 Detour in Columbia Falls
Sept. 19. 2006 Work on Route 6/15 in Guilford Postponed Until Thursday (9/21)
Sept. 15, 2006 Highway Construction Begins on Rt 111 on Monday (9/18)
Sept. 15, 2006 MaineDOT Equipment Installation to Slow Rt 6 Traffic in Guilford
Sept. 15, 2006 MaineDOT to Begin Work on Rt 117 in Buckfield and Turner
Sept. 15, 2006 Highway Work Begins on US 1 in Columbia Falls; Two-Day Detour Set
Sept. 15, 2006 Reminder: Route 219 Bridge Closures in Turner Set for Next Week
Sept. 15, 2006 MaineDOT Begins Work on Bridge in Rumford on Monday (9/18)
Sept. 15, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Input on Gorham Bypass Proposal
Sept. 15, 2006 MaineDOT to Discuss Knickerbocker Bridge Replacement in Boothbay
Sept. 15, 2006 Crack-Sealing Begins on 73 Miles of Central/Mid-Coast Area Highways
Sept. 15, 2006 Route 191 Closed to Through Traffic in Trescott and Lubec
Sept. 15, 2006 East Channel of Penobscot closed to Navigation
Sept. 8, 2006 Bridge Closures on Route 219 in Turner and Leeds September 18th & 21st
Sept. 8, 2006 Bridge Repairs to Restrict Route 191 Traffic in East Machias
Sept. 8, 2006 Culvert Replacement to Close Route 209 in Phippsburg
Sept. 8, 2006 Plumbing Work to Close Pittsfield Interstate Rest Area for Three Days
Sept. 8, 2006 Bridge Work to Detour Oakland Traffic
Sept. 7, 2006 Work Under Way on Improvement Projects in Whitefield and Jefferson
Sept 7, 2006 MaineDOT to Start Work on Kennebec Road in Newburgh
Sept. 7, 2006 Equipment Work to Limit I-395 Traffic in Brewer Sept. 12th and 13th
Sept 6, 2006 Work to Limit Rt 191 Traffic in Trescott and Lubec
Sept. 6, 2006 Paving to Close I-95 Southbound Ramps in Sherman Thursday and Friday
Sept. 6, 2006 Night Work to Change Pearl Harbor Remembrance Bridge Traffic Patterns
Sept. 1, 2006 Paving to Close I-95 Southbound Ramps in Medway Sept. 6th-9th
August 28, 2006 Bridge Work to Restrict Traffic on Route 133 in Farmington Friday
August 28, 2006 Bridge Work to Restrict Traffic in North Wayne Village Thursday
August 25, 2006 Bridge Repairs to Restrict Traffic on Lewiston-Auburn Bridge
August 25, 2006 MaineDOT to Begin Bridge Work Monday (8/28) in The Forks
August 25, 2006 Bridge Work to Restrict Rt. 41 Traffic in Mount Vernon Wednesday (8/30)
August 25, 2006 MaineDOT to Begin Work Monday (8/28) on Route 16 in Lagrange-Alton
August 23, 2006

MaineDOT Slates Repairs to I-95 Overpass in Bangor

August 22, 2006 Culvert Replacement to Close Road in Freedom Next Week (Aug 28-30)
August 22, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Input on Old Town Bridge Replacement
August 18, 2006 Culvert Replacement to Detour Dow Road Traffic in Orrington
August 18, 2006 Work Begins on Rt 161 Improvements in Ft. Fairfield and Caribou
August 18, 2006 Culvert Replacement to Detour Rt 15 Traffic in Sedgwick
August 18, 2006 Public Meeting on New Norridgewock Bridge Set for Tuesday, 8/22
August 15, 2006 MaineDOT Receives National Communications Award
August 15, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Input on Turner-Leeds Bridge Replacement
August 14, 2006 MaineDOT Asks Law Enforcement Help for Gray Village Traffic Actions
August 14, 2006 Work Under Way on I-95 Northbound Fairfield to Pittsfield
August 11, 2006 Work Begins Monday (8/14) on Rt 114 in Gorham and Standish
August 11, 2006 Culvert Replacement to Slow Rt 15 in Sedgwick; Detour Set for Late August
August 11, 2006 MaineDOT Work to Impact Route 4 Traffic in Turner
August 11, 2006 Schedule Updates for I-95 Medway and Island Falls Road Restrictions
August 11, 2006 MaineDOT Work to Disrupt US Route 1 Traffic In Hancock
August 11, 2006 MaineDOT Project to Detour Route 43 Traffic in Corinna
August 11, 2006 Bridge Repairs to Detour Belfast Traffic
August 11, 2006 Saturday (8/19) Paving Set for US 202 in Manchester
August 11, 2006 MaineDOT Work to Detour Annis Road Traffic in Hermon
August 7, 2006 Traffic Patterns Change Overnight on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Bridge
August 7, 2006 Equipment Adjustment to Impact US Route 2 Traffic in Bethel
August 4, 2006 MaineDOT Begins Work on Routes 302 and 109/4A in Alfred and Sanford
August 4, 2006 Highway Equipment Installation to Impact West St. Traffic in Waterboro
August 4, 2006 Nighttime Traffic Stops Set for Gray Highway Project
August 4, 2006 Roadside Project to Close Old County Road in Rockland to Through Traffic
August 3, 2006 Highway Work in US Route 1 in Edmunds Twp to Detour Traffic
July 31, 1006 Aroostook County Transportation Study Meetings Scheduled
July 27, 2006 Bridge Work to Restrict US Route 1 Traffic in Edmunds
July 27, 2006 Culvert Replacement to Detour Route 23 (Water St) Traffic in Oakland
July 26, 2006 Highway Work to Limit I-395 Westbound Thursday, July 27th
July 25, 2006 Highway Work/Detour on US 1 in Columbia Falls is Postponed
July 21, 2006 MaineDOT Schedules Night Work on I-295 Ramps and US 1 in Kittery
July 21, 2006 Lane Restriction/Ramp Closure Schedule Changes in Medway/Island Falls
July 21, 2006 Intersection Work in Norridgewock to Disrupt Traffic Flow
July 20, 2006 Project Prep to Disrupt Deer Isle-Sedgwick Bridge Traffic
July 20, 2006 Highway Work to Begin in Columbia Falls; Rt 1 Detour Next Week
July 20, 2006 Highway Equipment Installation to Impact Rt 4/202 Traffic in Waterboro
July 20, 2006 Highway Work to Detour Richmond Traffic
July 20, 2006 Highway Work Begins on Route 133 in Jay and Livermore Falls
July 18, 2006 Bridge Inspections Scheduled on I-95 in Augusta and Sidney
July 16, 2006 MaineDOT to Discuss Plans for Nequasset Bridge Work in Woolwich
July 16, 2006 Highway Work Begins Monday (7/17) on Jefferson Street in Waldoboro
July 16, 2006 Work Begins This Week on Sommerville Bridge Repairs
July 16, 2006 Highway Equipment Installation to Impact Rt 5 Traffic in Waterboro
July 16, 2006 Highway Work to Detour Rt 23 Traffic in Oakland
July 16, 2006 Historic Covered Bridge in Corinth Closed for Repairs
July 15, 2006 Construction To Impact I-95 Traffic in Medway and Island Falls
July 14, 2006 Jay Bridge Repair Project Under Way
July 14, 2006 Alna-Newcastle Sheepscot River Bridge Reopens to Traffic
July 10, 2006 Highway Improvement Work Begins on Rt 26 in Gray
July 10, 2006 MaineDOT to Continue Discussion of Wells Bridge Project
July 10, 2006 Repairs to Close Dover-Foxcroft Bridge Beginning Wednesday, July 12
July 1, 2006 Embankment Failure Closes US Route 2 in Greenbush; Detour in Use
June 30, 2006 MaineDOT Closes 1 Lane of US Rt 2 in Greenbush as Safety Measure
June 27, 2006 Route 2 Traffic in Bethel to be Disrupted by Equipment Installation
June 27, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Public Input on Addison Bridge Project
June 27, 2006 Bridge Replacement to Impact US Rt 1 Traffic in Indian Township
June 26, 2006 MaineDOT Postpones Nighttime Mowing Test to Tuesday Night
June 25, 2006 MaineDOT to Test Nighttime Mowing on I-295 Monday Night (6/26)
June 25, 2006 Millinocket-East Millinocket Highway Work Begins Monday (6/26)
June 25, 2006 Highway Work Under Way in Jackman and Long Pond Township
June 25, 2006 Houlton Downtown Highway Improvements Begin Monday (6/26)
June 25, 2006 MaineDOT to Explain Several Caribou Intersection Improvements
June 25, 2006 Rumford Bridge Repairs Scheduled Later This Summer
June 20, 2006 Equipment Installation to Limit I-395 Traffic in Bangor Wednesday (6/21)
June 20, 2006 Bridge Repairs to Close One Lane of I-95 Southbound in Fairfield
June 20, 2006 Hallowell Bridge Repairs Await New Pavement
June 19, 2006 Ocean Gateway Construction to Disrupt Portland Intersection
June 16, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Public Input on Ogunquit-Wells Bridge Replacement
June 16, 2006 MaineDOT to Explain Milo Highway Improvements
June 16, 2006 Highway Improvements Start Monday (6/19) On Two Sections of I-95
June 16, 2006 Bridge Work Begins Monday (6/19) on Route 37 in Waterford
June 16, 2006 Bridge Work Begins Monday (6/19) on Route 201A/8 in Madison
June 13, 2006 Bridge Work to Close Upland Road in Lisbon Next Week
June 11, 2006 Work Begins on Improvements to Route 11 in Nashville Plt. and Portage
June 9, 2006 Road Work to Close I-295 Ramp in South Portland Tuesday Night
June 5, 2006 MaineDOT to Start Annual Roadside Brush-Control Program
June 5, 2006 Repairs Begin This Week to Route 131 Bridge in St George
June 4, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Input on New Vineyard Bridge Replacement Project
June 4, 2006 Bridge Work to Restrict Route 24 Traffic in Bowdoinham
June 4, 2006 Highway Work to Increase Congestion on Route 4 in Turner
June 4, 2006 Bridge Repairs to Detour Second Street Traffic in Hallowell
June 4, 2006 Lisbon Highway Project Begins This Week; Includes Two-Week Closure
June 1, 2006 Paving to Close Northbound I-95 Ramps at Lincoln Exit May 6th-8th
May 31, 2006 Bridge Repairs to Close I-95 Lanes and Ramps in Fairfield
May 26, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Input on Future US Route 1 Project in Kittery
May 26, 2006 MaineDOT Repairs Set for I-95 in Howland on Wednesday, May 31
May 26, 2006 MaineDOT to Share Information on Bailey Island Bridge Improvements
May 22, 2006 Sign Installation on I-395 Set for Tuesday and Wednesday (May 23-24)
May 18, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Input on Lisbon Highway Improvement Project
May 18, 2006 Highway Improvement Project Begins on Rt 226 in Randolph and Chelsea
May 18, 2006 Highway Work Resumes on Route 7 in Jackson and Dixmont
May `7, 2006 Bridge Work to Detour Route 219 Traffic in Leeds This Weekend
May 15, 2006 MaineDOT To Dicuss Boothbay Bridge Project
May 14, 2006 Highway Work Begins Monday, May 15th on Rt 11 Projects
May 14, 2006 Highway Work Begins Monday, May 15th in Presque Isle
May 12, 2006 Paving Set for US 201 in Hallowell Next Week (May 16-19)
May 11, 2006 MaineDOT Repairs Scheduled on US Rt 1 in Ogunquit
May 11, 2006 Highway Work Begins Monday (5/15) in Pittsfield
May 11, 2006 Highway Improvements in Marion Twp-T18ED Begin Next Week
May 11, 2006 Highway Work Begins Monday (5/15) in Lowell
May 10, 2006 MaineDOT Urges Caution Around Pavement Stripers
May 8, 2006 Equipment Installation to Disrupt I-395 Traffic in Bangor
May 6, 2006 Construction in Norridgewock to Disrupt Traffic and Water Flows
May 6, 2006 Monday Night Lane Closure Scheduled on I-195 in Saco
May 6, 2006 Work Begins Monday on Millinocket Bridge Project
May 6, 2006 Work Begins on Auburn Intersections; Some Local Detours Included
May 6, 2006 Work Resumes on Rt 201 Project in Farmingdale
May 6, 2006 Highway Project to Close Upland Rd in Lisbon for 2 Weeks in June
May 1, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Input on Future Cumberland Bridge Project
May 1, 2006 MaineDOT to Explain Plans for Rt 26 Project in Oxford
May 1, 2006 Drivers Urged to Use Alternate Routes Around Rt 4 Work in Turner
Apr 30, 2006 Work Begins This Week on Caribou Bridge Maintenance
Apr 30, 2006 Equipment Installation to Disrupt Saco Traffic This Week
Apr 28, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Input on Damariscotta-Bremen Bridge Replacement
Apr 25, 2006 Maintenance to Close Joshua Chamberlain Bridge May 1st-7th
Apr 9, 2006 Work Begins April 17 on US Route 1 in Sullivan
Apr 7, 2006 Work Resumes on Brunswick Area Projects
Apr 7, 2006 Work Begins Sunday Night (April 9) on I-295 Gardiner-Brunswick
Apr 7, 2006 Work Begins on US Route 302 in Westbrook
Apr 7, 2006 Work Resumes on Guilford Highway Reconstruction Project
Apr 4, 2006 MaineDOT To Explain Guilford Highway Improvement Project
Apr 4, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Public Input on Medway Bridge Replacement
Mar 25, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Public Input on Island Falls Bridge Replacement
Mar 25, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Public Input on Bangor Overpass Replacement
Mar 23, 2006 Work Begins Monday on US Route 1 in Lincolnville
Mar 23, 2006 Dedham-Holden US Route 1A Construction Schedule Set
Mar 23, 2006 Work to Close Lord Bridge Between Monroe and Frankfort
Mar 17, 2006 MaineDOT to Discuss Phase One of Gorham Bypass
Mar 17, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Public Input on Crystal Bridge Replacement
Mar 13, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Public Input on Old Town Bridge Replacement
Mar 11, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Public Input on Mattawamkeag Highway Project
Mar 7, 2006 MaineDOT To Explain Proposed Work on Warren Ave in Portland
Mar 05, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Input on Proposed Bangor Bridge Replacement
Feb 24, 2006 Monday Hall of Flags Event to Showcase Transportation Safety
Feb 19, 2006 MaineDOT To Discuss Proposed Project on Main Street in Auburn
Feb 10, 2006 Opening of Alna-Newcastle Bridge to Traffic to be Delayed
Feb 10, 2006 Repairs to US 201 in Hallowell Postponed Due to Weather
Feb 09, 2006 Repairs to Close One Lane of US 201 in Hallowell Saturday (Feb 11th)
Jan 24, 2006 MaineDOT Seeks Input on Route 163 Project in Castle Hill
Jan 16, 2006 MaineDOT Explains Plan for US Route 302 Intersection in Windham
Jan 5, 2006 Work Begins on Brunswick-West Bath Bridge