- March 2023 Begin Construction
- Late-August/early September 2023 Detour Westbound Traffic over Carter Memorial Bridge while Eastbound stays on the Existing Bridge
- Early September 2023 Detour pedestrians to 2 Cent Bridge
- November 2024 Detour Eastbound and Westbound Traffic over Carter Memorial Bridge (full bridge closure, no traffic EB or WB on Ticonic Bridge)
- April 2025 go back to Eastbound Traffic and Pedestrians on Ticonic bridge while Westbound Traffic remains detoured over Carter Memorial Bridge
- September 2026 Open both Eastbound and Westbound Traffic on the New Bridge.
- May 2027 Construction Complete
MaineDOT 2026-2027-2028 Work Plan
From maintaining the existing system to improving safety and strengthening communities, MaineDOT’s 2026–2028 Work Plan details the work ahead. View the full plan and learn how we’re investing in Maine’s transportation future.