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

Posted: March 25, 2026 | Senator Hickman

AUGUSTA – Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for Senate District 14. 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 improve transportation in Senate District 14. Numerous bridge repairs, safety improvements to roads and highways and upgrades to pedestrian infrastructure are scheduled.

“Maine roads are consistently hit hard by seasonal frost heaves, and District 14 is no different,” said Sen. Hickman. “This, coupled with the hard workers of our district commuting to their places of work means our roads are well worn all year long. I look forward to seeing the improvements being made this year that I’m sure will make our roads safer and easier to travel.” 

The following breakdown is the planned capital and maintenance work by MDOT for communities in Senate District 14 in calendar year 2026:

Bicycle/Pedestrian

  • Sidewalk reconstruction on Water Street and Church Street in Gardiner, beginning at Route 201 and extending southeast 0.15 of a mile, and beginning at Mechanic Street and extending northeast 0.05 of a mile.
  • Safety improvements to Second Street in Hallowell beginning at North Street and extending north 0.28 of a mile to the Augusta town line.
  • Safety improvement to Sewall Street in Hallowell beginning at the Hallowell town line and extending north 0.03 of a mile.
  • Safety improvements at the intersection of Winthrop Street and Middle Street in Hallowell.
  • New sidewalk construction on Church Road in Readfield beginning at Main Street and extending north 0.33 of a mile to connect to the town’s recreational complex.

Bridge and Structural Maintenance

  • Replacing the joint seal on I-295 Northbound bridge (#6318) which carries Route 201 over Interstate 295 Northbound in Gardiner, located 0.17 of a mile southwest of the intersection of Enterprise Avenue.
  • Bridge replacement on Route 27 in Pittston on Nehumkeag Bridge (#5283) over Nehumkeag Brook, located 0.10 of a mile north of Forest Lane.
  • Improvements being made to Mill Stream Bridge (#2567) over Mill Stream in Winthrop, located 0.03 of a mile west of Green Street.

Highway Construction/Rehabilitation

  • Slope stabilization on Route 24 in Gardiner beginning 1.14 miles north of Warren Avenue and extending north 0.40 of a mile.
  • Drainage improvements to Route 27 in Hallowell beginning 0.09 of a mile north of Greenville Street and extending north 0.12 of a mile.

Highway Paving

  • Light capital paving on Route 132 in Monmouth, beginning at the Sabattus town line and extending north 9.85 miles to Route 202.
  • Light capital paving on Cobbossee Road in Monmouth beginning at Route 132 and extending east 6.02 miles to the Hallowell Road.
  • One and a quarter inch overlay being applied to Route 27 in Dresden, Pittston and Wiscasset, beginning at Route 1 and extending north 12.67 miles.
  • Additional resurfacing of Route 27, beginning 0.17 of a mile north of Kelley Road in Pittston and extending north 4.34 miles until it meets with Route 9 in Randolph. Paving continues north 0.03 of a mile on Route 9.

Highway Safety and Spot Improvements

  • Roadside improvements to Route 132 in Monmouth beginning 0.040 of a mile south of Lakeshore Drive and extending north 0.93 of a mile.
  • Safety improvements to the intersection of Route 27 and Route 226 in Randolph.
  • Drainage improvements to Route 27 in Randolph beginning 0.03 of a mile north of Jones Street and extending north 0.11 of a mile. Additional improvements being made beginning 0.01 of a mile south of Elm Street and extending north 0.05 of a mile.

Special Programs

  • Large culvert replacement on Barber Road over Togus Stream in Randolph.

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

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