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Construction Project Impacts - Greater Augusta Area

The City of Augusta and the surrounding areas are going to see several construction projects over the next few years. Explore more about these projects by clicking around on the interactive map below, which is color-coded by year. If you have questions about any of these projects, use the contact form at the bottom of this page and we'll get back to you.

Click on a colored square below to expand the menu inside the map and review all associated WINs within a project designation


Current Projects

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Western Ave. Bridge Replacement

Start Date: February 2024

Anticipated End of Construction: 2026

Scope: Replacing the bridge that carries Route 202/Western Ave. over I-95.

Impacts: Nighttime interstate lane closures. Shifting local traffic to temporary bridge

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Upcoming Projects

Water St. and Bond St.

Estimated Start: 2026

Anticipated End of Construction: 2026

Scope: High-visibility sidewalks

Impacts: Lane shifts and parking restrictions

Spaulding Bridge Culvert Route 17 (Eastern Ave.)

Estimated Start: 2026

Anticipated End of Construction: 2027

Scope: Bridge culvert improvements

Impacts: Lane shifts

Thorne Brook Bridge Culvert on Route 17 (Eastern Ave.)

Estimated Start: 2026

Anticipated End of Construction: 2027

Scope: Bridge culvert improvements

Impacts: Lane shifts

I-95 NB & SB Turnpike limits to Exit 112, Including Ramp improvements at Exit 109

Estimated Start: 2026

Anticipated End of Construction: 2026

Scope: Highway paving

Impacts: Night work with lane closures

Bangor St. and Cony Circle

Estimated Start: 2026

Anticipated End of Construction: 2028

Scope: Highway rehabilitation

Impacts: Lane shifts and night time lane closures for drainage and paving work on Bangor St. and the Cony circle.

Route 202 (North Belfast Ave.)

Estimated Start: 2026

Anticipated End of Construction: 2028

Scope: Highway rehabilitation

Impacts: Lane shifts & parking restrictions

Future Projects

2027

  • Memorial Dr. & Gage St. - Highway Rehabilitation
  • Route 202 (Western Ave) Augusta to Manchester - Highway Rehabilitation 
  • Route 11/201 (State St.) and Memorial Traffic Circle - Highway Rehabilitation 
  • Route 201, Hallowell to Augusta - Highway Rehabilitation 
  • Memorial Bridge on Route 17/201 (Memorial Drive) - Bridge Rehabilitation 
  • Second St. Hallowell to Augusta - Sidewalk Connection
  • Route 202 (Western Ave.) - Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvements
  • Route 17 (Eastern Ave.) - Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvements

2028 and beyond

  • Water St. - Highway Rehabilitation: 2028
  • Old Winthrop Rd. Bridge #5788 - Bridge Improvements: 2029-2030
  • Old Belgrade Rd. Bridge #5806 - Bridge Improvements: 2029-2030
  • I-95 NB & SB over Route 27 (Civic Center Dr./New Belgrade Rd.) - Bridge Improvements: 2028-2029
  • Planning initiative - Western Avenue Transportation Study: 2028
  • Planning initiative - Augusta Bike & Pedestrian Study: 2028
     

More information can be found through the Augusta Public Works website


Questions / Comments Form

Please fill out the form below with any questions or comments you have for any of the projects listed above. Be sure to include the name of the project as well as your own contact information to ensure a timely response.

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