LEWISTON - The Maine Department of Transportation is actively working towards reopening College Road in Lewiston. Since the failure of the existing culvert and the resulting closure of the road to traffic at this location, MaineDOT has been actively working to replace the failed structure and restore access. The permitting process, acquisition of rights to perform work beyond the existing Right of Way, coordination for the temporary relocation of overhead utilities, fabrication of the replacement structure, and completion of final design details have all been expedited due to the urgency of reopening the road. MaineDOT has authorized the fabrication of a 25-foot wide by 8-foot tall by 92-foot-long concrete clamshell culvert to replace the failed steel pipe arch. Production of the new structure is expected to be completed by late July. Installation is planned for later this summer, with the road anticipated to reopen to traffic in the fall.

Original Press Release:

LEWISTON - The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing College Road in Lewiston today as crews work to repair a sinkhole that formed because of a culvert failure. Crews are working to assess the damage to determine next steps. Signs will direct drivers to a detour route that uses Route 202 and Stetson Road.

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