Llewellyn Estes Bridge Collapse Update | Portland Maine News

A major construction mishap unfolded in Old Town, Maine, when a section of the new Llewellyn Estes Bridge collapsed into the Stillwater River on August 13th while workers were pouring concrete—no lives lost, but three workers injured. Footage from the scene shows a support beam buckling, triggering the collapse, though exact engineering causes are still under investigation. The temporary bridge remains safe and operational, with no vehicles on the new structure at the time. Engineers and the Federal Highway Administration are now diving into forensic analysis, while cleanup crews prepare to remove debris from the river. Cost impacts and delays remain uncertain as MaineDOT continues to update the public. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a4fac6fb7b03c9c3