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

Posted: March 06, 2026 | Senator Brenner

AUGUSTA – Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for Senate District 30. 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 30, including new walking paths, highway improvements and a grant program for wharves and piers.

“Investments in safe transit infrastructure are more critical than ever in the face of mounting pressures from development and climate change,” said Sen. Brenner. “I am glad to have supported these investments in our roads, bridges, stormwater management systems and working waterfronts to improve safety and connectivity for all members of our community.”

The following breakdown is the planned capital and maintenance work by MDOT for communities in Senate District 30 in calendar year 2026:

Bicycle/Pedestrian

  • Gorham: Municipal Partnership Initiative. On-road sidewalk/trail beginning on Narragansett Street, beginning at Teran Street and extending north 0.32 of a mile to Access Road. 
  • Gorham: Active Transportation Partnership Initiative. On-road sidewalk/trail on Route 202, beginning at Cressey Road and extending north 0.11 miles to Teran Street and beginning 0.11 of a mile northwest of Lucina Terrace and extending northwest 0.05 of a mile to Route 202.
  • Scarborough: On-road sidewalk/trail located at the intersection of Route 1 and Sawyer Street.

Bridge and Structural Maintenance:

  • Scarborough: Improvements to Payne Road/Red Brook Bridge (#0314) over Red Brook, located 0.41 of a mile north of Route 114.
  • Scarborough, South Portland: Bridge joint preservation needs on Route 701 bridges (#6257, #6202, #6256, #1502, #6272, #6258).

Drainage Maintenance 

  • Gorham, Standish: Ditching on Route 237 in Gorham and Standish, beginning at the intersection of Route 25 in Gorham and extending 8.13 miles northwest to the intersection of Route 35 in Standish.

Highway Safety and Spot Improvements

  • Gorham: Municipal Partnership Initiative Program. Route 114, beginning at Running Springs Road and extending south 0.21 of a mile to Morrill Avenue. 
  • Gorham: Pedestrian crosswalk lighting improvements at the Main/School/South Street and Main/Water/Elm Street, and Main/New Portland Street intersections. 
  • Scarborough: Route 1, beginning 0.39 of a mile northeast of Harlow Street and extending northeast 1.20 miles including bridges (#3573, #2240).
  • Scarborough: Route 9, beginning at Primrose Lane and extending northwest 0.73 of a mile including bridge (#3712).
  • Scarborough: Route 114, beginning 0.13 of a mile north of Ridgeway Road and extending northwest 0.71 of a mile and beginning 0.62 of a mile northwest of Payne Road and extending northwest 2.44 miles.

Special Programs

  • Gorham: Municipal large culvert replacement on Hurricane and Wilson Roads. Located over Nason Brook.
  • Scarborough: Grant Program for Wharves and Piers that provide a significant and compelling benefit to Maine’s commercial fishing and aquaculture industries.

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

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