Lawmakers have debated the highway speed camera plan, which has bipartisan support, since last year.
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Crews removing Western Avenue temporary bridge over I-95 in Augusta
The $30 million bridge replacement project is expected to be completed this spring.
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A Hallowell resident believes this road is his private land. He now has to sue the city to prove it.
An unpaved section of Outer Central Street could be the subject of a lawsuit against the city after Thursday’s Board of Appeals meeting.
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Augusta voters approve borrowing $5.4M for roads, construction projects
Bond funds would pay for a ventilation system for public works facility, road reconstruction and improvement to the Augusta Civic Center.
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Augusta voters to consider $5.4M loan for roads, civic center
The bond would also pay for a new ambulance, refurbishing a fire truck, and a ventilation system for the public works garage that may be replaced with a new facility.
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Hallowell group gets grant for traffic calming at intersection
The Strong Towns Hallowell group hopes to slow cars down near the intersection of Central and Hillcrest streets, where more than 70% of drivers exceed the posted speed limit.
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Augusta proposes borrowing $6.1 million for Civic Center, road, building improvements
Augusta voters will to be asked to approve $5.3 million in borrowing in November to pay for citywide infrastructure projects.
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I-95 northbound closures expected late Wednesday for Augusta bridge replacement
The intermittant closures are scheduled so that large, precast concrete units that will form the new Western Avenue Bridge deck can be placed over the interstate.
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Skowhegan’s Madison Avenue, U.S. Route 2 set to be paved
Road work, expected to start in the coming weeks, will stop during the Skowhegan State Fair in August, according to state transportation officials.
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See the roadwork happening on the way to Maine summer hot spots | Column
With construction season underway, here are the projects to look out for en route to the state’s travel destinations.