Smooth sailing so far.

That’s the word today from the Maine Department of Transportation regarding the rerouting of motorists to U.S. Route 201 because of the southbound closure on Interstate 295.

The interstate, from Gardiner to Topsham, will be closed for 10 weeks.

At this point, the rerouting seems to be working, according to the Maine Department of Transportation spokeswoman Meg Lane.

As the project progresses, she said the department will continue to monitor traffic and meet with first responders along that corridor to listen to their concerns.

For everyone’s safety — motorists and residents — she said speed limits on Route 201 have been reduced by five miles per hour.

“It appears to be running smoothly,” Lane said today. “This morning I got a couple of e-mails to that effect. But we will continue to monitor it and make adjustments as necessary. And encourage people to use the Maine Turnpike if they’re going south and if they are commercial vehicles.”