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Maine Department of Transportation

Published
August 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.
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 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 21, 2022

Find the MDOT projects coming to your town

The Maine Department of Transportation's three-year work plan includes more than 2,300 projects at a total estimated cost of $3.2 billion.
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.

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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 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 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.
Published
March 29, 2022

Rain damage will leave Alexander Reed Road in Richmond closed until September

The Maine Department of Transportation announced the update Tuesday after the culvert collapsed Friday morning from rainfall, with repairs expected to cost $1.2 million.
Published
March 13, 2022

Potholes, road salt and climate change: Warmer Maine winters raise new concerns

Rising average temperatures are expected to create more safety hazards for motorists and more pollution for Maine.