Maine Department of Transportation
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedApril 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.
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