AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Transportation has released the details of the state’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan and what it means for the state and region. 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.
According to MDOT, the work plan includes more than $2.3 billion worth of construction and maintenance, of which $511.1 million is scheduled for 604 capital projects in 2018.
The three-year plan estimates MDOT will invest in 229 miles of highway construction; 1,128 miles of pavement preservation; 1,800 miles of light capital paving for roads and highways; 240 spot and safety improvements; and 260 bridge construction projects.
The entire MDOT work plan can be viewed at maine.gov/mdot/. Click on the “View the Work Plan” link. For more information, email maine.dot@maine.gov or call 207-624-3000.