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Maine Turnpike Authority will undertake necessary repairs to the Forest Avenue Bridge at mile marker 50 in Portland to address deterioration in the bridge decks. The bridge remains safe for travel, these repairs are an important part of MTA’s ongoing commitment to proactive maintenance and long-term reliability.

For more information about this project, listen here to the September 29 interview on WGAN, where Rebecca Grover, MTA’s Director of Communications, explains the need for the project and the timeline for the work.

To keep the community informed, MTA held a public meeting on Tuesday, September 24, at 6:00 PM at the Gerald Talbot Community School. At the meeting, MTA representatives shared project details, outlined the construction timeline, and received feedback from residents

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: December 5, 2025

Project Scope: The work consists of removing the pavement surface, select removal and replacement of deteriorated bridge deck concrete, replacing the pavement surface, bridge joint removal and reinstallation and the setup, take-down, and maintenance of all required traffic control devices for mainline and Forest Avenue.

2025.17 Forest Ave Bridge Repairs

November 2025 Update

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