Pavement Rehabilitation & Safety Improvements MM 30.0 TO MM 35.5 & Exit 32 Southbound Deceleration Lane Construction

This contract is for the pavement rehabilitation and safety improvements of a section of the Maine Turnpike, specifically from MM 30.0 to MM 35.5, as well as the construction of a deceleration lane for the Exit 32 southbound ramp. The work includes milling and filling three 12-foot wide lanes and the median shoulder, removing excess material, adjusting guardrail height, and relocating a stream channel. The contract also includes the installation of pavement markings, maintenance of traffic, and other incidental work. The successful bidder, Pike Industries, Inc., will be required to perform the work in accordance with the plans and specifications provided by the Maine Turnpike Authority. Some key points to note include: • The project requires the relocation of a stream channel, which will involve the removal of approximately 490 linear feet of stream channel and the restoration of 0.37 acres of temporarily disturbed wetlands. • The project includes the construction of a deceleration lane for the Exit 32 southbound ramp, which will require the relocation of a watermain. • The contractor will be required to provide "As Built" information for the watermain relocation, including high accuracy GPS points and physical measurements. • The project is subject to various environmental regulations, including the Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Permit by Rule regulations and the Army Corps of Engineers' Maine Programmatic General Permit. • The contractor will be required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to labor, safety, and environmental protection. Some of the key benefits of this project include: • Improved safety for motorists, particularly in the area of the Exit 32 southbound ramp • Enhanced pavement conditions, which will reduce the need for future maintenance and repairs • Compliance with environmental regulations, which will help to protect the surrounding natural resources However, there are also some potential challenges and risks associated with this project, including: • The need to relocate a stream channel and restore temporarily disturbed wetlands, which can be a complex and time-consuming process • The requirement to comply with various environmental regulations, which can be challenging and may require additional time and resources • The potential for delays or disruptions to traffic, which can impact motorists and the surrounding community