UNDER CONSTRUCTION: KJ reporter Keith Edwards and photographer Joe Phelan tour the work site and interview engineers to get the lowdown on what's happening on the job during the I-295 road construction. The southbound lanes are is closed between Gardiner and Topsham until the end of summer. Motorists should seek alternate routes.
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The Maine Department of Transportation is in the process of re-habbing and re-paving the southbound lanes of Interstate 295 between Gardiner (Exit 49) and Topsham (Exit 31). The roadway is scheduled to be closed until the end of August. Southbound motorists will need to detour to Route 201 south for about 20 miles from Gardiner to Topsham. Other alternative routes are the Maine Turnpike or Route 24. Visit the DOT's web site for the latest news, downloadable maps and answers to frequently asked questions about the project. Also read the Kennebec Commuter's blog for more info.
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The Maine Department of Transportation is in the process of re-habbing and re-paving the southbound lanes of Interstate 295 between Gardiner (Exit 49) and Topsham (Exit 31). The roadway is scheduled to be closed until the end of August. Southbound motorists will need to detour to Route 201 south for about 20 miles from Gardiner to Topsham. Other alternative routes are the Maine Turnpike or Route 24. Visit the 
