Construction Updates

Construction Updates - Waterville Area

11/10-11/23

China Road Construction - Winslow

Ongoing Work

Eastwood Contractors will continue a $2.4 million stormwater contract on the China Road. 

Work will continue in front of Cumberland Farms, tying into a large box culvert with a 48” storm drain that will proceed east on the China Road to the Cushman Road and continue down the Cushman Road.

Because of the depth and size of the pipe work continues on this project. Contractors will occupy both eastbound lanes with two-way traffic maintained in the westbound lane. 

Every effort will be made to minimize disruption to the affected businesses. This work is to eliminate a flooding problem that has existed in this area for a long time.

Waterville-Winslow Ticonic Bridge

Construction Look Ahead

Please find below the anticipated traffic impacts and bridge closures for the weeks of 11/10 - 11/23.

Note: the info published is what has been provided to the Chamber and is accurate to the best of our knowledge. It is subject to sudden change based on staffing, weather, supply chain, etc.

Lane Closures:

Starting on November 12, 2023, the project will be closing the Ticonic bridge to all traffic between the hours of 7 PM and 6 AM for construction activities requiring access to the entire bridge. During this time, all vehicles will be required to follow the posted detour route. Message boards will be used to warn drivers. Pedestrians should continue to utilize the posted detour route during these times.

The closures will take place at the following times:

Sunday 11/12 through Thursday 11/16 - 7 p.m. - 6 a.m.

In addition, the bridge will be closed from 7 PM-6 AM from 11/19-11/23 for work requiring access to the entire bridge.

The closures will take place the following times: 

Sunday, 11/19 through Wednesday, 11/22 - 7 p.m. - 6 a.m..

Thursday 11/23- not a definite for closure 7 p.m. - 6 a.m. announcement wil be made as the date gets closer.

During this time, all vehicles will be required to follow the posted detour route. Message boards will be used to warn drivers. Pedestrians should continue to utilize the posted detour route during these times.

Portable message boards and construction signing will continue to be used to provide advance warning and directions for the westbound detour route.

An additional portable message board has been installed for community support messaging and detour information.

Drivers are encouraged to proceed cautiously, observe signage in the work zone, and obey reduced work zone speed limits.

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URGENT SAFETY REMINDER:

It is unlawful and unsafe to traverse the river via the rail bridge. Pedestrians have been observed doing so and are reminded of the dangers of such activity. Pedestrians must utilize the Two Cent Bridge for foot traffic.

Information provided by Mike Rocque - Consolidated Communications

Watch for further construction updates

as they become available!