Maine Department of Transportation

Published
July 18, 2022

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.
Published
June 26, 2022

Overnight paving this week on I-295 at Veranda Street bridge

A short segment of the highway will be closed to nighttime traffic through Friday morning.
Published
June 20, 2022

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.
Published
May 6, 2022

Our View: 11 tons per mile? Maine has to stop using so much road salt

A new report shows how the state must rethink its winter road maintenance strategy near vulnerable waterways.
Published
May 4, 2022

Maine Port Authority’s interim head becomes new executive director

Maine Maritime Academy graduate Matt Burns worked on ships all over the world and also served as an official with the Maine Department of Transportation.
Published
April 28, 2022

GO MAINE ride-sharing program to highlight green travel options for any in-state vehicle trip

The program, which has promoted carpooling and vanpooling, is expanding its focus beyond daily commutes to meet the state climate goal of reducing the number of vehicle miles traveled in Maine.
Published
April 26, 2022

Rapid I-295 bridge replacement wraps up with hours to spare

It took a three-day highway closure to tear down and replace one of Maine's busiest sections of road, the Veranda Street bridge in Portland.
Published
April 25, 2022

I-295 bridge complete, road reopens ahead of schedule

The rapid-fire demolition and replacement of an aging highway overpass in Portland closed a busy stretch of highway for three days.
Published
April 23, 2022

Workers make headway on big I-295 bridge replacement project in Portland

Gov. Janet Mills tours the Veranda Street site and says she is pleased with the rapid progress that's been made so far.
Published
April 21, 2022

I-295 closure starts Friday for Veranda Bridge replacement

A busy stretch of Interstate 295 between Portland and Falmouth will be closed for 64 hours while workers replace an aging highway bridge.