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I-95 Lane Closure After Bridge Strike
9 Oct
Summary
- Southbound I-95 lane closed in Benton due to bridge damage.
- A vehicle strike is the suspected cause of the damage.
- Traffic is reduced to one lane on I-95 and River Road.
A lane on Interstate 95 South in Benton has been closed by the Maine Department of Transportation. The closure is necessary to install temporary supports on the overpass that spans River Road.
Recent inspections indicated that the bridge sustained damage, believed to be caused by a vehicle impact. This overpass is situated less than a half-mile east of the Kennebec River, north of Fairfield.
Motorists traveling southbound on I-95 should anticipate reduced traffic flow, with only one lane operational on the overpass. A parallel closure affects one lane of River Road directly under the bridge, which will remain in place throughout the construction.
Transportation officials are urging drivers to exercise caution and remain attentive when navigating through the affected work zone.
