Augusta, ME – Drivers traveling through central Maine are facing major delays today as a section of Interstate 95 northbound in Augusta has been shut down due to multiple accidents.
According to Maine State Police, the closure stretches between mile markers 110 and 111. Troopers reported that the shutdown was put in place after a series of crashes caused unsafe driving conditions on the highway. Authorities said they expect to reopen the roadway once the area is cleared but are urging motorists to avoid the area for the time being.
The incident is impacting travel through Augusta, the Kennebec County seat, and could cause backups stretching toward nearby communities including Hallowell and Gardiner. I-95 serves as Maine’s main north-south highway, and even short closures can cause significant traffic disruptions.
As of Friday morning, no timeline was provided for when the highway would reopen. Drivers traveling northbound through central Maine are advised to use alternate routes and check for updates from state police before heading out.
This is a developing situation, and officials are expected to release more information as the roadway is cleared.
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