The Maine Department of Transportation’s latest construction plan is clouded by uncertainties about funding and whether more drivers will return to the roads.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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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Posted inLocal & State, News
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 inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner officials seek funding for Cobbossee Trail
While the project has taken longer than anticipated to develop, city officials are still committed to finding funding to extend the trail along Cobbosseecontee Stream west from downtown Gardiner.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner bridge replacement project kicks into high gear this week
Demolition work on the Bridge Street bridge is slated to start Thursday to make room for the deck of the new bridge to be slid into place during the first week in November.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Stoutly built ‘Can Opener’ railroad trestle unlikely to be moved in downtown Augusta
If it can be removed, city officials discuss using the trestle as part of a proposal to build a pedestrian-and-bike crossing on the former railroad bridge over the Kennebec River.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
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 inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Public input sought on $11.294 million downtown Waterville revitalization project
The work will include converting one-way traffic to two-way on Main and Front streets downtown, improving sidewalks and pedestrian walkways, reconfiguring parking and installing traffic signals and new lighting.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
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.