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

AUGUSTA – Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for Senate District 32. 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.

“In York County, we know how important it is to have safe and sound bridges, highways and roads,” said Sen. Deschambault. “As one of the fastest-growing counties in the state, I’m confident that these projects will help ease the increasing pressure our infrastructure has seen in recent years.”

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 32 in 2022:

Bridge Maintenance

• In Biddeford maintenance for repairing wearing surface and approaches to South Street Crossing West Bridge, which carries South Street over the B&M Railroad Spur.

Drainage Maintenance

• In Lyman ditching on Kennebunk Pond Road beginning at Route 111 and extending north 2.11 miles to South Waterboro.

Highway Construction/Rehabilitation

• In Biddeford on Elm Street beginning at St. Mary Street and extending northeast 0.12 miles to Lincoln Street

Highway Maintenance

• In Alfred and Lyman maintenance on Route 111 beginning at Walker Road and extending west 0.96 miles to Blueberry Hill Road.

Highway Paving

• In Biddeford paving South Street beginning at Main Street and extending west 0.34 miles, to 0.12 miles west of Cathedral Oaks Drive (PACTS Sponsored).
• In Biddeford paving South Street beginning at Jefferson Street and extending west 0.22 miles to Elm Street (PACTS MPI Sponsored).
• In Lyman paving South Waterboro Road beginning at May Street and extending southeast 7.67 miles.

Highway Safety and Spot Improvements

• In Alfred and Lyman improvements on Route 111 beginning 0.08 miles east of Graves Road and extending west 0.96 miles.
• In Arundel and Lyman improvements on Route 111 beginning at Route 35 and extending east 1 mile to Thompson Road.
• In Biddeford the Municipal Partnership Initiative Program improving intersection signal, located at the intersection of Route 1, Pearl Street and Spruce Street.
• In Lyman improvements on Route 111 beginning at Route 35 and extending west 0.86 miles.

Highway System Operations

• In Biddeford the Biddeford Downtown Circulator Project.
• In Biddeford the Transit Operating Assistance for Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 for statewide non-urbanized transit.

Policy, Planning and Research

• In Biddeford planning a study to evaluate transportation alternatives to improve connectivity between Interstate 95 via Exit 32 South Street and downtown Biddeford in order to relieve congestion along Route 111 and to support economic development.
• In Biddeford the Planning Partnership Initiative Program evaluating a new section of the Eastern Trail, including a safe way for bicyclists and pedestrians to cross the Saco River between Biddeford and Saco.

Ports and Harbors

• In Kennebunkport wharf improvements located at the end of Pier Road.

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

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