Heat likely caused Casco Bay Bridge to get stuck open, officials say

Heat likely the cause of Casco Bay Bridge closure Wednesday

Northbound traffic into Portland came to a halt as workers addressed a mechanical issue on the bridge connecting the city and South Portland.

Heat likely caused Casco Bay Bridge to get stuck open, officials say

South Portland officials say the issue that prevented traffic from going northbound into Portland has since been fixed, but it will likely take some time for traffic to ease.

Memorial Bridge shut down for hours: Was heat to blame?

Motorists were prohibited from driving across Memorial Bridge for nearly four hours. Extreme heat could have caused the problem.