Gov. Mills' budget calls for massive investment in roads, bridges
The $400 million allocated for transportation projects would help unlock an estimated $1 billion in federal infrastructure spending, state officials say.
Stay updated with breaking news from Bruce Van Note. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The $400 million allocated for transportation projects would help unlock an estimated $1 billion in federal infrastructure spending, state officials say.
The Maine Department of Transportation began advertising the Frank J. Wood Bridge replacement project for construction bids Wednesday, after the Federal Highway Administration again agreed that rehabilitating the 90-year-old structure would be infeasible due to high costs.
In 2017, the estimated cost to replace the bridge was around $13 million. Due to the delay, the new bridge is estimated to cost multiple times more.
Projects to be tackled included closing a gap in the Eastern Trail and replacing an aging ferry to Isleboro with a new hybrid-electric one.
The attached PDF lists the Hancock County projects included in the plan.