Route 113 in Maine through Evans Notch closure?

[Buffalo]

Does anyone know if Route 113 through Evans Notch is closed yet? I don't know where to look for Maine road closures. Thanks!
Dan

 

[Darl58]

Not closed yet, we did a backpack from the Basin last weekend and it's fully open.

 

[Quietman]

It is listed on this link National Forest Road Status as open. (scroll down). I can't imagine that it would close before 12/1 unless heavy snow occurs.

 

[peakbagger]

It generally open until after hunting season (or a signficant snowstorm).

 

[Breeze]

http://www.511maine.gov/ for travel information.

DH and I traveled 113 today from Gilead to No. Conway, quite a pretty drive even though it is only oak and beech foliage left. In bright sun, it was dazzling in many places.

Not sure when Maine DOT will find the $$$$ or the necessity for repairs, but be aware that there are stretches that surely need attention.

NH DOT is repaving their stretch from the Redstone intersection ( NH 16) to the ME border/West Fryeburg, but that project looks to be close to done. Probably more travel interruption / delay in Redstone than actually on 113.

Breeze

 

[RoySwkr]

I drove through Wed evening, in the ME section there were 2 downed trees that blocked a lane each and numerous broken branches. I stopped a guy going the other way who just said "They don't block both lanes?" like this happened all the time. I did move one branch that was big enough you didn't want to hit it/small enough I could drag it/had nearby pulloff. I guess the highway crew doesn't get there very often.

 

[Breeze]

Several years ago, the USFS closed the Evans Notch WMNF District office on Rt 2 in Bethel and merged that district with the Androscoggin WMNF HQ on Rt 16/ Pinkham Notch. End result being that there are fewer " eyes on the ground" all around, and the USFS mission contracted to strictly USFS issues rather than correllate with <state> DOT issues.

Andro HQ is practically in the front yard of NH DOT's Pinkham Notch depot, and they are a long way distance wise from ME DOT's Hanover depot, and a long way from Evans Notch.

ME DOT doesn't seem " to get there very often", and especially so, now that USFS doesn't get there very often, either. Lack of Eyes .

Honestly, 113 through Evans Notch has always been an adventure drive or a very determined route to a very definite destination. Not many people go there not knowing what is in store for them or why they chose that route. I love driving that road both ways, it is always a fun challenge. Yep, trees and branches are just part of the whole.

Breeze

 

[TDawg]

Speaking of downed limbs....

Has this widowmaker over 113 come down? I was nervous to drive under it!

I imagine is has, since this pic was taken back in July in Evan's. Hopefully not with a car underneath!