Sen. Diamond and Windham delegation share MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects

Posted: February 01, 2022 | Senator Diamond

AUGUSTA – Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, and Windham representatives Rep. Mark Bryant and Rep. Pat Corey are pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for Senate District 26, which includes the towns of Windham, Baldwin, Casco, Frye Island, Raymond and Standish. 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.

“Without safe and effective transportation infrastructure, Mainers would be stranded,” said Sen. Diamond. “As senate chair of the Legislature’s Transportation Committee, I have the great privilege of working closely on these issues and with the good folks at MDOT. These improvements to our local infrastructure will make a big difference for those who live in our community and for those who choose to visit, whether you drive, ride, bike or walk.”

“A state as geographically large as Maine depends on quality transportation infrastructure to ensure our communities run effectively and safely,” said Rep. Bryant. “Having served on the Transportation Committee for several years, I am extremely optimistic about what this plan means for our state moving forward. I am particularly excited about what is planned for our community of Windham and our neighboring towns.”

“I am pleased that the MDOT Work Plan includes improvements to infrastructure that promotes bicycle and pedestrian options,” said Rep. Corey. “I’ve watched increasing utilization of the Mountain Division Trail over the years and know how important it is for my constituents.”

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 26 for 2022:

Bicycle/Pedestrian

  • In Windham and Westbrook, construction of bicycle/pedestrian paths beginning at Bridge Street in Westbrook to the Route 202 crossing in Windham.
  • In Windham, safety improvements of bicycle/pedestrian paths beginning at Depot Street and extending north 0.23 of a mile to the Mountain Division Trail crossing.

Drainage Maintenance

  • In Baldwin, ditching on Route 107 beginning at the intersection of Route 11 and extending north 2.85 miles to the Baldwin-Sebago town line.
  • In Standish, removing overburden behind guardrail on Route 114.

Highway Construction/Rehabilitation

  • In Raymond, rehabilitation, including sidewalk improvements, on Main Street beginning at Route 35 and extending north 0.45 of a mile to Route 121 as part of the Municipal Partnership Initiative Program.

Highway Paving/Rehabilitation

  • In Standish, Hollis and Buxton, paving on Route 35 beginning at Route 4 and extending north 11.34 miles.
  • In Standish, paving on Route 114 beginning at the Gorham town line and extending northwest 1.68 miles.

Highway Safety and Spot Improvements

  • In Casco, improvement of the large culvert on Route 302 located 0.1 of a mile north of the Bramble Hill Road.
  • In Windham, installation of adaptive traffic signaling systems at various intersections along Route 302 beginning at Route 115 and extending northwest 1.14 miles to Trails End Road.

Policy, Planning and Research

  • In Standish and Gorham, public advisory process for future use of the Mountain Division Line rail corridor.

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