Sen. Rotundo shares 2025 MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects

Posted: March 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

AUGUSTA – Sen. Rotundo, D-Lewiston, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for Senate District 21. 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 historic $4.8 billion investment in construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure across the state. It includes 2,716 individual work items for the calendar years 2025, 2026 and 2027.

In 2025, the Maine DOT will undertake numerous projects to improve the transportation in Lewiston, including improvements and future planning for public transport in the Lewiston-Auburn, as well as meaningful highway repairs.

“Investments in our public infrastructure are very important to our community and to the State of Maine as a whole,” said Sen. Rotundo. “Our roads and bridges are constantly under wear and tear from Maine weather, and I’m glad to see that Lewiston will receive plenty of funding for improvements and rehabilitation. Our public transportation system is slated for numerous improvements, which will make navigating the city easier, safer and more affordable for residents of Lewiston.” 

The following breakdown is the planned capital and maintenance work by MDOT for the City of Lewiston in 2025: 

Bicycle/Bus/Pedestrian

  • Install stamped concrete crosswalks, ADA upgrades, and high visibility markings and signage on Route 196.
  • Make pedestrian safety improvements to the on-road sidewalks at the intersection of Route 196 and South Avenue.
  • Make pedestrian safety improvements to the on-road sidewalks at the intersection of Route 196 and Scribner Boulevard. This will also include safety improvements at St. Croix Street.
  • Make pedestrian safety improvements to the on-road sidewalks at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Russell Street.

Bridge Rehabilitation and Structural Maintenance

  • Replace the Stetson Brook Bridge on College Street over the Stetson Brook, located 0.20 of a mile north of Old Farm Road.
  • Replace the Hart’s River Road Bridge on River Road over Hart’s Brook, located 0.15 of a mile north of Old Farm Road.
  • Improvement work on Dill Bridge on Route 196 over Dill Brook, located 0.02 of a mile south of Foch Street.
  • Paint the bridge on Alfred A Plourde Parkway over Route 196, located 0.15 of a mile south of Route 196.

Highway Paving

  • Cyclical pavement resurfacing on College Street beginning at Vale Street and extending south 0.32 of a mile to Sabattus Street.
  • Cyclical pavement resurfacing on Pleasant Street beginning at East Avenue and extending southeast 0.82 of a mile.
  • Apply ultra-thin bonded wearing course – a pavement preservation technique – to Route 202, beginning 0.05 of a mile north of Northwood Road and extending north 18.94 miles.

Policy, Planning, and Research

  • Provide planning assistance for the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments
  • Provide operating assistance for Citylink under the Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee.
  • Plan for a feasibility study for traffic movement, safety improvements, and economic development opportunities along Canal, Lisbon, Sabattus, and Main Streets in Lewiston.

System Operations

  • Conduct a pilot project for traffic signal operations in various locations throughout the City.
  • Conduct a 2-year pilot program operating a bus service between Portland and Lewiston/Auburn.

Transit Service Areas

  • Provide $147,000 in capital assistance to the Citylink bus service.
  • Make improvements to bus stops, including shelters. 

View the entire 2025-2026-2027 Three-Year MDOT Work Plan at www.mainedot.gov.

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