Bass harbor #6339 and swans island #6349

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Maine Department of Transportation received a $2,367,019.95 Project Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205), effective May 16, 2025. The award funds the rehabilitation and upgrade of two transfer bridges in Maine: Bass Harbor Bridge (#6339) and Swans Island Bridge (#6349). These bridge rehabilitation projects represent critical infrastructure preservation efforts within Maine's transportation network, addressing the maintenance and modernization needs of essential regional transportation assets.

The Highway Planning and Construction program, authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), supports comprehensive transportation infrastructure development and preservation across the United States. Bridge rehabilitation is a core eligible activity under this federal assistance listing, enabling state departments of transportation to address deferred maintenance, safety enhancements, and structural improvements to bridge infrastructure. The awarded funding will enable MaineDOT to execute design, engineering, and construction activities necessary to upgrade the transfer bridge facilities serving Bass Harbor and Swans Island communities.

Project description

Bridge rehabilitation; upgrade transfer bridges to bass harbor bridge (#6339) and swans island bridge (#6349).