Machias Dike Bridge (#2246) Project, Environmental Impact Statement, WIN 016714.01 - Formal In-Person Public Hearing

MaineDOT invites and encourages the public to participate in a public hearing for the Machias Dike Bridge (#2246). Members of the public are encouraged to view the project presentation online and attend the in-person hearing on September 30, 2026, at 6:00 pm; at the Machias Memorial High School Gymnasium.

This will be the first formal public hearing of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss the purpose and need for the project, alternatives being considered, potential environmental impacts, and for members of the public to ask questions and provide information that should be considered during the EIS process.

The in-person public hearing will be held on September 30, 2026, at 6:00 pm; at the Machias Memorial High School gymnasium, 1 Bulldog Lane, Machias, ME 04654.

Questions, comments, or inquiries may be submitted during the in-person public hearing, through the online virtual meeting, or directed to the Project Manager listed below.

Ian Gorecki, Planning Manager
Maine Department of Transportation
24 Child Street, 16 State House Station,
Augusta, Maine 04333-0016
Telephone: 207-592-0312
Email Ian Gorecki

More information about the Machias Dike Bridge project is available on the project page. When the on-demand virtual public meeting presentation opens, access to this and all other active meeting presentations will be available on our Public Meetings page.

For more information regarding MaineDOT Public Involvement, including meeting accessibility and available accommodations you may request for all types of meetings, please see the link to our Background Information page.

Work Identification Number: 016714.01