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Traffic delays can be expected near Danforth-High Street intersection tomorrow

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Seth Koenig

Hi everybody — I’m back from a week-plus-long late summer vacation. Sorry to those of you who have been anxiously checking my blog every day for updates, but I’m back now, and what better way to signal my return than … Continue reading →

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Paving work on Auburn Street, through Payson Park to slow traffic

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Seth Koenig

Here are a couple of traffic alerts to pass along for those of you out there who monitor this space before every drive. Both come from City Hall, and the first one impacts those planning to take Auburn Street or … Continue reading →

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Traffic alerts for High Street, Interstate 295 (Park Ave. on-ramp is opening!)

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Seth Koenig

Lots of traffic alerts to put in front of you folks — including the exciting grand reopening of the Park Avenue on-ramp to Interstate 295. But first, from the city of Portland, about tomorrow’s High Street work: Tomorrow between the … Continue reading →

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Bridge closed after truck crash is now open again

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Seth Koenig

For those of you who make it down as far as York, here’s an announcement today by the Maine Department of Transportation that’s worth a note: The Sewalls’s Bridge in York is back open to traffic after a truck went … Continue reading →

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Tree removal work to block section of Mellen Street

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Seth Koenig
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Be wary when driving in the area of Mellen Street on Wednesday. Here’s the latest traffic advisory from the city of Portland: [On] Wednesday, August 15, tree removal work will be underway at 90-94 Mellen Street. The necessary equipment will … Continue reading →

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Paving in Scarborough and Arundel to slow traffic

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Seth Koenig

This Maine Department of Transportation announcement may be hitting my blog a hair too late to help some of you avoid the Thursday morning commute, but if you drive through Scarborough or down as far as Arundel and Kennebunkport, keep … Continue reading →

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Traffic sensors getting installed in I-295 pavement

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Seth Koenig

In case you were concerned there might not be enough construction going on along Interstate 295, projects on the highway are scheduled for the overnight periods tomorrow and Wednesday — although, admittedly, this time the work is going on several … Continue reading →

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Final paving on Outer Congress to stall traffic, finalize new lane markings

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Seth Koenig

Here’s a traffic alert issued by the city of Portland this week: Starting Sunday night, August 5th, final paving will begin on outer Congress Street, starting at Stevens Avenue and continuing to Johnson Road. The paving is expected to take … Continue reading →

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Drainage work to squeeze traffic on High Street Wednesday

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Seth Koenig
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This’ll tighten up High Street for a good portion of the day tomorrow, so plan accordingly. This was released today by City Hall: Tomorrow between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., drainage work will be underway on High … Continue reading →

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Culvert repair to close North Yarmouth road Monday

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Seth Koenig
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Those of you who commute in and out through North Yarmouth, be aware of this update provided by the Maine Department of Transportation: Crews will be replacing a large cross culvert on Monday, July 30th on Route 115 in North … Continue reading →

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