Forest Ave and Saco River Bridge Repairs: 2026 Update
Portland Area Mainline Improvements – What’s Next?
Join the Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA) for a neighborhood workshop on the Forest Avenue Bridge replacement and potential noise walls in the Riverton Park and the Castine and Euclid Avenue neighborhoods.
The workshop will begin with a brief presentation, followed by an open house session where attendees can speak directly with project team members. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about upcoming safety improvements, potential noise wall considerations, and to share input on potential noise wall aesthetics.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be provided, along with interactive opportunities to share feedback.
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Provide Input!
Event Details:
- Date: May 14, 2026
- Time: 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
- Location: Gerald E. Talbot Community School, 1600 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103
A recording of the presentation will be posted online for those unable to attend; however, in‑person participation is strongly encouraged to support discussion and hands‑on engagement.
Overview of Recent Bridge Repairs on Forest Ave and Saco River Bridges
In the Fall of 2025, the MTA completed necessary repairs to the Forest Avenue Bridge at mile marker 50 in Portland to address deterioration in the bridge decks. These repairs are an important part of MTA’s ongoing commitment to proactive maintenance and long-term reliability.
The project scope also consisted of removing and reconstructing the concrete curbs on both sides of the southbound Saco River bridge, installing new railing anchorage, and resetting the existing 2-bar aluminum bridge rail.
The work at Forest Avenue bridge involves removing pavement surface, partial depth and full depth deck chipping and patching, deck membrane repair, paving, asphalt joint removal and reinstallation, and maintenance of all required traffic control devices.
Crews completing repairs on the Forest Avenue bridge.
- Prior Public Outreach
- Listen to the September 29, 2025 WGAN interview featuring Rebecca Grover, MTA Director of Communications, discussing the need for the project and the construction timeline.
- To keep the community informed, MTA held a public meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Gerald Talbot Community School. At the meeting, MTA representatives shared project details, outlined the construction timeline, and received feedback from residents. Watch the recording of the September 24, 2025 public meeting (video).
Contact Information:
Phone: (207) 482-8888
Email: projectoutreach@maineturnpike.com
Construction Contract Information
Contractor: CPM Constructors, Inc
Bid Amount: $1,638,885.00
Projected Completion Date: June 26, 2026
Project Scope: The work consists of removing and reconstructing the concrete curbs on both sides of the southbound Saco River bridge, installing new railing anchorage and resetting the existing 2-bar aluminum bridge rail. The work at Forest Avenue bridge consists of removing pavement surface, partial depth and full depth deck chipping and patching, deck membrane repair, paving, asphaltic plug joint removal and reinstallation, and maintenance of all required traffic control devices.
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