Fairfield-benton, I-95 SB bridges #1455, #1456, #5999

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $246,384.99 to the Maine Department of Transportation under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on June 23, 2025, to fund bridge wearing surface replacement on three Interstate 95 southbound bridges (#1455, #1456, and #5999) located in the Fairfield-Benton area of Maine. This formula grant supports critical infrastructure preservation activities that fall within the scope of eligible highway projects under the federal-aid highway program authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The project delivers bridge maintenance and rehabilitation services through wearing surface replacement, a standard preservation activity that extends bridge service life and ensures safe transportation infrastructure. As a state-administered program recipient, MaineDOT selected this project based on state priorities and infrastructure needs within its FHWA-apportioned funding allocation. The work is subject to standard FHWA oversight requirements, environmental compliance under the National Environmental Policy Act, and stewardship and oversight agreement protocols established between the state and the Federal Highway Administration.

Project description

Bridge wearing surface replacement, interstate 95 bridges (#1455, #1456, #5999).