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Jay, ME Traffic Alert: Oversized Convoy Starts Nov. 8 at 6 PM
JAY, ME — Drivers across parts of Maine should prepare for three consecutive nights of temporary road closures, bridge restrictions and traffic delays as crews transport oversized industrial equipment
By Mara Ellison · 2026-11-06T17:56:28.188Z
JAY, ME — Drivers across parts of Maine should prepare for three consecutive nights of temporary road closures, bridge restrictions and traffic delays as crews transport oversized industrial equipment from Jay to Turners Island beginning Sunday, Nov. 8.
According to Maine State Police, Barnhart Crane & Rigging is coordinating with the Maine Department of Transportation, local law enforcement and utility companies to move the seventh oversized load associated with Project 190595.
The operation follows the successful completion of Load No. 6.
Sunday, Nov. 8: Jay to Gray The first overnight movement begins Sunday, with a safety meeting scheduled for 5 p.m.
The convoy is scheduled to depart Jay at 6 p.m. , with bridge closure operations beginning at approximately 7 p.m.
The destination for the first night is Gray, Maine.
Monday, Nov. 9: Gray to Buxton The second stage begins Monday evening.
A safety meeting is scheduled for 8:30 p.m., followed by the convoy's departure from Gray at 9 p.m.
Bridge closure operations are expected to begin around 10 p.m. , with the oversized load traveling toward Buxton.
Tuesday, Nov. 10: Buxton to Turners Island The final movement is scheduled for Tuesday night.
The convoy is expected to leave Buxton at 9 p.m. , with bridge closure operations beginning at 10 p.m.
The final destination is Turners Island, Maine.
Drivers Should Expect Rolling Delays Maine State Police warn that temporary roadway closures and signed detours will be necessary during all three nights.
Crews will install, use and remove temporary jumper bridges to safely accommodate the oversized equipment.
Motorists should anticipate slow moving vehicles, rolling traffic holds, reduced speeds and additional utility and escort vehicles.
Law enforcement officers and traffic control personnel will be positioned along the route to assist drivers.
Exact road by road closure locations were not included in the supplied announcement.
Residents should follow posted detours, obey traffic personnel and allow additional travel time near the convoy.