Paul Sylvain

Motorists who rely on Route 189 to travel between Trescott and Lubec can expect a temporary miles-long detour via Wilcox Road sometime in 2027.

That’s according to Washington County Unorganized Territories Supervisor Heron Weston, who informed county commissioners at their Oct. 9 meeting that the Maine Department of Transportation recently notified him that plans are underway to replace the current bridge that spans East Stream. The bridge is located just before Cobscook Institute on the way into Lubec.