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Turnpike Authority to begin Forest Avenue bridge repairs; two lanes to remain open during day, night work will reduce lanes
Summary
The Maine Turnpike Authority notified the council of unscheduled repairs on the Forest Avenue bridges, saying daytime traffic will be maintained with two lanes open, night work will require single-lane operations at times, and the authority will conduct a neighborhood sound study and continue community outreach.
The Maine Turnpike Authority presented a plan to Portland City Council members for unscheduled repairs to the Forest Avenue bridges and said the work will begin this week and run through November, with some cleanup afterward.
Andre Brere, Executive Director of the Turnpike Authority, said his office moved quickly after maintenance staff identified potholes and surface deterioration; an engineering firm performed an inspection and the authority made temporary repairs in mid‑August before approving a contract for…
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