The Ticonic Bridge spanning the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow will close to traffic and pedestrians from Sept. 29 to Nov. 1 to allow for construction requiring complete access to the structure.
Ticonic Bridge
One lane to reopen in mid-June as Waterville-Winslow bridge work continues
Last week, Shaw Brothers Construction workers paved the newly constructed approaches and bridge deck to prepare for reopening the bridge to traffic this summer, a Cianbro official said.
Ticonic Bridge closes Monday to all traffic for 6 months
The bridge carries U.S. Route 201 over the Kennebec River from Waterville to Winslow.
Waterville, Winslow bridge closure expected late this year or early next
The $56.8 million project to replace the bridge spanning the Kennebec River, connecting the two communities, is expected to be completed in May 2027.
Bridge connecting Waterville and Winslow to remain open during construction
Officials in both communities sought to close the Ticonic Bridge to traffic, in part to speed up the construction timeline, but Maine Department of Transportation says it plans to keep it open to vehicles.
Waterville, Winslow officials urge DOT to close Ticonic Bridge during construction
The $40.5 million project to replace the bridge over the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow on U.S. Route 201 is scheduled to start this fall or in the spring of next year.