Thought most of the Western Avenue work for the Augusta Crossing shopping center was wrapped up?

Guess again.

The Maine Department of Transportation says drivers can expect to encounter daytime lane restrictions on Western Avenue in Augusta throughout the weekend.

The work is being done by Packard Development as part of its construction of the new shopping center just east of Interstate 95. Their contractor, Maietta Corp., is overseeing the project.

Steve Hunnewell of MaineDOT’s Traffic Engineering Section said the concrete median strip that runs down the center of Western Avenue is scheduled for removal.

“We’ll be limiting traffic to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday,” Hunnewell said. “We need to block off the lane nearest the center line in each direction to provide room for workers and equipment involved in the median removal project.”

Hunnewell urged drivers traveling Western Avenue this Saturday and Sunday to be alert for signs, workers and equipment.

“The best and easiest way to get through the work zone safely is to slow down as you approach the work area, follow the directions of signs and flaggers, and be alert for people and equipment in the area,” Hunnewell said.

Vanity plate of the week
This one is from a canine fancier who was driving a black Vue on State Street: LVMIDOG

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