DOT reverses plan to close Aroostook bridge during construction

DOT reverses plan to close Aroostook bridge during construction

The Aroostook River Bridge in Caribou, which serves as the only connection point to the eastern side of the city for almost 20 miles, will no longer have to fully close as it undergoes major repairs in 2027. In a message sent to the Aroostook Emergency Management Agency and shared with the Bangor Daily News Monday, the Maine Department of Transportation said it would be possible to keep open a 12-foot lane of alternating traffic as crews replace…