A vehicle crashed Tuesday morning on top of the interchange bridge at Exit 80 on the Maine Turnpike as a mix of snow, freezing rain, and sleet created difficult driving conditions across Maine.

The single-vehicle crash is blocking the left lane southbound, according to the Maine Turnpike authority.

Also, the weather has closed numerous schools and government offices across Maine.

Some snow fell across the region, but the big challenge on the roads Tuesday morning was ice and strong winds with gusts up to 35 mph. Highway speeds were lowered to 45 mph. 

About 5,000 power customers reported outages.

Closings and delays announced Tuesday:

• Lewiston and Auburn’s Citylink bus service shut down at 9:15 a.m.
• The state of Maine announced offices will be open for normal business throughout the day.
• The Legislature canceled all meetings and hearings for Tuesday.
• Lewiston and Auburn schools closed for Tuesday. 
• Lewiston announced Tuesday morning that municipal offices were closed for the day.
• The 5:30 p.m. special meeting was canceled too.
• The citywide parking ban ended at 8 a.m. 
• Auburn Hall was closed for the day.
• Auburn postponed its Economic Development Round Table Discussion until Jan. 31.
• Auburn’s parking ban is in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday.
• Bates College announced its administrative offices will open noon Tuesday. Classes were still on schedule unless canceled by instructors.
• Central Maine Community College canceled classes Tuesday.
• The Edward Little vs Windham basketball games were postponed:
• The girls will play 7 p.m. Wednesday.
• The boys will play 7 p.m. Saturday.

The conditions could make for hazardous driving and isolated power outages.

Colder temperatures and scattered snow showers can be expected later in the week.

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