Local Roads Publications

Publications

These publications are free upon request (except as noted).

List of current publications offered by MaineDOT Maine Local Roads Center (PDF).
MaineDOT's Standard Specs for Highway and Bridges (March 2020 edition-red cover). One free bound copy per Maine municipality (Free online or hard copy price is $10 if picked up in office, $13 if mailed. Call 207/624-3270.)
MaineDOT Standard Details free on line or hard copy price is $20 if picked up in office, $25 if mailed)
MaineDOT BMP's for Erosion Control free on line or Hard copy ($9 if picked up in office, $13 if mailed)
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD. Work Zone Mini book Part I and VI only, 2023 Edition. Price is $15.00. Tel. 207/624-3270 or local.web@maine.gov
Work zone flipbook “pocket guide” produced by Maine Local Roads Center -- $3 each.

Spring 2025 (PDF)
Summer 2016 (PDF)
Winter 2014 (PDF) Topics: using brine, calibrating spreaders, road inventory, free posting signs, LRAP update,9-1-1, new laws.
Summer 2013 (PDF) Topics: paving, RSMS11 software, pavement markings, fish passage, Highway Congress winners, “Roads Scholars”.
Summer 2012 (PDF) Topics: RSMS11, Nancy Tyler, new laws, bridge workshops, loader/backhoe training, traffic counting, DOT Mapviewer.

"Good time to Start a Public Works Department?” -- “Maine Townsman” (May 2010) on how several Maine towns contemplated this question.
"Spending on Roads in A Recession"– “Maine Townsman” (May 2010) on how a few Maine towns are tackling expensive road work.
"PR strategies for Public Works" – “Maine Townsman” (April 2008) on how a good public relations plan can help to “sell” a road project or keep citizens informed about operations
"Biggest Bang for the Buck in Public Works" – “Maine Townsman” (April 2008) on pavement management, collaboration on equipment, heating fuel, snowplow blades, and trash recycling.

Research reports at the MaineDOT Transportation Research website