The walking path under Memorial Bridge in North Lewiston is temporarily closed while police investigate the reported discovery of remains.

Lewiston Police Department detectives were dispatched to the scene this morning, after someone conducting excavation work in the area called 911 to report that they discovered a skull and bones.

The excavation crew reportedly halted their work immediately and will not continue while the area is under investigation.

This is an active investigation and the type of remains are unknown at this time. More information will be released as it becomes available.