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

Posted: March 20, 2026 | Senator Lawrence

AUGUSTA – Today,Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, announced the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for Senate District 35. 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 DOT will undertake numerous projects to enhance transportation in Senate District 35, including improvements to bridges, new walking paths and new highway safety improvements.

“Roads and bridges in poor shape are a perennial concern for me and my constituents. That’s why I was proud to support this investment and am pleased to see these planned projects come to District 35,” said Sen. Lawrence. “These projects help us all get to work and school and allow local businesses to thrive. Let’s be sure to drive cautiously this year as the work gets done.”

The following breakdown is the planned capital and maintenance work by MDOT for communities in Senate District 35 in calendar year 2026:

Bicycle/Pedestrian

  • Eliot: On-road sidewalk/trail on Beech Road, beginning 0.01 of a mile northeast of Route 103 and extending northeast 0.95 of a mile to Route 236.
  • Kittery: On-road sidewalk/trail on Stevenson Road, beginning 0.05 of a mile west of Manson Road and extending west 0.41 of a mile.
  • Kittery: On-road sidewalk/trail on Route 1, beginning at Route 236 and extending north 0.34 of a mile.
  • York: Urban Partnership Initiative. On-road sidewalk/trail on Long Sands Road, beginning on Route 1A and extending northeast 1.54 miles.

Bridge and Structural Maintenance:

  • Kittery: Improvements to Badger Island Bridge (#2031) over Piscataqua River, located 0.07 of a mile south of Water Street.
  • Kittery: Inspection of Sarah Mildred Long Bridge (#3641) and I-95/Piscataqua River Bridge (#6330) located on the Maine-New Hampshire state line.
  • Kittery: Painting of I-95/Piscataqua River Bridge (#6330) over Piscataqua River/Route 103, located on the Maine-New Hampshire state line.
  • South Berwick: Improvements to Junction Bridge (#5944) over Great Works River, located 0.99 of a mile west of Witchrot Road.
  • South Berwick: Improvements to Toll Bridge (#3017) over Salmon Falls River, located 0.27 of a mile northwest of Waterside Lane.
  • York: Substructure rehabilitation of Scotland Bridge (#2750) over the York River, located 0.20 of a mile southwest of Route 91.

Department Buildings and Lots

  • Kittery: Resurfacing of the lot located at the Kittery Interstate 95 Northbound Visitor Information Center.

Drainage Maintenance

  • Eliot: Ditching on Route 103 in Eliot beginning at the intersection of Route 236 and extending 6.73 miles southeast to the Eliot-Kittery town line.

Highway Construction/Rehabilitation

  • South Berwick: Reconstruction of Route 4, beginning 0.09 of a mile south of Harold L. Dow Highway and extending north 0.35 of a mile, including 0.27 of a mile on Route 236. Project funding is contingent on Congressionally Directed Spending approval.
  • York: Rehabilitation work at the intersection of Lindsay Road, Route 1A and continuing up Long Sands Road.

Highway Safety and Spot Improvements

  • Eliot: Improvements to the intersection of Route 236 and Route 101.
  • Eliot: Improvements to the intersection of Route 236 and Route 103.
  • Eliot: Improvements to the intersection of Route 236 and Depot Road.
  • Eliot, Kittery: Improvements to Route 236 beginning 0.06 of a mile southeast of Dana Avenue and extending north 4.22 miles to Depot Road.
  • York: Replacement of a large culvert (#1005361) on Route 1, located 0.13 of a mile north of Squire Lane.

Highway Transit – General

  • Kittery: $150,000 for Metro Planning, expanding transportation options in the Seacoast region.
  • Kittery: Feasibility study of the Seapoint Road in Kittery.
  • Kittery: $40,000 in Transit Operating Assistance for Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST).
  • Kittery: $1 million to development a transportation management plan for both short- and long-term closures of the Piscataqua River Bridge (#6330). Planning will consider traffic incident management and public outreach to minimize impacts to the traveling public.
  • Kittery: Over $1 million for Transit Administrative Assistance for statewide non-urbanized transit.

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

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