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Local Road Resources - Road Maintenance and Management

10 Commandments of a Good Road

Get Water Away from a Road

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 Road Scholar Program

Why this Program

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 and Vendors

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.

Local Road Assistance Program

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. 

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