Augusta ? Senator Susan Collins today announced the Maine Department of Transportation has been awarded a $10.525 million federal TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grant to help fund the replacement of the Beals Island Bridge in Jonesport.
Falmouth ? Crews will begin surface paving on Route 1 in Falmouth beginning on Monday, August 1st.
The paving operations will begin at Martin?s Point Bridge to just north of the intersection of Route 1 and Route 88. Paving will take place from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. for most of the week.
Motorists are advised to use caution and to expect delays as there will be alternating one-way traffic with flaggers for the length of the project.
Falmouth ? Crews will not begin the surface paving on Route 1 in Falmouth that was to start on Monday, August 1st, due to the forecast of rain.
Weather permitting, the surface paving will begin on Tuesday, August 2nd.
The paving operations will begin at Martin?s Point Bridge to just north of the intersection of Route 1 and Route 88. Paving will take place from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. for most of the week.
Motorists are advised to use caution and to expect delays as there will be alternating one-way traffic with flaggers for the length of the project.
Palmyra ? A crash has occurred near mile 153 on I-95 southbound in Palmyra.
Due to the single lane of traffic for paving operations in the area, traffic has slowed considerably. Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route or plan for significant delays until further notice.
State Police are on scene and will advise when the crash area has been cleared.
Brunswick/Topsham ? An inspection on the Frank J. Wood Bridge connecting Brunswick and Topsham is scheduled for Monday, August 1st and Tuesday, August 2nd.
During that time, northbound motorists on Route 201 and Route 24 will be detoured to Route 1 north to Route 196. Southbound traffic will be allowed on the bridge. Traffic will be reopened to both lanes on completion of the inspection each evening.
Portland ? Crews will perform mostly overnight intersection improvements in Portland at the intersection of Congress Street and Westbrook Street, also known as the Stoudwater area, beginning on Wednesday, August 3rd.
The improvements include new foundations, mast arms, signals and curb ramp detectable warning devices.
The exact locations are as follows:
The work on the west end of Westbrook Street is 188ft. from the intersection.
The work on the east end of Westbrook is 140ft. from the intersection.
Carmel ? One lane is now open on I-95 in Carmel between mile 167 and 168.
An incident began as a car fire and then spread into the surrounding wooded area forcing the closure of I-95 southbound.
Crews say the fire is now 75% contained and urge motorists to seek an alternate route as there will be long delays until further notice.
Carmel ? A fire on I-95 has closed the interstate southbound between mile 167 and 168 in Carmel.
The incident began as a car fire and then spread into the surrounding wooded area. The fire is about 1,000 yards in length and has stretched approximately 500 yards into the woods.
Motorists should expect long delays and are urged to seek an alternate route.
Fire and other emergency personnel are on the scene.
Pittsfield ? A multi-vehicle crash that had closed I-95 southbound in Pittsfield at mile 146 is now back open.
Southbound traffic will be slow through the area and motorists are advised to allow for extra time.
Pittsfield ? A multi-vehicle crash has occurred on I-95 southbound in Pittsfield at mile 146. The Interstate is currently closed southbound in that area.
All southbound traffic will use Exit 150. In 3/10 of a mile motorists will turn right onto Industrial Park Street then proceed one mile and turn right onto Route 11. Traffic will then turn right onto Baker Street/Hinckley Road then back to I-95 south. This detour route is approximately 15 miles.
Emergency personnel say this will most likely be an extended closure. Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route.