Maine Department of Transportation
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PublishedNovember 13, 2022
Babcock Bridge connecting Litchfield, West Gardiner to be replaced beginning next June
Construction had been scheduled to begin in late 2022, but was pushed to June 2023. The bridge remains safe for motorists, according to state transportation officials.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2022
‘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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PublishedSeptember 14, 2022
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.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2022
Long-simmering plans to revitalize downtown Sanford get $25 million boost
The York County city of more than 20,000 will use the money to improve infrastructure and beautify the area in hopes that the project will spur additional economic development and activity.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2022
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.
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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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