Sen. Carney shares MDOT work plan for state projects

Posted: February 01, 2021 | Senator Carney

AUGUSTA – Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, is pleased to share the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for Cape Elizabeth, South Portland and Scarborough. 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. “We have a lot of projects happening this year in our neighborhoods and community,” said Sen. Carney. “I am grateful that MDOT has identified these projects in our community. I bike in all of the areas identified for sidewalk and trail improvements and paving. These projects will definitely make our roads safer and support ’green’ activities — those who travel by bicycle and on foot, parents with strollers, dog walkers and other pedestrians. ” According to the MDOT, the work plan covers approximately $2.71 billion worth of construction and maintenance, which includes 2,180 work items. The three-year plan estimates MDOT will invest in 100 miles of highway construction and rehabilitation; 893 miles of pavement preservation; 2,175 miles of light capital paving for roads and highways; 222 safety and spot improvements; and 166 bridge projects. The following breakdown is the planned capital and maintenance work for the communities in Senate District 29 in 2021: Improvements:

  • In Cape Elizabeth, on-road sidewalk/trail improvements beginning at Shore Road and extending south 0.45 of a mile to Fowler Road. Sponsored by the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS).
  • In Cape Elizabeth and South Portland, on-road sidewalk/trail safety improvements on priority corridor and centers for the pedestrian-bicyclist safety and access project, sponsored by PACTS.
  • In South Portland, bridge painting on I-295 and Westbrook Street Bridge over Route 9, located 0.47 of a mile north of Route 701.
  • In South Portland, on-road sidewalk/trail multimodal improvements beginning at Angell Avenue and extending west 0.33 of a mile to Sawyer Street, sponsored by PACTS.

Highway Paving:

  • In South Portland, highway paving beginning at the Scarborough town line on Highway Avenue and extending north 1.29 miles to Alfred Street, sponsored by PACTS.
  • In South Portland, highway paving on Waterman Drive beginning at Ocean Street and extending south 0.49 of a mile to Broadway, sponsored by PACTS.
  • In South Portland, highway paving beginning at the Cape Elizabeth town line on Cottage Road and extending west 0.98 of a mile to Highland Avenue, sponsored by PACTS.

New Construction:

  • In South Portland, on-road sidewalk/trail new construction on Cottage Road beginning at Sawyer Street and extending west 0.18 of a mile to Pine Street, PACTS sponsored Municipal Partnership Initiative.
  • In South Portland, safety and infrastructure improvements that may include construction of air cargo taxiway.
  • In South Portland, facility upgrades at Spring Point Marina, located at 1 Spring Point Drive.
  • In South Portland and Scarborough, on-road sidewalk/trail new construction beginning at Wainright Field in South Portland and extending south 0.80 of a mile to Pleasant Hill Road in Scarborough, sponsored by PACTS.
  • In South Portland and Scarborough, off-road trail/path new construction of the Eastern Trail bicycle and pedestrian connection, beginning at Nonesuch River and extending 0.60 of a mile to Pleasant Hill Road, sponsored by PACTS.

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

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