A virtual public information meeting in September helped identify some of the deficiencies in the system and a second meeting on Thursday aims to poll possible solutions, including more stops at Brunswick Landing or expanding service to Maplewood Manor.
Maine Department of Transportation
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Maine’s infrastructure gets a C- from civil engineers
Slightly better than the nation’s average D+ grade, Maine’s roads, bridges, wastewater plants are still in dire need of upgrades, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Woolwich purchases land for potential future road
Moving the existing intersection of Route 1 and George Wright Road could give the town a safer intersection and avoid the need for a $2 million upgrade.
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Watch video: Explosive end to an old Maine bridge
The bridge footings of the old Beals Island Bridge are turned to rubble in a flash, and bang.
Posted inTimes Record
BIW shifts workforce to make space for new employees
Providing parking for its 6,800 employees has been a longstanding issue at the shipyard because it sits between the Kennebec River and a residential neighborhood and abuts downtown Bath.
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Tight timeline and high price tag on Freeport bridge add-ons present conundrum
In order to qualify for the federal grant funding and meet the deadline for bidding, Maine DOT is asking the town for a decision on the design by the end of the year.
Posted inLocal & State
Bridge connecting Waterville, Winslow to be replaced for $40.5 million
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said Thursday the Maine Department of Transportation will receive $25 million from a federal BUILD grant to help with the $40.5 million cost to replace the Ticonic Bridge.
Posted inTimes Record
Busy Bath bridge undergoing months-long repairs
The $601,000 project, funded by federal and state funds, began late last month and is expected to wrap up on Nov. 21.
Posted inTimes Record
DOT to repair bridge connecting Arrowsic to mainland
Crews will resurface and repave the bridge and replace three out of the four bridge joints. The work will cost just over $1 million in state and federal funding.
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MaineDOT commissioner: Vote ‘yes’ on Question 2 for jobs, transportation projects
The need may never again be so high, and interest rates may never again be so low.