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Maine DOT plans include nearly $26M for local projects in 2021
By Carolyn Zachary | Feb 01, 2021
Source: Maine Dept. of Transportation website
Augusta The Maine Department of Transportation has released its three-year transportation infrastructure work plan. Published annually, the plan outlines the department s strategy for road, bridge and other transportation upgrades and maintenance projects.
The three-year plan covers approximately $2.71 billion worth of construction and maintenance. In Waldo County, estimated funding needed for planned projects this year totals $25,871,070. The largest individual projects include:
Reconstruction of 1.85 miles of Route 1 in Searsport, $10.5 million.
Dredging the channel in Searsport, the county’s deepwater port, $5.5 million.
AUGUSTA Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, is pleased with the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for Waldo County.
The plan is released annually with an outline of the Maine Department of Transportation’s strategy for road, bridge and other transportation upgrades and maintenance projects.
“Everyone here in Waldo County knows just how much our roads and bridges need improvement,” said Sen. Curry. “I’m glad to see such strong investment from the Maine Department of Transportation. I encourage everyone to read more about their plans.”
According to the MDOT, the work plan covers approximately $2.71 billion worth of construction and maintenance, which includes 2,180 work items.