Augusta’s Memorial Bridge will close to westbound traffic for inspections Tuesday and Wednesday, the Maine Department of Transportation said.
The 1949 bridge, which spans 2,100 feet across the Kennebec River and serves as a major city landmark, will receive routine checks, MDOT said in a news release Friday.
Drivers coming from Memorial Circle, the roundabout on the western side of the river, will be able to cross the bridge. Drivers coming from Cony Circle, the eastern side’s roundabout, should take Bridge Street to cross the river.
No other roads will have limited access as a result of the inspection. Drivers and pedestrian should follow detour signs.
The inspection depends on weather, MDOT said in the release; closure days may change depending on conditions.
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