# Llewellyn Estes Bridge construction collapse > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/llewellyn-estes-bridge-construction-collapse > Updated: 2026-08-20T17:46:58.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. On August 14, 2026, a span of the Llewellyn Estes Bridge (also known as the Stillwater Bridge) collapsed during construction in Old Town, Maine. The incident occurred around 2:00 PM while concrete was being poured for the $28 million project. Initial reports indicated varying casualty counts, with sources reporting between two and three non-life-threatening injuries. Following the collapse, the Maine Department of Transportation began collaborating with the Federal Highway Administration to investigate the cause of the failure. The project involves materials from Basalt International and girders designed by the University of Maine’s Advance Structures and Composites Center. As of August 20, the bridge is scheduled to close to allow for formal inspections. While the temporary bridge used during construction has shown no collateral damage, the closure will require traffic detours. The impact of the incident on the total project cost and construction timeline remains undetermined. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Old Town bridge to close for inspection after span collapse The Old Town bridge over the Stillwater River will close next Wednesday for inspections following the collapse of a span on the new Llewellyn Estes Bridge during construction. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/old-town-bridge-to-close-for-inspection-after-span-collapse ### 2026-08-13: Llewellyn Estes Bridge collapses during construction in Old Town The Llewellyn Estes Bridge in Old Town, Maine, collapsed during construction on Thursday. At least two to three people sustained non-life-threatening injuries while concrete was being poured. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/llewellyn-estes-bridge-collapses-during-construction-in-old-town --- Cite as: Llewellyn Estes Bridge construction collapse. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/llewellyn-estes-bridge-construction-collapse