Federal Register #FHWA-2026-0826

Environmental Impact Statement Preparation for Machias Dike Bridge Improvements

This opportunity involves the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Machias Dike Bridge improvements in Machias, Maine. - Government Buyer: - Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT), in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - Project Scope: - Preparation of an EIS for proposed improvements to the Machias Dike Bridge (#2246) on U.S. Route 1 - The bridge is over 92 years old and has a structural rating of 4 out of 9, indicating significant deficiencies - The EIS will evaluate multiple alternatives: - No action - Fully gated replacement culverts - Partially gated replacement culverts - Replacement with a bridge span - The project aims to achieve a bridge condition rating of 7 or better and preserve the Calais Branch Rail Corridor - Products/Services Requested: - Environmental consulting services for EIS preparation, including evaluation of social, economic, and environmental impacts (wetlands, historic resources, endangered species, fish habitat, property impacts, transportation resiliency) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public input is sought on the purpose, need, and range of alternatives - The EIS process will include public scoping, draft and final EIS preparation, and a Record of Decision - No specific OEMs or vendors are identified at this stage, as this is a presolicitation notice for environmental review and public participation

Description

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), on behalf of the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT), is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for proposed transportation improvements to the Machias Dike Bridge (#2246) on U.S. Route 1 in Machias, Maine. The bridge consists of four box culverts with tide gates and is over 92 years old with a current structural rating of 4 out of 9, indicating significant deficiencies. The EIS will evaluate alternatives including no action, fully gated replacement culverts, partially gated replacement culverts, and replacement with a bridge span. The project aims to achieve a bridge condition rating of 7 or better and preserve the Calais Branch Rail Corridor. Public input is invited on the purpose, need, alternatives, and environmental impacts, with comments due by October 31, 2026.

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