CAMDEN - The Maine Department of Transportation and its contracting partners are continuing work on a project to replace the Great Brook Bridge culvert and rehabilitate and reconstruct Route 1 in Camden.

On-site construction began in November of 2024. Work will resume In April. Beginning on Monday, April 7th, traffic lights and flaggers will guide an alternating, two-way traffic pattern throughout the construction area.

The anticipated construction completion date for all work is June of 2026.

The work area begins 0.55 miles north of Sagamore Road and extends north for 1.56 miles. The project involves the replacement of Great Brook Bridge, as well as the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Route 1. These safety and drainage improvements will facilitate a safer and smoother roadway.

The contractor on this project is Ranger Construction Corporation of Fairfield. The contract amount is $9.3 million.