I-95 Southbound Lane Closure in Bangor on Monday

BANGOR - The Maine Department of Transportation will be performing a southbound lane closure on I-95 where it passes over Broadway in Bangor on Monday, February 24th. This closure is scheduled to run from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. This closure is required to accommodate the set-up of equipment and the safety of workers. Southbound traffic will be reduced to a single lane through the work zone. Northbound lanes will not be affected.

On-site construction for this bridge replacement project began in June 2023. This project is a comprehensive, multi-year initiative, involving bridge replacements and intersection enhancements. This project is scheduled for completion in late 2026.

This project was the recipient of approximately $9.3 million in federal funding through a 2020 U.S. DOT INFRA Grant. The contractor on this project is New England Infrastructure, Inc. of Hudson, Massachusetts. The contract amount is $30.6 million.

Cooks Corner Exit Ramp Closures on Route 1 in Brunswick

BRUNSWICK - The Maine Department of Transportation will be replacing the railroad crossing at Cooks Corner in Brunswick this weekend. This work will require the closure of the Route 1 exit ramps at Cooks Corner. The ramps will be closed from 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 21st until Sunday, May 22nd.

Maine Track Maintenance of Fairfield and McGee Construction of West Gardiner will be assisting MaineDOT with this work. The cost to the department is $151,000.

Roadway and Intersection Improvements on Route 4 in Auburn

AUBURN - The Maine Department of Transportation is making roadway and intersection improvements along part of Route 4 in Auburn. The work area begins just south of Oak Hill Road and continues northerly for approximately half a mile, including intersections with Oak Hill Road, Lillian Street, Turner Street, Martin Street, Fair Street, and the public boat launch. Work started on May 16th and is scheduled to continue through June 2023. This will be day work. Work may also be done on Saturdays. During construction, drivers may encounter lane restrictions. The contractor on this project is Pratt & Sons, Inc. of Minot. The contract amount is $3,427,844.

Bar Harbor Detour Planned

Bar Harbor, Maine - MaineDOT and its contractors will close the section of Eden Street in Bar Harbor between West Street and Mt. Desert St. from Saturday, April 14th through Sunday, April 22nd. Traffic will be detoured to adjacent streets during the closure. Utilities construction will be happening on that portion of Eden Street, making the closure necessary.

Signs and message boards will be placed to assist drivers and clearly identify the detour route. MaineDOT is encouraging drivers to plan ahead and allow extra time to pass through the area. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained, with passage for local traffic to Bowles and Michigan Streets and Eden Street.

Southbound traffic will be detoured onto West Street to Main Street and onto Route 3. Northbound traffic will continue on Main Street to West Street. Drivers should expect delays, and be prepared to stop and proceed slowly through the detour route. MaineDOT reminds everyone to please drive safely.

The utilities work being done on Eden Street is in preparation for the reconstruction of the roadway this summer. It is part of the Reconstruction of Route 3 that began last year and is scheduled to be completed by spring 2019.

MaineDOT invites Bar Harbor area residents, visitors and drivers to stay informed about the project by visiting mainedot.gov and by signing up for email alerts.

Portsmouth, NH, Rehabilitation of the Piscataqua River Bridge

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Levinson Room at the Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, NH
FMI-Phone: 207-624-3422
FMI-Email: Leanne.timberlake@maine.gov

Please join the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) and New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) at a formal public meeting to discuss the future rehabilitation of Piscataqua River (ME Bridge # 6330; NH #247/084) between Kittery, ME and Portsmouth, NH, which carries I-95 over the Piscataqua River. Representatives of MaineDOT and NHDOT - will be present on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to share proposed recommendations for the project and listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from anyone with an interest in the project. MaineDOT is particularly interested in learning local views relative to project consistency with local comprehensive plans, discovering local resources, and identifying local concerns and issues. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend and participate in the meeting. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advance request. Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Leanne Timberlake, Senior Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation, Bridge Program, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Telephone: (207) 624-3422. Email: Leanne.Timberlake@maine.gov.

Machias, Improvement of the Dyke Bridge

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: University of Maine at Machias, Performing Arts Center, 116 O'Brien Avenue, Machias
FMI-Phone: 207-592-2543
FMI-Email: Michael.wight@maine.gov

Please join MaineDOT for a preliminary public meeting to discuss the future improvement of the Dyke Bridge (#2246) which carries U.S. Rt. 1 and the Downeast Sunrise Trail over Middle River located on Main Street in Machias, Maine.

Representatives of the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will be present on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to present the proposed recommendations for the project, listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from anyone with an interest in the project. MaineDOT is particularly interested in learning local views relative to project consistency with local comprehensive plans, discovering local resources, and identifying local concerns and issues. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend and participate in the meeting.

Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advanced request.

Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Michael Wight, Senior Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation, Bridge Program, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Telephone: (207) 592-2543 or by e-mail at michael.wight@maine.gov.

Chesterville, Replacement of Dutch Gap Bridge

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Chesterville Town Office, 409 Dutch Gap Road, Chesterville
FMI-Phone: 207-624-3336
FMI-Email: Joseph.r.stilwell@maine.gov

Please join the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) at a formal public meeting to discuss the replacement of Dutch Gap Bridge (#3951) which carries Dutch Gap Road over Little Norridgewock Stream, in Chesterville.

Representatives of MaineDOT will be present on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to share information on the upcoming project, listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from anyone with an interest in the project. MaineDOT is particularly interested in learning local views relative to project consistency with local comprehensive plans, discovering local resources, and identifying local concerns and issues. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend and participate in the meeting.

Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advanced request.

Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Joseph Stilwell, Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation, Bridge Program, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Telephone: (207) 624-3336. Email: joseph.r.stilwell@maine.gov.

Yarmouth, Proposed At-Grade Public Crossing for Pedestrian and Bicycle Traffic

Yarmouth, Maine - Pursuant to 23 M.R.S.A. Section 7202, the Maine Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing to receive evidence about a proposed public at-grade crossing for pedestrian and bicycle traffic in Yarmouth, Maine. The proposed crossing would be located over the tracks owned by the State of Maine at mile marker 10.12. St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railway has operational rights, however, currently no rail operations are ongoing at this location.

Interested parties and the public are invited to attend this hearing and may offer comments and present written information. Any person who seeks formal intervener status under 5 MRSA § 9054 shall, by April 18, 2017, deliver or mail written notice of intervener status to Toni L. Kemmerle, Office of Legal Services, Maine Department of Transportation, Child Street, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Questions may be directed to Toni L. Kemmerle by calling telephone number (207) 624-3020, TTY users dial Maine relay 711. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advance request. Arrangements for such accommodations may be made through Toni L. Kemmerle.

Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Toni L. Kemmerle, Chief Counsel, Maine Department of Transportation, Office of Legal Services, 24 Child Street, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Telephone: (207) 624-3020.

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Waldoboro, Replacement of Wagner # 2 Bridge and Rehabilitation of Winslows Mills Bridge

Waldoboro, Maine - Please join MaineDOT for a public meeting to discuss the future replacement of the Wagner #2 Bridge #2905 which carries Route 32 over the Hoach Brook, located 0.30 of a mile southerly of Depot Street and the future rehabilitation of the Winslows Mills Bridge #5078 which carries Cross Street (Winslow Mills Road) over the Medomak River in Waldoboro, Maine.

Representatives of the Maine Department of Transportation will be present on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. to listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from anyone with an interest in the projects. The Department is particularly interested in learning local views relative to project consistency with local comprehensive plans, discovering local resources, and identifying local concerns and issues. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend and participate in the meeting.

Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advanced request.

Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Mark Parlin, Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation, Bridge Program, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Telephone: (207) 624-3449. Email: mark.parlin@maine.gov.

**Work Identification Number 018230.00 and 018971.00**

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Abbott, Highway Reconstruction on Route 6

Please join MaineDOT at a preliminary public meeting to discuss the proposed Highway Reconstruction project on Route 6 in Abbot, beginning 0.39 miles North of West Road and extending southerly 2.69 miles.

Representatives of the Maine Department of Transportation will be present on Thursday evening, April 27th, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. to listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from anyone with an interest in the project. The Department is particularly interested in learning local views relative to project consistency with local comprehensive plans, discovering local resources, and identifying local concerns and issues. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend and participate in the meeting.

Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advance request.

Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Rhobe Moulton, Senior Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation, Highway Program, Child Street, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Telephone: (207) 624-3391. Email: rhobe.moulton@maine.gov.

**Work Identification Number 22646.00**

**Federal Aid Project Number STP-2264(600)**

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Canaan, Replacement of Canaan Bridge

Please join the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) at a preliminary public meeting to discuss the future replacement of Canaan Bridge (#2120) which carries Routes US2 & 23 over Carrabassett Stream in Canaan. Representatives of the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will be present on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. to present information about the existing bridge, listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions about the project. MaineDOT is particularly interested in learning local views relative to project consistency with local comprehensive plans, discovering local resources, and identifying local concerns and issues. This project is in the early stages of development and no plans have yet been developed. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend and participate in the meeting. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advanced request. Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Leanne Timberlake, Senior Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation, Bridge Program, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Telephone: (207) 624-3422. Email: Leanne.Timberlake@maine.gov.

**Work Identification Number 021878.00**

**Federal Project Number NHPP-2187(800)**

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Bar Harbor, Reconstruction of Route 3

Bar Harbor, Maine - Representatives of the Maine Department of Transportation will be available on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, to discuss the upcoming construction schedule. This is an open house format, representatives will be available throughout this time to answer questions, please stop in anytime during these hours. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advance request. Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Emory Lovely, Senior Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation, Highway Program, 24 Child Street, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Telephone: (207) 446-1978. Email: emory.lovely@maine.gov.

**Project Identification Number - 019197.00**

**Federal Aid Project Number - AC-STP-1919(700)X**

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Dixfield, Intersection Improvement and Signal Replacement at Routes 2 and 142

Dixfield, Maine - The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking public input into the Intersection improvements and signal replacement at the intersection of Route 2 and Route 142. Representatives of the Maine Department of Transportation will be present on Wednesday evening, December 14, 2016, at 6:00p.m. to listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from anyone with an interest in the project. The Department is particularly interested in learning local views relative to project consistency with local comprehensive plans, discovering local resources, and identifying local concerns and issues. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend and participate in the meeting. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advance request. Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Aurele Gorneau II, Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation, Multimodal Program, SHS #16, 24 Child Street, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Telephone: (207) 624-3553. Email: Aurele.Gorneauii@maine.gov.

**Work Identification Number 018860.00**

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Wells, Replacement of Capell Bridge

Please join MaineDOT for a preliminary public meeting to discuss the replacement of Capell Bridge (#2126) which carries Route 1 over the Merriland River in Wells, Maine. Representatives of the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will be present on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. to listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from anyone with an interest in the project. MaineDOT is particularly interested in learning local views relative to project consistency with local comprehensive plans, discovering local resources, and identifying local concerns and issues. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend and participate in the meeting. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advanced request. Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Joel Kittredge, Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation, Bridge Program, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333- 0016. Telephone: (207) 624-3550. Email: Joel.Kittredge@maine.gov.

**Work Identification Number 020814.00**

**Federal Project Number STP-02081(400)**

Falmouth, New Traffic Signals and Turns Lanes at Intersection of Bucknam Road and I-295 Ramps

Falmouth, Maine - The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking public input on the Installation of a new traffic signal with construction of appropriate turn lanes at the intersection of Bucknam Rd. and the I-295 northbound on/off ramp in Falmouth. Please join us at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, held at the Falmouth Town Hall at 271 Falmouth Road, in the Town Council Chambers, at which time representatives from the MaineDOT and the design firm will discuss the proposed improvements, listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from persons interested in the project to ensure transportation needs are being addressed. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advance request. Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Brian Keezer, Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation, Multimodal Program, 24 Child Street, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Telephone: (207) 624-3612. Email: Brian.Keezer@maine.gov.

**Work Identification Number 022672.00**

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MaineDOT Officially Opens 66 Industrial Drive in Augusta

Augusta, Maine - On Wednesday, February 18, Governor Paul R. LePage joined Maine Department of Transportation officials at the grand opening of 66 Industrial Drive in Augusta. This new facility will consolidate agencies performing similar work in an effort to promote resource sharing.

"This consolidation of services serves as an example of how government can operate efficiently," said Governor LePage. "An annual savings of between $1.2 million and $1.4 million annually to the taxpayers is no small amount. I commend Commissioner Bernahrdt for the foresight of realizing true cost savings."

The facility houses the following:

MaineDOT:

Fleet Services (flagship and headquarters for managing of MaineDOT's heavy fleet)

MaineDOT's Sign and Electrical Shop (manufacture and installation of MaineDOT's highway signs

MaineDOT Rolls Out Three Year Work Plan

Augusta, Maine - On Monday, January 12, Governor Paul R. LePage and Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner David Bernhardt unveiled MaineDOT's annual three year Work Plan for 2015-2016-2017 that describes all of the projects and activities that the department plans to undertake over the next three years. This includes major construction projects for all transportation modes; smaller construction and maintenance projects; plowing and summer road maintenance; bus, rail and ferry operations; sidewalks, trails and more.

"This Work Plan totals over $2 billion and represents a significant investment in Maine's economy," said Governor LePage. "Strategic investments made in all types of transportation projects will keep our infrastructure solid and safe and provide good-paying jobs within the construction industry."

The projects and activities listed for 2015 includes 523 capital projects with a combined total value of

Hazardous Travel Expected

FROM WCSH'S TODD GUTNER --- We will be all snow by the evening and as soon as darkness sets in roads will start getting slippery and snow covered. The worst of the storm will be from 6PM to about 2AM tonight and driving will be very difficult with snow rates of 1 inch per hour and limited visibility...please be careful.

The storm will be a fast mover and will be gone by daybreak with just some lingering flurries during the morning. Amounts will be impressive with most receiving 6-12 inches of snow. There is some concern for a period of sleet at the coast, that and marginally cold enough air should keep amounts down just a bit especially Downeast and in York County so 6 inches or less is expected there.

As the storm swirls by later tonight winds will pick up and gust over 30 miles per hour along the coast and with this being a very clingy snow power outages will be possible.

Overnight Ramp Work on I-95 in Bangor

Bangor, Maine - A MaineDOT contractor, CPM Constructors, will be working overnight on I-95 at Exit 184 in Bangor starting Monday, May 5th. Crews will be removing paint from beams which will involve closing one lane of traffic to allow for this activity to take place. Work will be performed Monday night through Thursday night for two weeks. During the week of May 5th the closure will take place on the northbound side. During the week of May 12th, work will be performed on the southbound side.

In order for the utility company to pull lines off the bridge, there will be a full interstate closure of both northbound and southbound traffic on Tuesday, May 13th from 12:00 a.m. to 5 a.m. at Exit 184.

Motorists will follow the detour signs to reach their destination.

MaineDOT Urges Caution While Driving

Augusta, Maine - Maine DOT is strongly encouraging motorists to "slow down and drive with caution." Dale Doughty, Director of Maintenance and Operations, is asking for public cooperation during this difficult weather event. "MaineDOT crews are out in full force today dealing with frozen culverts, and cleaning drainage basins in order to prevent flooding. Motorists need to slow down as they approach ponding on roadways and give our crews the space they need to work safely. "

MaineDOT crews are racing against the clock as freezing temperatures are predicted later tonight. "Today, we are working across the state to minimize drainage problems caused by the spike in temperatures and tonight we'll be working to de-ice the roads," Doughty cautions. "As the temperatures plummet tonight, please watch out for black ice. If you don't have to go out this evening, play it safe and stay home."