Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for Senate District 13. The plan is released annually with an outline of the Maine Department of Transportation’s strategy for road, bridge and other transportation upgrades and maintenance projects. 

According to the Maine DOT, the three-year work plan makes a $4.5 billion investment in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure across the state. It includes 2,798 individual work items for the calendar years 2026, 2027 and 2028.  

In 2026, the Maine DOT will undertake numerous projects to improve transportation in Senate District 13, such as investing in the Boothbay Region by adding an on-road sidewalk for pedestrians on Route 27 from Hackmatack Road, through the round-a-bout, and then continuing north 0.14 of a mile on Back River Road. 

Additionally, the Maine DOT will focus on repairing the wearing surface, curb, and rail on the Goose River Bridge in Waldoboro and the first phase of constructing a new wastewater treatment plant in Wiscasset.  

“It is not a secret that many of our rural Lincoln and Knox County roads need improvement, and that is why I am excited that Maine DOT has committed to spending time and resources around Senate District 13 to do this,” said Sen. Reny. “Additionally, our district relies heavily on the working waterfront and tourism industry, so I am pleased that Maine DOT will also be improving sidewalks, wharves, and piers.”   

The following breakdown is the planned capital and maintenance work by Maine DOT for communities in Senate District 13 in calendar year 2026: 

Aviation

• Wiscasset: Projected funds for the Wiscasset Municipal Airport.

• Wiscasset: Reconstruct Runway 7/25 Phase III at the Wiscasset Municipal Airport.

Bicycle/Pedestrian

• Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor: On-road sidewalk beginning 0.08 of a mile south of Hackmatack Road and extending north 0.63 of a mile to the traffic circle, then continuing north 0.14 of a mile on Back River Road.

• Damariscotta: On-road sidewalk/trail beginning 0.01 of a mile south of Church Street and extending north 0.36 of a mile on Main Street.

Bridge and Structural Maintenance

• Alna: Dock Bridge (#3284) over Sheepscot River. Located 0.22 of a mile south of Route 194.

• Alna: Ben Brook Bridge (#0610) over Ben Brook 2. Located 0.37 of a mile south of the Jefferson town line. FHWA Culvert Grant Recipient.

• Waldoboro: Repairing wearing surface, curb, and rail on Goose River Bridge (#5265) which carries Route 220 over Goose River in Friendship and Waldoboro. Located 0.11 of a mile northeast of the intersection of Bayview Road.

• Waldoboro: Header, joint, and deck repair on Soule Bridge (#5427), which carries Mill Street over Medomak River in Waldoboro. Located 200 feet west of the intersection of Jefferson Street.

• Waldoboro: Repainting Medomak River Bridge (#6159), which carries Route 220 over Medomak River in Waldoboro. Located 0.53 of a mile south of the intersection of Deer Run Lane.

Drainage Maintenance

• Bremen, Bristol: Ditching and replacing culverts in various places on Route 32 in Bristol and Bremen. Beginning 160 feet north of the intersection of Long Cove Point Road in Bristol and extending 13.46 miles north to the Bremen-Waldoboro town line.

• Waldoboro: Replacing culvert (#92889) on Route 32 in Waldoboro. Located 260 feet southwest of the intersection of Noahs Way.

• Waldoboro: Ditching on Route 220 in Waldoboro. Beginning at the intersection of Route 1 and extending 7.39 miles north to the Waldoboro-Washington town line.

Highway Paving

• Dresden, Pittston, Wiscasset: Route 27 beginning at Route 1 and extending north 12.67 miles. 

• Bristol, South Bristol: Route 129 beginning at Route 130 and extending south 5.89 miles.

• Waldoboro: Jefferson Street beginning at Route 220 and extending north 0.53 of a mile to Route 1.

• Waldoboro: Manktown Road beginning at Route 1 and extending north 3.03 miles to Route 235.

• Waldoboro: West Main Street beginning at Route 1 and extending east 1.70 miles to Route 220.

Highway Safety and Spot Improvements

• Boothbay Harbor: Route 27 beginning 0.34 of a mile northeast of Lakeside Drive and extending north 1.05 miles.

• Damariscotta: Route 1B beginning 0.01 of a mile east of Church Street and extending northeast 2.33 miles.

• Waldoboro: Route 220 cross culvert (#93599) located 0.67 of a mile south of Feylers Corner.

• Waldoboro: Village Partnership Initiative. Intersection of Jefferson Street and Route 220. 

Special Programs

• Boothbay Harbor: Grant Program for Wharves and Piers that provide a significant and compelling benefit to Maine's commercial fishing and aquaculture industries. 

• South Bristol: Grant Program for Wharves and Piers that provide a significant and compelling benefit to Maine's commercial fishing and aquaculture industries. 

• Wiscasset: Phase 1 of constructing a new treatment plant.

View the entire 2026-2027-2028 Three-Year MDOT Work Plan at www.mainedot.gov.