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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 16, 2018
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Overnight Stoppages at Mile 60 in Gray on Turnpike Monday and Tuesday
Up to 25-minute stoppages on July 16 and July 17 for removal of structural steel
GRAY, Maine – Beginning Monday evening, July 16, 2018, traffic stoppages of up to 25 minutes will occur at Mile 60 on the Maine Turnpike for the removal of structural steel on the Dutton Hill Bridge in Gray. Stoppages will occur in both directions and are scheduled for two nights: Monday, July 16, 2018 and Tuesday, July 17, 2018. A series of 25-minute stoppages will occur each night between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. the following morning.
All work is weather dependent. Wednesday, July 18th is reserved as a back-up date in the event on inclement weather. Motorists should prepare for delays or seek alternate travel routes during the stoppages. Message boards will be in place to inform approaching travelers of closures, and Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) broadcasts on 1610 AM will also be used to inform drivers. The Maine Turnpike Authority appreciates motorists’ patience and understanding during this construction.
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