UPDATE: The original press release listed work happening on Route 4. It is actually happening on Route 27.

FRANKLIN AND SOMERSET COUNTIES - The Maine Department of Transportation will be doing paving work on Route 27 between Farmington and Kingfield. The project area starts in Farmington at the intersection of Route 4 and extends north approximately 19 miles, ending north of School Street in Kingfield. Drivers should expect an alternating, single-lane traffic pattern during this project. Work began today and is anticipated to be completed by November. The contractor on this project is Pike Industries of Fairfield. The contract amount is $14.7 million.