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PublishedOctober 28, 2020
Public comment sought on Route 4 traffic overhaul in Auburn
State transportation officials will take public comment on the $3.2 million project until Nov. 6.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2020
Tight timeline and high price tag on Freeport bridge add-ons present conundrum
In order to qualify for the federal grant funding and meet the deadline for bidding, Maine DOT is asking the town for a decision on the design by the end of the year.
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PublishedJune 23, 2020
Maine transportation commissioner urges passage of highway bond
The $105 million borrowing package is critical to pay for bridge and highway projects as the Department of Transportation faces a massive revenue shortfall, says Commissioner Bruce Van Note.
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PublishedMay 13, 2020
Safety work to close I-295 travel lanes and ramps north of Portland
Construction to add emergency pull-off areas on the busy stretch of highway and extend the on-ramps at exits 15 and 17 is underway and expected to go until July 3.
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PublishedMay 11, 2020
Mainers are are driving more and taking more trips as restrictions ease
Vehicle traffic and smartphone location data indicate movement across the state has increased since April but remains far below pre-pandemic levels.
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PublishedMay 11, 2020
Maine Department of Transportation braces for big revenue loss
A drop in revenue from fuel taxes and motor vehicle fees because of the coronavirus means less money for local towns and cities to spend on road projects.
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PublishedApril 14, 2020
Lighter traffic in Maine expected to make road work faster, safer
Traffic is down about 50%, allowing crews to close off more lanes and do more work during daylight hours.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2020
Maine scales back highway work – but not its price tag
MDOT’s three-year construction plan costs $2.6 billion, but accomplishes less than in past cycles. The top transportation official says ‘the reliability of the system will suffer.’
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PublishedDecember 15, 2019
Reducing emissions from transportation is a long, difficult road for Maine
A preference for pickups, paltry spending on public transit options and slow adoption of electric vehicles create significant obstacles for the state's ambitious goals.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2019
Video: Excavator hits, breaks Gardiner water main
Witnesses said an excavator struck a water main under Bridge Street around 9:45 a.m. Thursday.
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