Federal Register #2026-13876

Environmental Impact Statement for Machias Dike Bridge Improvements (Presolicitation)

This opportunity involves the Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) initiating an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for improvements to the Machias Dike Bridge in Washington County, Maine. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) - Project Scope: - Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Machias Dike Bridge (#2246) on U.S. Route 1 - Evaluation of alternatives for bridge improvement: - No action - Fully gated replacement culverts - Partially gated replacement culverts - Replacement with a bridge span - Assessment of social, economic, and environmental impacts, including: - Wetlands - Historic resources - Endangered species - Fish passage - Transportation resiliency - Current Bridge Status: - Structurally deficient (rating 4 out of 9) - Temporary and interim structures in place to maintain traffic - Public Engagement: - Soliciting public input on project purpose, need, and alternatives - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors identified at this stage (environmental review phase) - Notable Requirements: - Comprehensive environmental review and public engagement prior to any construction or procurement - Focus on long-term transportation resiliency and environmental protection

Description

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), on behalf of the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT), will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for proposed transportation improvements to the Machias Dike Bridge (#2246) on U.S. Route 1 in Machias, Maine. The project involves evaluating alternatives including no action, fully gated replacement culverts, partially gated replacement culverts, and replacement with a bridge span. The EIS will assess social, economic, and environmental impacts such as wetlands, historic resources, endangered species, and fish passage. Public input is invited on the purpose, need, and range of alternatives, with comments due by October 31, 2026.

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