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TO: Franklin County EMA, EMS Services, Local Fire Departments, and Town Officials
FROM: Amy Bernard, Franklin County Administrator
DATE: June 6, 2025
RE: Closure of the Orbeton Stream – Reeds Mill Road, Madrid, Maine
This Memo is to inform you of the scheduled closure of the Orbeton Stream Bridge located on Reeds Mill Road in Madrid, Maine, to all public access beginning July 7, 2025, through September 10, 2025.
The closure is necessary to allow for the replacement of the existing steel superstructure with a new steel superstructure and composite concrete deck. The project will also involve repairs and modifications to the existing concrete abutments and wings to ensure long-term safety and functionality of the bridge.
Please plan accordingly for emergency response, public safety operations, and local traffic routing. Detour routes will be clearly marked, and efforts will be made to minimize disruption to the surrounding communities during the construction period. A copy of the detour route is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as this essential infrastructure improvement is being carried out. For further information or questions regarding this project, please contact Amy Bernard, Franklin County Administrator.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Amy Bernard
Franklin County Administrator
120 County Way, Suite 4
Farmington, Maine 04938
(207) 778-6614
abernard@franklincountymaine.gov
Quick Stream Bridge of Reed Road, Salem – Closure, Beginning July 15, 2025
Salem Township, Franklin County — The Franklin County Commissioners hereby announce the upcoming closure of the Quick Stream Bridge on Reed Road in Salem Township, Franklin County, beginning Monday, July 15, 2025, and remaining closed until further notice.
The closure is necessary to ensure public safety and allow for essential maintenance and structural improvements to the bridge. Based on recent inspections, it has been determined that the bridge must be fully closed to all vehicle traffic during this work.
Motorists should plan ahead, follow posted detour signage, and allow extra travel time. There will be no through access on Reed Road at the bridge site while work is underway.
We understand the disruption this may cause and thank residents for their patience and understanding. This closure is a critical step in maintaining the long-term safety and reliability of our local infrastructure.
Franklin County Commissioners also emphasized the importance of the project: Franklin County remains committed to investing in safe and reliable transportation infrastructure. The Quick Stream Bridge improvements will ensure a safer route for residents, businesses, and emergency services in Salem Township and beyond.
Updates regarding the progress of the work and a timeline for reopening will be shared as information becomes available. For questions or more information, please contact the Franklin County Road Supervisor, Robert Lightbody at (207) 305-5674 or e-mail: rlightbody@franklincountymaine.gov.
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