Sen. Lawrence shares MDOT work plan for state projects

Posted: February 01, 2021 | Senator Lawrence

AUGUSTA – Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, is pleased to share the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for residents of Eliot, Kittery, Ogunquit, South Berwick, York, and part of Berwick. 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.

“To enter Maine from anywhere south of here, you have to drive on the bridges and highways in our community,” said Sen. Lawrence. “I’m glad MDOT has dedicated time and resources to improving and maintaining our infrastructure here.”

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 35 in 2021:

Improvements:

  • In Eliot, improvements at the intersection of Route 236 and Depot Road.
  • In Eliot, South Berwick, and York, highway improvement on Route 91 beginning at Scotland Bridge Road in York and extending northwest 3.75 miles.
  • In Kittery, improvements of Badger Island Bridge over Piscataqua River, located 0.07 of a mile south of Water Street on Route 1.
  • In Kittery, intelligent transportation systems created for the I-95/Piscataqua River Bridge over Piscataqua River, located 0.27 of a mile north of Eliot Road.
  • In Kittery, gate rehabilitation and restriping the parking lot at the Kittery visitor information center.
  • In South Berwick, improvements of the toll bridge over Salmon Falls River, located 0.27 of a mile northwest of Waterside Lane.
  • In South Berwick, improvements of Salmon Falls Bridge over Salmon Falls River, located on the South Berwick, Maine-Rollinsford, New Hampshire state line.
  • In York, improvements on the intersection located on Route 1A and Long Sands Road.

New Construction:

  • In Kittery, new construction of on-road sidewalk/trail on Route 103 beginning at Old Ferry Lane and extending west 0.53 of a mile.

Highway Paving:

  • In Kittery, highway paving on Route 103  beginning 0.09 of a mile northwest of Main Street and extending east 0.31 of a mile; Wentworth Street extending north 0.19 of a mile to Whipple Road, including signal at Walker and Wentworth streets. Sponsored by Kittery Area Comprehensive Transportation System (KACTS).

Transit

  • In Kittery, operating assistance for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 for KACTS.
  • In Kittery, administrative assistance for KACTS, FTA 5303 for metropolitan planning of Fiscal Year 2021.
  • In Kittery, transit operating assistance for Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation.

Policy, Planning and Research:

  • In Kittery, statewide program development related to Southern Maine Planning and the Development Commission Regional Planning Organization.

Maintenance:

  • In York, ditching on Route 91, beginning at Scotland Bridge Road and extending northwest 5.62 miles to Route 236.
  • In York, mill and fill approaches and joints and replace joints on New Bridge that carries Route 103 over York River, located 370 feet north of Harris Island Road.

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

###