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Title: I-295 will be closed the weekend of October 22nd between exits 9 and 10.
Post by: Bill Reidy on September 22, 2021, 01:51:46 PM

For those like me who typically use I-295 through Portland to get to the Museum, this road will be closed between exits 9 and 10 the weekend of October 22nd for a rapid bridge replacement project at exit 9 -- Veranda Road.

Details here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adCmMIq3Lio

Title: Re: I-295 will be closed the weekend of October 22nd between exits 9 and 10.
Post by: Mike Fox on September 22, 2021, 06:31:03 PM

The rapid bridge replacement is very cool. They have done several around lately. Build the new bridge next to the old one and slide it into place after demolishing the old in most cases.

Title: Re: I-295 will be closed the weekend of October 22nd between exits 9 and 10.
Post by: Bill Reidy on September 22, 2021, 06:44:12 PM

Yes, definitely.  A couple of/few years ago this approach was used for I-93 bridges north of Boston, and this summer on the Mass Pike/I-90 west of Boston. All went very well by all reports I read.  A tribute to all involved.

Title: Re: I-295 will be closed the weekend of October 22nd between exits 9 and 10.
Post by: Jeff Schumaker on September 25, 2021, 08:20:15 AM

A few years ago, it was done in NW Ohio, when two bridges were replaced where I-75 went over US 6.

Jeff S.

Title: Re: I-295 will be closed the weekend of October 22nd between exits 9 and 10.
Post by: James Patten on October 06, 2021, 01:28:11 PM

This closure is being postponed, date to be determined.  I-295 will be stay open.

Title: Now planned for April 22-25: I-295 will be closed between exits 9 and 10.
Post by: Bill Reidy on February 14, 2022, 12:18:49 PM

The I-295 closure for this work is now planned April 22nd - 25th:

https://www.wmtw.com/article/interstate-295-closure-in-portland-now-scheduled-for-april/39072426