KITTERY, Maine — Motorists heading from Maine to New Hampshire were encouraged to find an alternate route Friday morning due to a vehicle fire on the Piscataqua River Bridge.

The southbound lanes of the bridge, which carries Interstate 95 across the Maine-New Hampshire border, were shut down Friday morning, the Maine Turnpike Authority reported shortly before 8:30 a.m.

Heavy delays are expected, according to the MTA, so alternate routes are strongly encouraged during the morning commute.

No other details were immediately available.

BDN sports freelancer Ryan McLaughlin grew up in Brewer and is a lifelong fan of the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins.

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