MaineDOT to Perform Sarah Mildred Long Bridge Inspection - Beginning Monday, April 24, 2023

The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will be performing a scheduled inspection of the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge beginning Monday, April 24, 2023 through Friday April 28, 2023.  The Federal Highway Administration requires this inspection be completed every two years.

During the inspection, there will be a lane shift in place between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM to allow for inspection equipment extending into the travel lane.  In addition, the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge will be closed to traffic periodically between the hours of 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM on Monday, April 24, 2023 and Tuesday, April 25, 2023.  During these two days, at least four full closures are expected.  The full closures will be limited to no longer than 90 minutes.  During the closures, traffic will be detoured to the Memorial Bridge or the Piscataqua River (I-95) Bridge.

The lift span may be overrated over the course of the week at non-peak travel times for the purpose of inspection.  These operations will not detour traffic and will be similar to a bridge lift for ship passage.

Equipment operation and construction within the confines of roadways is very difficult and safety is always a concern.  Please be aware of those working in the construction area and drive safely.

If you have any concerns or questions about this project, please contact Ron Taylor at MaineDOT by phone: 207-624-3000 or email: ron.taylor@maine.gov or Rebecca Frein at Hardesty & Hanover by phone:  207-770-0614 or email: rfrein@hardestyhanover.com.

For more information about the construction project, please visit MaineDOT’s website by clicking here.