FARMINGTON FALLS - The Maine Department of Transportation is removing the temporary detour bridge that was being using during the construction of the new Farmington Falls Bridge, which carries Route 41 over the Sandy River between Chesterville and Farmington. The temporary bridge has been closed to traffic and pedestrians due to damage it sustained during the December 18th storm. MaineDOT has made the decision to remove the temporary bridge rather than repair it. The contractor will proceed with completing the new bridge as quickly as possible. We anticipate the new bridge could open to traffic this summer - ahead of the original schedule of opening the bridge in 2025. On-site work began in November 2021. Additional signage will be installed in the area to notify travelers to seek alternate routes.

The contractor on this project is Wyman & Simpson, Inc. of Richmond. The contract amount is $10.4 million.