Sen. Carney shares 2022 MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects

Posted: January 24, 2022 | Senator Carney

AUGUSTA – Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for Senate District 29. 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.

“Bridges, highways, roads and trails are essential infrastructure for our community and all of Maine,” said Sen. Carney. “I’m grateful for the hard work that MDOT puts in to helping us travel efficiently and safely. As an avid cyclist and advocate for the safety of walkers and runners in our community, I’m also looking forward to the projects involving bicycle and pedestrian trails. From South Portland to Cape Elizabeth to Scarborough, improvements are on the way.”

According to the MDOT, the work plan covers approximately $3.17 billion worth of construction and maintenance, which includes 2,316 work items. The three-year plan estimates MDOT will invest in 115 miles of highway construction and rehabilitation; 1,057 miles of pavement preservation; 2,162 miles of light capital paving for roads and highways; 353 safety and spot improvements; and 235 bridge projects.

The following breakdown is the planned capital and maintenance work for some communities in Senate District 29 in 2022:

Aviation

  • In South Portland, runway and taxi way improvements that may include rehabilitation of Runway 11-29.

Bicycle/Pedestrian

  • In South Portland, on-road sidewalk and trail improvements on Cottage Road beginning at Angell Avenue and extending west 0.33 miles to Sawyer Street.
  • In Scarborough and South Portland, off-road trail and path construction on the Eastern Trail bicycle and pedestrian connection beginning at Nonesuch River and extending 0.6 miles to Pleasant Hill Road.
  • In Scarborough and South Portland, new construction of an on-road sidewalk and trail on the Eastern Trail beginning at Wainright Field in South Portland and extending south 0.8 miles to Pleasant Hill Road in Scarborough.
  • In Cape Elizabeth and South Portland, on-road sidewalk and Trail Priority Corridor and Centers Pedestrian-Bicyclist Safety and Access Project.
  • In Cape Elizabeth, on-road sidewalk and trail on Ocean Road beginning at Shore Road and extending south 0.45 miles to Fowler Road.

Highway Construction/Rehabilitation

  • In Scarborough on Gorham Road beginning at Maple Avenue and extending 0.48 miles to Ridgeway Road.
  • In Cape Elizabeth on Shore Road beginning at the South Portland Town Line and extending south 0.92 miles to Powers Road.

Highway Paving

  • In South Portland, paving on Interstate 95 northbound and Route 26 beginning at the Scarborough town line and extending north 7.56 miles to the Falmouth town line; beginning at Garsoe Drive and extending north 0.08 miles; and beginning at Anderson Street and extending south 0.1 miles.
  • In South Portland, paving on Broadway beginning at Elm Street and extending east 0.46 miles to Anthony Creek Bridge.
  • In Scarborough, paving on Route 22 beginning at South Street and extending southwest 4.79 miles to Route 4.
  • In Scarborough, paving on Beech Ridge Road beginning 0.28 miles north of Holmes Road and extending north 1.87 miles.
  • In Scarborough, paving on Route 77 beginning 0.06 miles south of Acorn Lane and extending south 1.12 miles.
  • In Scarborough, paving on Highland Avenue beginning at Black Point Road and extending east 0.96 miles to Chamberland Road.
  • In Scarborough, paving on Route 207 beginning at Roundabout Lane and extending south 1.01 miles.
  • In Scarborough, paving on Broadturn Road beginning 0.32 miles southeast of Joss Hill Road and extending southeast 1.56 miles.
  • In Cape Elizabeth, paving on Cottage Road beginning at the Cape Elizabeth town line and extending west 0.98 miles to Highland Avenue.

Highway Safety and Spot Improvements

  • In South Portland, improvements at the intersection of Broadway and Westbrook Street.
  • In Scarborough, improvements to Route 1 beginning 0.39 miles northeast of Harlow Street and extending northeast 1.20 mile; including bridges (#3573, #2240).
  • In Scarborough, improvements to Route 9 beginning at Primrose Lane and extending northwest 0.73 miles, including bridge (#3712).

Policy, Planning and Research

  • In South Portland, analysis to identify a package of transportation improvement actions to accommodate future traffic demands into and out of Portland along the Interstate 295 corridor.

Rail

  • In Scarborough, making signal improvements Railroad Crossing (#053207D) located 0.2 miles southeast of Orchard Hill Road.

The entire MDOT three-year work plan can be viewed here.

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