Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-20787
FHWA final approvals for widening Route 196 in Topsham, Maine
Posted
October 13, 2026
Respond By
March 12, 2027
Identifier
2026-20787
This FHWA notice concerns final approvals for widening Route 196 in Topsham, Maine, rather than a procurement opportunity. - Government buyer and agencies: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Department of Transportation, acting on behalf of the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT). - Project: Widen the Brunswick-Topsham Bypass (Route 196) between Main Street and Bypass Drive in Topsham from one travel lane in each direction to two through lanes in each direction. - Notice status: Announces final federal agency actions, including licenses, permits, and approvals; it is not a solicitation or contract award. - OEMs and vendors: None identified. - Products, services, quantities, and part numbers: None specified for procurement. - Notable requirement: The notice concerns completed agency actions and limitations on judicial review.
Description
The notice concerns final agency actions for the proposed widening of Route 196 (the Brunswick-Topsham Bypass) between Main Street and Bypass Drive in Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine. The project would widen the road from one travel lane in each direction to two through travel lanes in each direction. MaineDOT and relevant Federal agencies issued licenses, permits, and approvals for the project. Claims seeking judicial review of the Federal agency actions must be filed by March 12, 2027, unless an applicable federal law sets a shorter filing period.