PORTLAND — Boaters will be unable to use the East End launch until Monday, May 18, due to repaving work.

City spokeswoman Jessica Grondin said the lower East End Beach parking lot and lower portion of Cutter Street will be closed beginning Wednesday, May13.

Grondin said work is expected to begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday and continue through Thursday and Friday before the lot and launch are reopened at 6 a.m. on May 18.