Maine DOT faces $130 million funding gap
The Maine Department of Transportation (Maine DOT) is currently facing an uphill infrastructure battle, a $130 million funding gap. This will likely affect transportation projects in motion or slated to take place in the state. Transportation Commissioner Dale Doughty outlined the three-year work plan for Maine DOT, which included spending cuts of up to $400 million in construction and upgrade projects.
“MaineDOT plans and delivers projects years in advance using the best funding projections available at the time, but the current transportation funding environment includes significant uncertainty at both the federal and state levels,” said Doughty. “As those risks have intensified in recent months we are making prudent adjustments to responsibly manage taxpayer resources, maintain critical infrastructure, and continue our work to safely deliver projects across Maine. Collaboration and communication with our state, municipal and construction partners to keep them informed about the situation has always been key. That collaboration and communication is ongoing.”
