MaineDOT Continues Preparation for I-295 Project
Night Work to Begin in Toll Plaza Vicinity
Ramps will remain open at this time
Beginning Sunday May 18 at 9:00pm, milling and paving crews will begin working in the vicinity of the exit 51 off ramp and toll plaza in Gardiner. This work will be done nightly from 9:00pm until 6:00am and is expected to last through the week contingent upon night temperatures above 50 degrees and favorable weather conditions During this time, the ramp will remain OPEN and there will be single lane traffic exiting the toll plaza area.
Crews will continue the milling and paving procedure in one lane until the lane is complete. During this period, there will be single lane traffic from the Route 126 overpass to just beyond the Exit 49 off ramp during day and night. Currently crews are scheduled to work in the left lane. Once complete, the lane will be reopened to traffic and the other lane will be closed to conduct similar work.
Motorists are advised that there will be several crews working simultaneously on several projects this week and should be aware of changing traffic patterns, slow moving construction vehicles and construction personnel. Speed limit will be reduced to 55 miles per hour for the safety of the public as well as workers. The public is asked to curtail all cell phone use and concentrate on travel through this work zone.
Please forward this information and encourage others to sign up for e-mail alerts at www.mainedot.gov Thank you.
| 
