Long-term road project starts in South Portland

Starting Monday, a long-term road project will affect traffic at Veterans Memorial Bridge and I-295 in South Portland. The Maine Department of Transportation is rebuilding the overpass at Exit 4, which will take over a year to complete. The $12.4 million project will add southbound access to I-295 from Route 1/Main Street. Currently, the overpass only allows southbound traffic from the bridge to Route 1. The ramp from the bridge to southbound I-295 will be reduced to one lane, and the Route 1 ramp will be closed. Detours will direct drivers to Exit 3 during construction, which is expected to last until fall 2026. The project aims to ease congestion on Broadway, a busy road that experiences heavy traffic during rush hours.