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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;mso-ligatures:none">Peter M. Coughlan, P.E.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;mso-ligatures:none">Director, Maine Local Roads Center (LTAP)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;mso-ligatures:none">Community Services Division<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;mso-ligatures:none">MaineDOT, Station 16, 24 Child St<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;mso-ligatures:none">Augusta ME 04333-0016<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Bookman Old Style",serif;mso-ligatures:none">Ph: 207/624-3266 FAX: 207/624-3301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Constantia",serif;color:#80340D;mso-ligatures:none">Integrity – Competence – Service
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<p class="MsoNormal">The 2026 MaineDOT Work Plan is now available for viewing here:
<a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ac0941dc1204417ab1869d9585316d77">https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ac0941dc1204417ab1869d9585316d77</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">At this link you will find the Work Plan Story Map, which provides highlights of the 2026 edition, as well as direct links to the Work Plan Introduction, project listings alphabetical by county, and cover letter from Commissioner Doughty.
There is also a link to the interactive Work Plan, where you can select projects by municipality. We urge you to review the 2026 Edition and reach out to us with any questions, concerns or comments. We look forward to working with you all to maintain and
improve transportation infrastructure in your communities, making it safer for all users.
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<p class="MsoNormal">For more information, MaineDOT’s press release for the 2026 Edition of the Work Plan is available here:
<a href="https://www.maine.gov/dot/news/mainedot-releases-2026-work-plan">https://www.maine.gov/dot/news/mainedot-releases-2026-work-plan</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Jennifer Grant<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Director</span></i></b><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Bureau of Planning </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:4.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#003C71;mso-ligatures:none">Maine Department of Transportation</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">c: (207) 242-0828</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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