Projects to be tackled included closing a gap in the Eastern Trail and replacing an aging ferry to Isleboro with a new hybrid-electric one.
Maine Department of Transportation
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
State transportation officials moving forward with $2.5 million plan to replace Winslow bridge
Town councilors expressed concern recently the project to replace the Fish Bridge on Garland Road near the Benton town line will roughly coincide with another project to replace the Ticonic Bridge that connects Winslow and Waterville.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Gov. Mills’ budget calls for massive investment in roads, bridges
The $400 million allocated for transportation projects would help unlock an estimated $1 billion in federal infrastructure spending, state officials say.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
With downtown Waterville work done, Collins said it highlights a city known for ‘ambition and perseverance’
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins was joined by fellow U.S. Sen. Angus King and others for a ceremony Friday marking the conclusion of the $11.2 million downtown revitalization effort.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Babcock Bridge connecting Litchfield, West Gardiner to be replaced beginning next June
Construction had been scheduled to begin in late 2022, but was pushed to June 2023. The bridge remains safe for motorists, according to state transportation officials.
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More highway improvements planned for Turner
The Maine Department of Transportation has proposed several changes to the high-crash intersection of state Routes 4 and 219 in Turner.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
‘Can Opener’ railroad trestle contorts another tractor-trailer in downtown Augusta
A tractor-trailer too tall to pass under a railroad trestle on Water Street — known for tearing the tops off trailers — was damaged Monday after hitting the bridge.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Traffic pattern changed in downtown Skowhegan on trial basis
In an effort to reduce big truck traffic and help improve both traffic and pedestrian safety, changes were made Wednesday on a trial basis at two problematic intersections.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council to host third downtown visioning session
The council is also expected Tuesday to consider approving a vacant and abandoned building ordinance.
Posted inBusiness, News
Potential railroad strike would damage struggling U.S. economy, but effects in Maine unclear
A total of 60,000 union workers had been expected to walk off their jobs as early as 12:01 a.m. on Friday.