More Road Closures From Parts Of Bangor This Week For Bridge Work And Paving Projects

Motorists who drive in Bangor will encounter a few road closures and detours due to construction/paving projects this week.
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According to the City of Bangor, the first change drivers can expect will take place Monday evening into Tuesday morning.

Broadway Bridge Construction Project, Cori Skall

A portion of Broadway, where it intersects with Interstate 95, will be completely closed to allow workers to bring in and install more equipment for the Broadway bridge replacement construction project. This closure will take place Monday evening, starting at 8 PM, and run through Tuesday at 5 AM.

"Traffic heading northbound/outbound on Broadway will be redirected onto Stillwater Avenue and then onto I-95 south. Vehicles can then exit the interstate at Broadway (just beyond the closure area) and continue north on Broadway. Vehicles traveling southbound/inbound on Broadway will need to use I-95 south and then exit at Union Street. Motorists can take Union south into Downtown, where they can then use Hammond Street and State Street to get back over to Broadway."

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In addition to Monday night's closure, City officials say there are more daytime closures for spots throughout Bangor so that another round of paving can be done.

a road closed sign in front of a blue sky

The work is scheduled to take place this coming Thursday, July 23rd, unless it rains, and then they'll have to reschedule.

Folks will not be able to park in the following areas and will need to take extra care when traveling through these work zones. Please pay attention to flaggers and signs for directions.

Workers applying hot asphalt with a torch

"Broad Street, from Water Street to Washington Street,

Corporate Drive, from Maine Avenue to Maine Avenue

Fifth Street, from Cedar Street to Vine Street

Hildreth Street, from Hammond Street to Coffey Street"

person in blue denim jeans and brown leather boots

If you do have to travel along any of the above-mentioned streets, It's recommended that you plan extra time, as there may be a delay.