Head Tide Road (Rt. 194), in Newcastle, is closed to through traffic until Fri., Sept. 30.
The closure, for a culvert replacement, is west of the intersection of Head Tide and North Newcastle roads, Bob Sidelinger, a Dept. of Transportation employee, said.
Motorists approaching the closure from the west (Alna) can instead follow Alna Road (Rt. 218) south to Sheepscot Road, while motorists approaching from the east (Newcastle) can take North Newcastle Road south to Sheepscot Road.