Gorham Road Construction Project
The Gorham Road reconstruction process began in 2017 after three years of planning and design. Plans entailed road surface replacement, drainage upgrades, and a consideration of alternative transportation amenities. Gorham Road (Route 114) is a State road. Funding in the amount of $700,000 for the project will come from the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS).
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Construction activity stopped during the winter months and has resumed in Spring 2023. The work is to complete the roadway, drainage, curbing, and sidewalk improvements.
2023 Schedule for Gorham Road Completion
These dates are subject to change. Please be aware of the following project highlights which are expected to cause delays:
Late May - Early June: Box cutting the roadway (in 3 segments)
June: Paving prep
Late June: Binder Pavement
Mid-Late August: Surface Pavement
Beginning of September: Substantial Completion of project (including striping)
Spring 2024: CMP and Utility work at the intersection of Gorham Rd. and Maple Ave.
These dates are subject to change.
Thank you for your understanding during this extensive project and please seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
Note for Residents:
Grondin Construction sent notices in the mail instructing residents to mark all personal utilities. Please note that basic utilities like gas, sewer, water, electricity, etc. do not need to be marked. Personal utilities like dog fences, irrigation systems, etc. do need to be marked.
Project Phases
Phase I (2018)
The first phase of the project includes roadway, drainage and pedestrian improvements from Wentworth Drive to Maple Ave. Using the Complete Street policy adopted by council, the design looks at all modes of travel and is responsive to the public process that was part of the design. MDOT will reimburse Scarborough $750,000 in construction costs towards this project. The net cost of the project to the town is anticipated to be $1,500,000.
Phase II (2019-2020)
The second phase of the project includes roadway, drainage and pedestrian improvements from Maple Avenue to Ridgeway Road using the Complete Street policy adopted by the council. The design will look at all modes of travel and will be responsive to the public process that was part of the design.
Phase III (2023-2024)
The third phase of the project addresses drainage and traffic concerns related to the section of Gorham Road from Maple Ave to Ridgeway Road. It includes roadway, drainage and pedestrian improvements from Ridgeway Road past the Nonesuch River Crossing. The flooding issue at the Nonesuch River will be addressed by raising the road elevation. Visibility issues will also be fixed by the realigning of vertical curves in the area. Using the Complete Street policy adopted by council, the goal of the work is to provide improved vertical alignment to the traveled way, continued construction of a sidewalk along one side of the road, and improve overall drainage. Funding for the project will be a combination of town and state funding.
Gorham Road Phase IV (TBD)
Nonesuch – Mussey
Staff Contact
Angela Blanchette, Town Engineer
(207) 730-4043
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