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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.