DURHAM — Town officials and the Maine Department of Transportation are butting heads over a large pile of asphalt that has been accumulating on the side of Route 136 for over a year. The more asphalt that is dumped, the closer the pile moves to the bank of the Androscoggin River. Town officials worry that […]
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Posted inThe Penobscot Times
DOT: Bridge project could take three years or more
The Maine Department of Transportation’s plan to replace the Stillwater River bridges and improve the traffic corridor in that area will be lengthy.
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Posted inThe Penobscot Times
Construction prices that have ‘blown past estimates’ force state to ditch road projects
The Department of Transportation will cut tens of millions of dollars in projects from its 2019 plan for roadway and bridge work as it struggles with bids from private contractors that are coming in far higher than expected.
Posted inMaine, sj-web, The Rangeley Highlander
Plow driver shortage worsens for DOT
As Maine cleans up from another early winter storm, the Department of Transportation is trying to scrape up more than snow. For years, the department has struggled to find enough workers who are willing to toil through long days and nights clearing snow from the state’s public roads. Now the labor shortage appears to be […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Route 4 safety, land deed, fish odor keep Turner selectmen busy
TURNER — Selectmen Monday night reviewed the deed for land that will be gifted to the town from Dale Talbot. The land is a small lot between Turner’s old Town House and the Natural History Club, which is located at 442 Turner Center Road (Route 117). Town voters gave their approval to accept the parcel as […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Route 196 in Lisbon to get facelift
LISBON — The Maine Department of Transportation will start repaving Route 196 in Lisbon on or about Aug. 6, according to town Public Works Director Thomas Martin Jr. He said the project might impact traffic, but delays are expected to be minimal because of the scheduling. “They’ll be doing most of the work at night,” […]
Posted inFranklin
Farmington hearing April 3 to discuss bridge improvements
FARMINGTON — The Maine Department of Transportation will hold a preliminary public meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at the Farmington Municipal Building, 153 Farmington Falls Road, to discuss improvements to the Farmington Falls Bridge. The bridge crosses the Sandy River near the Chesterville-Farmington line near the intersection of Routes 41 and 156. State […]
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Crashes on I-295 fall 18 percent after speed limit decrease
Did lower speeds reduce crashes? The number of vehicle crashes on Interstate 295 north of Portland took a noticeable dip in 2017 when the highway speed limit was reduced following a three-year period of escalating crashes. State traffic engineers feel encouraged by last year’s numbers, but are wary to credit a lower speed limit alone […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Harry "Butch" Hall Stevens
OXFORD — It is with great regret and sorrow to announce the passing of Harry “Butch” Hall Stevens. He died peacefully at home surrounded by family after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer. Harry was born in Lewiston on Oct. 13, 1956, and gained his wings in the early morning hours of Aug. 13. He was […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, River Valley
Storms and ‘snow fighters’
BETHEL — In the aftermath of Thursday’s winter storm Fortis, which dumped well over a foot of snow in most parts of the state, Maine Department of Transportation workers are continuing to clean up the roads, and most are doing it on little to no sleep. “I’ve gotten about two hours of sleep in the […]