TOPSHAM — The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing the right-hand, northbound lane of traffic on I-295 at Exit 31 on Thursday, Jan. 7.
 
The lane closure will extend for approximately half a mile, and are expected to occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This lane closure is required so crews can clear a culvert to alleviate a flooding issue.

“Like all outdoor work, this schedule is weather-dependent,” said said MDOT, in a news release. “Please drive carefully when passing our road crews.”
 
 

I-295 lane closure in Topsham postponed

TOPSHAM — Monday's weather forecast has prompted Maine Department of Transportation to postpone the closure of the right-hand, northbound lane of traffic on I-295 at Exit 31, originally scheduled for Monday, Jan. 4.

This lane closure is required so crews can clear a culvert to alleviate a flooding issue. The lane closure will extend for approximately half a mile, and was scheduled to occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
 
“Like all outdoor work, this schedule is weather-dependent,” said MDOT, in a news release. “[In this case, the new date] will likely happen later in the week. We will post an update when we have more details.

“Please drive carefully when passing our road crews.”