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Technical Subjects

Below are links to additional technical information and resources on a variety of subjects concerning Maine's local roads. Explore the sections below for more information.

Bridge Information
 

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  • Maine Public Bridge Inventory
  • Bridge Responsibility
  • Bridge Policies & Laws and more!

Drainage & Erosion Control
 

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  • Working in a Waterway or Wetland
  • Stream Crossing Permits
  • Ditching Specifications and more!

Legal Issues
 

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  • ADA Requirements for Roads
  • Private Road Information
  • Maine Road Laws and more!

Paving Information
 

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  • Basic Paving Specifications
  • Municipal Paving Checklist
  • Glossary of Terms and more!
     

Railroad Crossing
 

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  • Responsibility of Maintenance
  • Pavement Markings
  • Crossing Improvement Program and more!

Road Maintenance and Management

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  • Road Management
  • Design Standards for Local Roads
  • Signs & Trees in the Right of Way and more!

Traffic Issues
 

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  • Setting Speed Limits
  • Traffic Ordinances
  • Signs, Striping, and Heavy Loads and more!

Winter Plowing
 

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  • Best Management Practices
  • Salt, Sand, and the Environment
  • Contracting for Snow & Ice Control and more!

Work Zone Safety / Flagging Information

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  • The MUTCD
  • Temporary Traffic Control
  • Flagging Policy and more!