FHWA Issues Record of Decision – February 2010

In February 2010, FHWA issued a Record of Decision for the Aroostook County Transportation Study (Tier 1 ROD) FEIS and the Route 1-161 Connector in Caribou (Tier 2 ROD) FEIS. The Tier 2 decision allows MaineDOT to move forward in developing the final design for the Route 1-161 Connector in Caribou. MaineDOT plans to advertise a portion of the Route 1-161 Connector in Caribou project for bid later this year, and anticipates construction beginning on that segment before the end of 2010. View the MaineDOT News Release on the ROD.

The Maine Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration have released the Aroostook County Transportation Study Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). This FEIS addresses both the Tier 1 Aroostook County Transportation Study (ACTS) and one of the Tier 2 segments, Segment 4 the Route 1-161 Connector in Caribou.

A Tier 2 FEIS for the Presque Isle Bypass is expected to be released for public review in the Fall of 2010.

Related Study Area News:
Road project revives hope to link Maine's north, south (July 18, 2009 - The Boston Globe)
Bid to stem out migration aired (July 29, 2004 - Bangor Daily News)
Funding catalyzes County railroads (June 17, 2004 - Bangor Daily News)
Aroostook County posts first population gain in 12 years (April 9, 2004 - Boston Globe)
Houlton debates economic growth strategy (March 22, 2004 - Bangor Daily News)
Funds may fall short for potato growers (March 22, 2004 - Bangor Daily News)
Presque Isle airport faces federal funds loss (February 23, 2004 - Bangor Daily News)

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