Find Another Way Around: Bangor’s Broadway Bridge Comes Down This Week, Road Closure Expected

Bangor's getting even closer to a multi-year construction project coming to an end.

Since 2023, the Maine Department of Transportation has been working hard to replace some aging infrastructure in the Queen City. The Broadway Bridge Replacement Project has a price tag of just under $31 million, with almost $10 million  of that being funded by federal grants.

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According to the City of Bangor's website, the work started over the weekend and will go, from 8 PM overnights till 6 AM, through Thursday, October 23rd. Portions of the road will be closed so that demotion can take place on the Southbound bridge that goes over Broadway.

"During these hours, Broadway will be closed to all vehicles. Flaggers will be onsite to assist pedestrians safely through the work zone during the closure period."

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"Motorists should allow for extra travel time and follow posted detour signs."

"Nearby residents should be aware that the demolition may create an unusual amount of noise for that time."

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The roadwork, particularly on the interstate itself in the area has created a bit of a headache for motorists, as an increase in crashes within the work zone has been an issue the past year or so.

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You can check out the progress via webcams the Maine DOT has positioned all over the place. Just click here.

The Maine DOT says the projected completion date of the Broadway Bridge Replacement Project is sometime in 2026.