JEFFERSON - The Maine Department of Transportation will be replacing a culvert on Route 17 in Jefferson. The new culvert will be bigger than the previous one to increase the resiliency of this infrastructure. This new culvert has an expected life of 100 years. This work requires the full closure of part of Route 17 until March 24, 2023. The closure area is east of Route 32, near Peaslee's Quick Stop. Detoured traffic should use Route 32, Route 126, and Route 220.

The contractor on this project is T Buck Construction of Turner. The contract amount is $1,496,111.00.

Original Press Release JEFFERSON - A large culvert on Route 17 in Jefferson collapsed earlier this evening. The location of the culvert is east of Route 32, near Peaslee's Quick Stop. MaineDOT Crews have set up an 11-mile detour utilizing Route 32, Route 126, and Route 220, until an assessment can be performed to determine what is necessary to reopen the roadway. Motorists are encouraged to follow the posted detour signage in place.