Sen. Nangle shares 2026 MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects

Posted: March 04, 2026 | Senator Nangle

AUGUSTA – Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for Senate District 26. 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.

According to the Maine DOT, the three-year work plan makes a $4.5 billion investment in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure across the state. It includes 2,798 individual work items for the calendar years 2026, 2027 and 2028.

In 2026, the Maine Department of Transportation will undertake several transportation projects across Senate District 26. These include the replacement of the Loveitt Bridge on River Road in Windham, improvements to the Route 302 corridor and intersection work near the Route 202 roundabout.

“As Chair of the Transportation Committee, I spend a lot of time looking at how our roads and bridges are holding up across Maine,” said Sen. Nangle. “Projects like the replacement of the Loveitt Bridge and improvements along Route 302 are the kinds of investments that make a real difference for the people who rely on these roads every day — whether they’re commuting to work, getting their kids to school or running a small business. When we keep critical routes like these in good shape, we’re protecting the connections that keep our communities and local economy moving.”

The following breakdown is the planned capital and maintenance work by MDOT for communities in Senate District 26 in calendar year 2026:

Bicycle/Pedestrian

  • Westbrook: Sidewalk safety improvements on Route 25B, beginning at Captain Bill Hartley Drive and extending west 0.96 of a mile to William B Clarke Drive. PACTS sponsored preliminary engineering work.

Bridge and Structural Maintenance

  • Windham: Replacement of Loveitt Bridge (#3018) on River Road over the Pleasant River, located 0.13 of a mile north of Laskey Road.
  • Windham: New construction of a pedestrian and bicycle bridge on Windham Center Road across Pleasant River, including approaches from the road shoulder.
  • Windham: Engineering work for improvements to Narrows Bridge (#2998) on Tandberg Trail over Ditch Brook, located 0.06 of a mile west of Running Brook Road.
  • Windham: Engineering work for improvements to Pleasant River Bridge (#2676) on Route 302 over the Pleasant River, located 0.16 of a mile north of Hall Road.

Drainage Maintenance

  • Casco, Raymond: Ditching and replacing culverts (#206520, #206518, #206530, #85419) on Route 85 in Raymond and Casco, beginning at the intersection of Route 302 in Raymond and extending 7.98 miles north to the intersection of Route 11 in Casco.

Ferry

  • Frye Island, Raymond: Capital improvements to the Frye Island Ferry Service connecting Raymond and Frye Island.

Highway Construction/Rehabilitation

  • Windham: Engineering work for reconstruction of the Route 302 and Route 202 roundabout intersection, beginning 0.45 of a mile west of Outpost Drive and extending west 0.14 of a mile.

Highway Paving

  • Casco, Otisfield: On Route 117, beginning at Route 11 and extending north 5.67 miles.
  • Casco, Raymond: On Route 121, beginning at Route 302 and extending north 6.70 miles to the Meadow Road.
  • Casco, Raymond: On Route 85, beginning at Route 302 and extending north 7.98 miles to Route 11.
  • Westbrook: On Saco Street, beginning at Spiller Street and extending north 1.34 miles to Route 25.

Highway Safety and Spot Improvements

  • Casco: On Route 302, improvements on a large culvert (#46309), located 0.10 of a mile north of Bramble Hill Road.
  • Westbrook, Portland, Scarborough: Engineering work for highway improvements on Route 22, beginning 0.05 of a mile east of the Westbrook town line and extending west 3.18 miles.
  • Westbrook, Portland, South Portland: Upgrading the server and PACTS Regional Traffic Management System (RTMS).
  • Westbrook: Engineering work for highway improvements on Route 302, beginning 0.08 of a mile north of Grandview Drive and extending north 1.87 miles. Funding contingent on approval of Congressionally Directed Spending.
  • Windham: Road work on Route 202, beginning 0.01 of a mile south of Swett Road and extending north 0.57 of a mile.

Policy, Planning and Research

  • Westbrook, Windham, Gorham, Portland: Regional, holistic and modally balanced planning study for traffic west of Portland.

Special Programs

  • Casco: Replacement of a municipal large culvert on Edwards Road over Edwards Brook.
  • Windham: Replacement of a municipal large culvert on Falmouth Road over McIntosh Brook.

View the entire 2026-2027-2028 Three-Year MDOT Work Plan at www.mainedot.gov.

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