Work plan for state bridge and road projects unveiled

Posted: February 01, 2016 | Senator Millett

AUGUSTA – Democratic Sen. Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth is pleased to share the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for South Portland, Scarborough, and Cape Elizabeth. The plan is released annually with an outline of the Maine Department of Transportation’s strategy for road, bridge and other transportation projects throughout the state.

“Mainers – and our economy – count on the reliability and safety of our transportation infrastructure for so many aspects of our day-to-day activities,” said Sen. Millett. “I will continue to support funding for these projects and look forward to the results of this work over the next few years.”

According to the MDOT, the work plan includes more than $2.2 billion worth of construction and maintenance, of which $520 million is scheduled for 497 capital projects in 2016. Included are projects for highways and bridges, transit (bus), passenger and freight railroad, aviation, ferries, ports and other marine facilities, and bicycle-pedestrian access.

Sen. Millett stressed the importance of funding for the MDOT work plan and its investment to South Portland, Scarborough, and Cape Elizabeth, and entire state. The following breakdown is what the planned capital and maintenance work will mean for South Portland, Scarborough, and Cape Elizabeth in 2016:

Bridge Work (Other)

  • Three projects working on the Route 1 Connector Bridge over Broadway in South Portland.
  • The Route 1 Ramp at the Railroad Overpass Bridge over PTRR in South Portland.

Highway Preservation Paving

  • Four sections of Route 1 in South Portland.
  • On Route 77 in South Portland beginning at Broadway and extending south 0.89 miles to Cape Elizabeth.
  • On Two Lights Road in Cape Elizabeth as part of the Municipal Partnership Initiative beginning at Route 77 and extending east 1.71 miles to Fessender Road.
  • On Route 1 in Scarborough and South Portland beginning 0.03 miles north of Scarborough Connector northbound and extending north 1.23 miles.
  • On Pine Point Road in Scarborough beginning at East Grand Avenue and extending northwest 0.48 miles to north joint of Pine Point Crossing Bridge.

Highway Rehabilitation

  • On Cummings Road in South Portland as part of the Municipal Partnership Initiative beginning at Gannett Drive and extending north 0.65 miles.

Highway Safety and Spot Improvements

  • In conjunction with the City of South Portland, planning and scoping to evaluate a new access on Interstate 295 southbound at Exit 4.
  • Work on the Casco Bay Bridge over the Fore River.

Maintenance

  • Replacing wearing surface on the Route 1 Connector Bridge in South Portland.

Rail

  • At the Casco Bay Steel Structures facility in South Portland: installation of approximately 800′ of new rail and turnout, approximately 150 feet west of the existing South Portland Industrial Park switch location.

Click here to view local road assistance totals and maintenance accomplishments for 2015, the funding estimates for 2016 projects, and the full list of Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, and South Portland projects for years 2017 and 2018.

The entire MDOT work plan can be viewed here.