Augusta, I-95 bond brook bridges #1466, #5787

The Maine Department of Transportation received a Formula Grant award of $1,212,264.45 from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on June 23, 2025. This award supports the replacement of wearing surfaces on two Interstate 95 bridges (#1466 and #5787) located in Augusta, Maine. Wearing surface replacement is a standard bridge preservation activity that extends the service life of bridge structures by replacing deteriorated asphalt or concrete surfaces while maintaining the underlying structural elements.

This project exemplifies the Highway Planning and Construction program's emphasis on infrastructure preservation and improvement. The FHWA administers formula grants to state departments of transportation based on statutory allocation formulas, allowing states significant discretion in selecting projects that address transportation infrastructure priorities within their jurisdictions. The award reflects MaineDOT's ongoing participation in federal-aid highway funding mechanisms, which support a broad range of transportation preservation activities across Maine's highway system, particularly on the Interstate System and other federal-aid eligible roadways.

Project description

Bridge wearing surface replacement, interstate 95 bridges (#1466, #5787).