One of Yarmouth’s major arterial roads will get a significant upgrade under a planned reconstruction project.
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State panel gets rolling on effort to solve highway funding shortfall
The independent commission will look into ways to overcome the state’s $140 million yearly funding gap for roads and bridges.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
School day carries on around Lyseth construction project
The goal is to keep disruptions to the learning environment at the Portland elementary school to a minimum.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Federal funds awarded to fix Yarmouth, Freeport bridges
YARMOUTH — The Maine Department of Transportation will receive $18.9 million in federal funds to replace four structurally deficient bridges in Yarmouth and Freeport, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced last week. These bridges, two of which cross over Interstate 295, are each at least 60 years old […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth library project on schedule, on budget
FALMOUTH — The $6.6 million Falmouth Memorial Library expansion project is on schedule and on budget four months after construction began in early May, but the project hasn’t been without its surprises and difficulties. Marsha Clark, the former president of the library board who was instrumental in planning the library project, said there’s a lot […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
‘Structurally deficient’ pedestrian bridge in Yarmouth being replaced
YARMOUTH — The town is replacing the old wooden pedestrian bridge on East Main Street, which has reached the end of its useful life and is “structurally deficient,” according to town engineer Steven Johnson. The project, which is slated to cost about $83,000, should be completed by late September barring any weather delays. The new […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Stevens Square breaks ground on multi-phased project
PORTLAND — Work has begun on Stevens Square, a multi-phased construction project that will add five residential buildings on land behind the former St. Joseph’s Convent on Stevens Avenue. The project, coupled with the redevelopment of the convent, now called The Motherhouse. is part of Portland’s first master-planned 55+ community. The first building, to the […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Gray Road in Falmouth to close for construction
FALMOUTH — A section of Gray Road between Mountain Road and Eastern Avenue will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, Sept. 9. During the week-long closure, residents will still have access and local businesses will still be open and accessible, according to town officials. School buses will also still run, although there may be […]
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Lunt Road closures continue in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — As part of the process of removing the old Lunt Road overpass over Interstate 295, the street will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic from 10 p.m.-5 a.m. through Thursday, Aug. 22. Partial I-295 lane closures will also be in effect at the same time. Closure dates are subject to change […]
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U.S. construction spending drops 1.3% in June
It is the biggest decline in 7 months, reflecting widespread weakness.