MDOT plans Orient bridge repair

12 years ago

    ORIENT — The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District to conduct work in waters of the United States in conjunction with replacing the existing Route 11 bridge in Orient.
    MDOT proposes to place permanent and temporary fill material below the ordinary high water line of Shagrock Brook and in adjacent freshwater wetlands in order to replace the existing deteriorated Route 11 bridge. The project will result in approximately 244 square feet of temporary stream bed impact; 819 square feet of permanent stream bed impact; and 906 square feet of permanent wetland impact.
    The application for the federal permit was filed by MDOT with the Corps in compliance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, which regulates the discharge or fill of material in U.S. waters, including wetlands.
    The project may impact Essential Fish Habitat for Atlantic salmon. This habitat consist of stream bottom composed of silt, sand and gravel. Impact to this species is expected to be minimal, with appropriate erosion control measures, in stream work windows, and other best management practices.
    Public comments referencing this permit request by MDOT should be forwarded no later than Jan. 11 to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, Maine Project Office, attention: Jay Clement, 675 Western Ave. #3, Manchester, ME, 05351.
    For more information, contact Clement at 623-8367 or e-mail jay.l.clement@usace.army.mil.