TOMORROW: Top Federal Highway Official Visits Maine to Highlight New Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Rockland
UPDATE:
Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt and U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree will also be attending.
Emergency Bridge Work Tonight Between Waterville and Winslow
WATERVILLE/WINSLOW - The Maine Department of Transportation will be performing emergency repair work on the Carter Memorial Bridge tonight. This bridge carries Route 137 between Waterville and Winslow. It is also being used as a detour route during construction on the Ticonic Bridge to the north. MaineDOT crews will be working to repair a loose bridge joint on the west side of the bridge. Work will begin at 7:00 p.m. and be finished by 6:00 a.m. During this overnight work, there will be a single-lane, alternating traffic pattern.
Saco Park-and-Ride Lot Closure
SACO - The Maine Department of Transportation is continuing work to reconstruct and expand the Saco park-and-ride lot on Industrial Park Road. On-site work is scheduled to resume on March 25th. During construction, the lot will be closed, and a temporary lot will be available a half-mile north on Industrial Park Road. Signage will direct drivers to the temporary lot. This project will expand the number of parking spaces from 128 to 152 including six van-accessible spots. This project will also involve the installation of improved bus and pedestrian facilities and new overhead lighting.
Work on Route 1 in Downtown Searsport Continues Next Week
SEARSPORT - The Maine Department of Transportation and its contracting partners are continuing work on a project to rehabilitate and reconstruct Route 1 in downtown Searsport.
On-site construction began in June. Work will resume next week. Beginning on Tuesday, March 5th, southbound traffic will follow a detour that involves Mortland, Old County, and Prospect Roads. This detour is expected to be in place until October 15th.
The anticipated construction completion date for all work is in June of 2025.
Upcoming Ticonic Bridge Full Night Closures
WATERVILLE/WINSLOW - The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing the Ticonic Bridge to all traffic during nighttime hours next week to accommodate ongoing construction work that requires access to the entire bridge. The Ticonic Bridge carries Bridge Street (Routes 137 and 201) over the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow.
MaineDOT Seeking Bidders for Pilot Commuter Bus Service Linking Portland and Lewiston/Auburn
MaineDOT Seeking Bidders for Pilot Commuter Bus Service Linking Portland and Lewiston/Auburn
AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Transportation has published a Request for Proposal, seeking bidders for a pilot program to provide commuter bus service between Portland and Lewiston/Auburn.
Making Real Progress: MaineDOT's New Three-Year Work Plan
AUGUSTA - Today, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) released the 2024 Edition of its three-year Work Plan. It includes all capital projects and programs, maintenance and operations activities, planning initiatives, and administrative functions for calendar years 2024, 2025, and 2026.
MaineDOT's Work Plan is the primary way the department delivers on its mission: to support economic opportunity and quality of life by responsibly providing our customers with the safest and most reliable transportation system possible, given available resources.
MaineDOT set to begin repairs to Boothbay Bridge
The Maine Department of Transportation is set to begin repairs to the Barter?s Island Drawbridge in the town of Boothbay, and motorists should expect to see construction activity beginning the week of January 11.
Construction is expected to be completed by May 1, 2010. During the construction period, there will be periods of one way, alternating traffic over the bridge, and several complete closures of the bridge. The complete closures are expected to last for approximately two hours. An electronic message board will be utilized to inform motorists of each expected full closure.
I-95 SOUTHBOUND AND NORTHBOUND IN FAIRFIELD TO CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT, JANUARY 6 FOR ONE HALF-HOUR
MaineDOT will shut down all northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Fairfield at Exit 133 on Wednesday, January 6 at midnight for approximately ? hour as crews replace a damaged sign truss. Motorists should also expect lane closures in the area between 10 p.m. Wednesday and 4 a.m. Thursday as crews prepare to remove the sign truss.
Free Black Bridge In Brunswick To Close for two days
On Monday, January 11, and Tuesday, January 12, the Free Black Bridge will be closed between 6:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. in order for MaineDOT crews to inspect the bridge and replace two structural hangers. The Free Black Bridge carries one lane of traffic and the Lewiston Lower Road rail line over the Androscoggin River between Topsham and Brunswick.
Crews will be using an underbridge crane to inspect the bridge. Crews will also remove and replace two damaged support hangers on the bridge. Motorists are encouraged to use the Frank J. Wood Bridge while the Free Black Bridge is closed.