KNOX & LINCOLN COUNTIES - The Maine Department of Transportation is performing paving work on Route 17 in Jefferson and Union. There are two work areas; the first project area begins approximately at Shepard Road and extends northwest 3.5 miles, the second roughly begins at West Washington Road and extends northwest for approximately 4.8 miles. This work will update guardrail and improve drainage. Work will begin on Monday, April 28 and is scheduled to be finished by June of this year. Drivers may encounter a single-lane, alternating traffic pattern. The contractor for this work is All States Construction of Richmond. The contract amount is $3.2 million.