State planning for I-295 closure when it replaces Portland bridge in 2 years

State planning for I-295 closure when it replaces Portland bridge in 2 years

A (Maine) Department of Transportation spokesman confirmed that Interstate 295 will need to be closed in order for construction crews to slide a replacement bridge into place. Ted Talbot said in an email that the current thinking is to shut the bridge down to traffic for one weekend in April 2021.