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Prospect news Wescott Bridge, which carries Hawes Bridge Road over Lane Brook, will be closed for the month of August.
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Road construction alert
Wescott Bridge, which carries Hawes Bridge Road over Lane Brook, will be closed for the month of August. The bridge will be replaced during this time and Hawes Bridge Road will not be passable in either direction.
There will be construction in Stockton Springs along Route 1 that will divert traffic through town. Please be cautious at the intersection by the Fire Station.
Reminders
Aug 5th: Select Board meets at 5 p.m. in the Town Office.
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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.