MaineDOT is shutting down it's current Maine Real-Time Network (CORS) on October 1, 2025.
Current users wishing to sign up for the new MaineDOT real time network and continue using the service MUST re-apply to set up accounts, user names and passwords. Please review the complete notice and sign up instructions below.
Permits, at this time, are being issued digitally, whenever possible. Please provide your email address, if you have one, by writing it on the top or bottom of the form so we can email the permit to you in a timely fashion. Additionally, you can email your completed application to Region1Permits@maine.gov or Region2Permits@Maine.gov.
If you live on a state highway, the mailbox and other policies are outlined in this guide.
For convenience and practicality, mailbox installations have been allowed within the right-of-way of Maine’s state and state-aid highways; however it is important to recognize that such installations have two very important conditions:
Drainage cannot be emphasized enough in road construction and maintenance. Water affects the entire serviceability of a road. Too much water in the base materials weakens the road. Water allowed to remain on top of a gravel or paved road weakens the surface and, when combined with traffic, causes potholes, cracking, and rutting. If improperly channeled, water causes soil erosion and breakdown of pavement edges.
Local government officials in Maine are always looking for ways to do a better job and improve upon their skills. It's readily apparent that those individuals who take the time to attend training usually are better prepared to deal with local transportation concerns. This is a picture of road scholars. Attendance at various training programs provides one of the most cost-effective methods of providing quality road services, especially during tight financial times.
Products listed on the QPL are prequailified for use on Maine Department of Transportation highway and bridge projects. Final acceptance of the product occurs when the product is properly used in the field as determined by the engineer.
as defined in Maine law 23 MRSA § 1801-1804
For fiscal year 2027, the proposed budget will be similar to 2026 and will be paid in November. Specific dollar amounts are subject to legislative approval in the spring of 2026.
The Legislature set the DOT Highway budget in Spring 2025 and LRAP figures were determined shortly thereafter and are available below. These allocations were paid to each municipality in November.