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Surveying the way forward! A look back to 1959, when field crews were helping shape Maine’s growing transportation network.
December 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Surveying the way forward! A look back to 1959, when field crews were helping shape Maine’s growing transportation network.
As snowfall ramps up this winter, be sure to brush or blow to clear off the snow from your vehicle. If snow or ice flies off your vehicle and causes damage, under Maine state law you can be charged for driving with an unsecured load.
December 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
As snowfall ramps up this winter, be sure to brush or blow to clear off the snow from your vehicle. If snow or ice flies off your vehicle and causes damage, under Maine state law you can be charged for driving with an unsecured load.
Honored to celebrate Emory “Denis” Lovely, recipient of MaineDOT’s highest individual honor, the David H. Stevens Award. For decades, Denis has embodied our values of Integrity, Competence, and Service. We’re grateful for his leadership and dedication as our Regional Program Manager!
December 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Honored to celebrate Emory “Denis” Lovely, recipient of MaineDOT’s highest individual honor, the David H. Stevens Award. For decades, Denis has embodied our values of Integrity, Competence, and Service. We’re grateful for his leadership and dedication as our Regional Program Manager!
MaineDOT will be implementing nighttime closures of Broadway in Bangor from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, between 8PM & 6AM each night for excavation work. During the nighttime closures, Broadway will be closed to all vehicular traffic.
FMI: www.maine.gov/dot/news/mai...
FMI: www.maine.gov/dot/news/mai...
December 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
MaineDOT will be implementing nighttime closures of Broadway in Bangor from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, between 8PM & 6AM each night for excavation work. During the nighttime closures, Broadway will be closed to all vehicular traffic.
FMI: www.maine.gov/dot/news/mai...
FMI: www.maine.gov/dot/news/mai...
Maine winters can be tough, but we’re tougher! ❄️ Our snowfighters work around the clock to keep you moving safely. #WinterReady
December 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Maine winters can be tough, but we’re tougher! ❄️ Our snowfighters work around the clock to keep you moving safely. #WinterReady
LAP commuter bus service will be canceled on Tuesday, December 2 due to expected winter weather. We encourage riders to plan alternative transportation. Normal operations are expected to resume Wednesday, December 3.
December 1, 2025 at 6:11 PM
LAP commuter bus service will be canceled on Tuesday, December 2 due to expected winter weather. We encourage riders to plan alternative transportation. Normal operations are expected to resume Wednesday, December 3.
Make a plan for the road ahead by talking to your older loved ones about adjusting their driving habits to continue driving safely. NHTSA offers free resources for families and caregivers at NHTSA.gov/OlderDrivers
#OlderDriverSafety
#OlderDriverSafety
December 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Make a plan for the road ahead by talking to your older loved ones about adjusting their driving habits to continue driving safely. NHTSA offers free resources for families and caregivers at NHTSA.gov/OlderDrivers
#OlderDriverSafety
#OlderDriverSafety
With packed airports and more folks hitting the road, expect heavier traffic this holiday season. Plan ahead, stay patient, and drive safely to make it to the table on time! #ThanksgivingTravel
November 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
With packed airports and more folks hitting the road, expect heavier traffic this holiday season. Plan ahead, stay patient, and drive safely to make it to the table on time! #ThanksgivingTravel
If you’re in an accident, wearing your seat belt is the single most effective way to stay alive. Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.
November 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
If you’re in an accident, wearing your seat belt is the single most effective way to stay alive. Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.
Frank J. Wood Bridge in Brunswick/Topsham update!
The southbound lane on the new bridge is open today and will be open again tomorrow morning. Note: the lane will close tomorrow afternoon for final grading and paving.
The bridge is expected to open to two-way traffic in Mid-December.
The southbound lane on the new bridge is open today and will be open again tomorrow morning. Note: the lane will close tomorrow afternoon for final grading and paving.
The bridge is expected to open to two-way traffic in Mid-December.
November 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Frank J. Wood Bridge in Brunswick/Topsham update!
The southbound lane on the new bridge is open today and will be open again tomorrow morning. Note: the lane will close tomorrow afternoon for final grading and paving.
The bridge is expected to open to two-way traffic in Mid-December.
The southbound lane on the new bridge is open today and will be open again tomorrow morning. Note: the lane will close tomorrow afternoon for final grading and paving.
The bridge is expected to open to two-way traffic in Mid-December.
Did you know that MaineDOT is responsible for plowing 8800 miles of road?
We hosted a winter weather media event today on winter preparedness.
Here are statistics on what MaineDOT does every winter to help keep Maine moving.
We hosted a winter weather media event today on winter preparedness.
Here are statistics on what MaineDOT does every winter to help keep Maine moving.
November 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Did you know that MaineDOT is responsible for plowing 8800 miles of road?
We hosted a winter weather media event today on winter preparedness.
Here are statistics on what MaineDOT does every winter to help keep Maine moving.
We hosted a winter weather media event today on winter preparedness.
Here are statistics on what MaineDOT does every winter to help keep Maine moving.
Winter is coming. Plan ahead & get your car ready now! Make sure you’ve got winter essentials on board: a shovel, ice scraper, blankets, flashlight, first aid kit, snacks (not just whoopie pies), water, etc.
FMI: www.maine.gov/mema/maine-p...
FMI: www.maine.gov/mema/maine-p...
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Winter is coming. Plan ahead & get your car ready now! Make sure you’ve got winter essentials on board: a shovel, ice scraper, blankets, flashlight, first aid kit, snacks (not just whoopie pies), water, etc.
FMI: www.maine.gov/mema/maine-p...
FMI: www.maine.gov/mema/maine-p...
MaineDOT’s snowfighters are gearing up for winter! ❄️ Crews are prepping salt brine mix and plow trucks to keep highways safe and clear even during the toughest storms. #WinterReady #MaineDOT #Snowfighters
November 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
MaineDOT’s snowfighters are gearing up for winter! ❄️ Crews are prepping salt brine mix and plow trucks to keep highways safe and clear even during the toughest storms. #WinterReady #MaineDOT #Snowfighters
Here’s a bird’s-eye view of the temporary bridge carrying I-95 traffic over Broadway Street in Bangor! This major project, led by our contracting partners at New England Infrastructure, includes replacing two interstate bridges and improving nearby sections of Route 15.
November 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Here’s a bird’s-eye view of the temporary bridge carrying I-95 traffic over Broadway Street in Bangor! This major project, led by our contracting partners at New England Infrastructure, includes replacing two interstate bridges and improving nearby sections of Route 15.
Stillwater Avenue in Old Town will experience overnight closures between November 9 and November 13, from 8 PM to 5 AM. The exact nights of closure within this timeframe have not yet been determined. MaineDOT will provide updates via our website.
www.maine.gov/dot/major-pr...
www.maine.gov/dot/major-pr...
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Stillwater Avenue in Old Town will experience overnight closures between November 9 and November 13, from 8 PM to 5 AM. The exact nights of closure within this timeframe have not yet been determined. MaineDOT will provide updates via our website.
www.maine.gov/dot/major-pr...
www.maine.gov/dot/major-pr...
Having the ‘driving talk’ with aging parents
isn’t easy, but it’s an act of love. Help your loved ones
stay safe and independent by learning how to approach
the conversation with care. Visit NHTSA’s ‘Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully’ for tips and support: www.nhtsa.gov/older-driver...
isn’t easy, but it’s an act of love. Help your loved ones
stay safe and independent by learning how to approach
the conversation with care. Visit NHTSA’s ‘Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully’ for tips and support: www.nhtsa.gov/older-driver...
November 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Having the ‘driving talk’ with aging parents
isn’t easy, but it’s an act of love. Help your loved ones
stay safe and independent by learning how to approach
the conversation with care. Visit NHTSA’s ‘Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully’ for tips and support: www.nhtsa.gov/older-driver...
isn’t easy, but it’s an act of love. Help your loved ones
stay safe and independent by learning how to approach
the conversation with care. Visit NHTSA’s ‘Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully’ for tips and support: www.nhtsa.gov/older-driver...
MaineDOT has completed the demolition of the I 95 southbound bridge over Broadway in Bangor. This work marks a key milestone in the long-term bridge replacement project aimed at improving safety and reliability along I 95. Thank you for your patience! FMI: www.maine.gov/dot/major-pr...
November 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
MaineDOT has completed the demolition of the I 95 southbound bridge over Broadway in Bangor. This work marks a key milestone in the long-term bridge replacement project aimed at improving safety and reliability along I 95. Thank you for your patience! FMI: www.maine.gov/dot/major-pr...
Starting this evening, the I-95 Exit 109A NB & SB off ramps onto Western Avenue westbound will reopen & both eastbound & westbound Western Avenue traffic will remain on the new bridge. Exit 109B will remain closed until further notice. Please drive safely through the work zones in the area.
November 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Starting this evening, the I-95 Exit 109A NB & SB off ramps onto Western Avenue westbound will reopen & both eastbound & westbound Western Avenue traffic will remain on the new bridge. Exit 109B will remain closed until further notice. Please drive safely through the work zones in the area.
No tricks but we do have a treat! Eastbound traffic on the Ticonic Bridge has been reopened! Thank you for your patience while crews worked to restore this important connection. Westbound traffic will remain closed, so please keep following the posted detour routes.
October 31, 2025 at 8:58 PM
No tricks but we do have a treat! Eastbound traffic on the Ticonic Bridge has been reopened! Thank you for your patience while crews worked to restore this important connection. Westbound traffic will remain closed, so please keep following the posted detour routes.
Getting into a crash will haunt you forever. Don’t drink and drive. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
October 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Getting into a crash will haunt you forever. Don’t drink and drive. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
Your car might be hiding a safety risk! Millions of vehicles have open recalls and many drivers don’t even know it. Check for recalls today at NHTSA.gov/Recalls. It’s fast, FREE and could save lives. #NHSTA #Recalls #ChecklistDay
October 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Your car might be hiding a safety risk! Millions of vehicles have open recalls and many drivers don’t even know it. Check for recalls today at NHTSA.gov/Recalls. It’s fast, FREE and could save lives. #NHSTA #Recalls #ChecklistDay
Don't miss the bus! The LAP survey closes this Friday, share your feedback today to help shape the future of this public transportation system. The survey takes less than 10 minutes, and every response helps shape what comes next. Take the survey at forms.office.com/g/fHnR6Wdiyy #MaineDOT #LAPSurvey
October 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Don't miss the bus! The LAP survey closes this Friday, share your feedback today to help shape the future of this public transportation system. The survey takes less than 10 minutes, and every response helps shape what comes next. Take the survey at forms.office.com/g/fHnR6Wdiyy #MaineDOT #LAPSurvey
Ever spotted those black & white squares by the roadside? They’re called Ground Control Points which are markers surveyors use to help map out areas accurately. When drones take pictures from above, these points act like reference spots so everything lines up perfectly on a map.
October 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Ever spotted those black & white squares by the roadside? They’re called Ground Control Points which are markers surveyors use to help map out areas accurately. When drones take pictures from above, these points act like reference spots so everything lines up perfectly on a map.
The Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory will close for the season on October 31. Don’t miss your chance to visit before it closes!
www.maine.gov/dot/pnbo
www.maine.gov/dot/pnbo
October 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory will close for the season on October 31. Don’t miss your chance to visit before it closes!
www.maine.gov/dot/pnbo
www.maine.gov/dot/pnbo
Fill out the LAP survey before it closes to responses next Friday. Take just a few minutes to share your thoughts and help shape what’s next. Your voice makes a difference! Take the survey at forms.office.com/g/fHnR6Wdiyy #MaineDOT #LAPSurvey #LocalProjects #MaineCommunities
October 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Fill out the LAP survey before it closes to responses next Friday. Take just a few minutes to share your thoughts and help shape what’s next. Your voice makes a difference! Take the survey at forms.office.com/g/fHnR6Wdiyy #MaineDOT #LAPSurvey #LocalProjects #MaineCommunities