Eastbound motorists on Western Avenue should use extra caution this week as they approach the traffic light at the intersection of Storey Street and Western Avenue near the Senator Inn & Spa.

Eastbound traffic narrows to one lane near the light while work continues on the entrance to the Augusta Crossing shopping center. Movements of laborers and heavy machinery may result in some delays as workers and machines cross Western Avenue.

Equal care should be taken at night on Western Avenue when flaggers on duty direct traffic in the area.

In other parts of Augusta, motorists should prepare for single-lane travel near the intersection of Capitol Street and Ganneston Drive as construction crews work in that area. The lower end of Union Street to the Gage Street intersection has been closed while construction work continues there.

The construction company T. Buck has closed the entrance to Pierce Drive off Cony Street until Friday. Drivers should use the alternate entrance to Pierce Drive off Route 105. The company also asks that people not move or drive around the road cones blocking the road as there is heavy equipment in use.

Tips, problem traffic areas and questions can be e-mailed to A. J. Higgins at
ajhiggins@centralmaine.com