The Maine Department of Transportation has proposed several changes to the high-crash intersection of state Routes 4 and 219 in Turner.
Maine Department of Transportation
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.
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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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Heavy rain damages downtown Hallowell road
Failure in the system’s underground storm drain system may have caused pavement on Winthrop Street to ripple Wednesday morning, officials said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Times Record
Richmond’s Alexander Reed Road expected to reopen next month, officials say
The culvert washed out in March from rainfall.
Posted inCommunity News, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Do you have a bad commute? It’s probably nothing like in Jackman where road closure leads to 143-mile detour
Detour follows state routes designed to accommodate the weight of commercial vehicles, but local drivers may be able to access private and logging roads to shorten the alternate route.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Inflation forces Maine DOT to cut back on projects
Transportation officials have rejected 7 bids for $28 million in road and bridge work so far this year because construction prices are outpacing state estimates.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Government forced to cover plaintiffs’ legal fees in Topsham bridge battle
A Portland judge ruled Friday that the government must cover 70% of Friends of Frank J. Wood Bridge’s legal fees after a lengthy battle over the future of the historical structure, but the bridge may still be replaced.