Construction Projects 

Last update: March 16, 2026

Reconstruction Projects

These projects are typically performed on urban streets where a closed drainage system (catch basins, underground pipes, etc.) is required. These projects can be very complex since other underground utilities are present and requires a high level of coordination and scheduling. Besides drainage, these projects also include: excavation of old gravels and pavement surfaces, installation of new gravels and pavements, curbing, sidewalks, landscaping, lighting, signage, and striping. Since most general contractors do not perform all aspects of a project, multiple subcontractors are used for specialty work. Scheduling can become a complicated task especially when work is sometimes performed at night. The following is a list of current reconstruction projects within the City: 

  • 2025 Reconstruction Project – Granite Street - Fern Street to Hillsdale Street, Davis Avenue – Lake Street to end, Hillsdale Street – Granite Street to Lake Street. This project includes reconstruction of the road and sidewalk, drainage upgrades, slipform curbing, and utility upgrades. Gendron will restart the project in May 2026. Remaining items include finishing sidewalk paving, road surface paving, pavement striping, and pedestrian warning plates.

  • Merrow Road Reconstruction Project – Hotel Road to Minot Avenue. This project includes reconstruction of the road, drainage upgrades, and utility upgrades.  The commercial section of Merrow Road will commence in 2026. Gendron will restart the project in May 2026. The surface paving of the residential side will be scheduled after the commercial portion is base paved. Work will begin on the commercial section starting with drainage upgrades.

  • Loring Avenue - Seventh Street to South Main Street.  Bedard was awarded the contract with a completion date of 10/16/2026. Bedard to begin April 15, 2026.

Reclamation Projects

These projects are typically performed on rural roadways where an open drainage system (culverts, ditches and inslopes) is more practical. These projects consist of replacement of existing culverts, pulverization of the existing roadway surface, stabilization fabric, additional layer of surface gravel, new pavements, gravel shoulders, ditching and striping. The following is a list of current reclamation projects within the City: 

  • 2025 Reclamation Project – Perkins Ridge Road – Garfield Road to West Shore Road. This project includes reclamation and reconstruction of the road with upgrades to drainage and some curbing installation. Surface paving of roadway and driveway matches scheduled for May/June of 2026. Shoulder gravel will be installed subsequently. 
  • 2026 Reclamation Project - Allied Road – Washington Street North to End. This project includes reclamation and reconstruction of the road with upgrades to drainage and some curbing installation. Manzer’s Fine Grade & Earthwork was awarded the bid and plans to begin construction the first week of May. 

Pavement Restoration Projects

These projects are performed on roadways that require a surface maintenance. Milling (removal of 2” of existing roadway surface) is completed prior to repaving where curbing is present. Where curbing is not present, the roadway is shimmed and repaved. Once the pavement is installed, the roadway is striped. The following is a list of current pavement restoration projects within the City:

  • Great Falls Plaza – Turner Street to Court Street. Work to begin summer 2026.
  • Turner Street – Joline Drive to Lillian Street. Work to begin summer 2026.
  • Bailey Road – Wilson Hill Road to Minot Town Line. Work to begin summer 2026.
  • Wilson Hill Road – Turner Town Line to Minot Town Line. Work to begin summer 2026.
  • Hatch Road – Minot Avenue to Garfield Road. Work to begin summer 2026.
  • Summer Street Extension – Summer Street to West Auburn Road. Work to begin summer 2026.

Miscellaneous Projects

The following are other current projects within the City:

  • Landfill Monitoring - This is an ongoing bi-yearly compliance to monitor the ground water at the Gracelawn and Ash Landfills.
  • MS4 Stormwater Permit -  The City of Auburn is regulated by MDEP to discharge stormwater into waters of the State (Androscoggin River). This is an ongoing yearly permit requirement.
  • 2026 Drain Repair and Investigation - The City continues to investigate the condition of its miles of underground drainage system. 
  • Lake Grove Park Basketball Court - Installation of a new basketball court at Lake Grove Park. 
  • Lake Grove Park Parking Reconstruction – Reconstruction of the parking lot at Lake Grove Park. This will also include upgrades to restroom facilities.

Locally Administered Projects

These projects are designed and built with coordination of the Maine Department of Transportation and the City of Auburn and includes Federal funds.

No LAPs at this time.

MDOT Projects

These projects are designed and built with coordination of the Maine Department of Transportation and the City of Auburn.

  • Court Street Mill and Fill - This project is the pavement restoration of Court Street from Union Street to Turner Street and managed by MDOT. Northeast Paving plans to pave this section in 2026.
  • Minot Ave, Union Street, Center Street & Turner Street - This project is the pavement restoration extending (mill/fill) from the rotary north on Minot Avenue, and extending through Union Street and Center Street to Oak Hill Road. Northeast Paving is contracted for this work through MDOT. Work on Minot Avenue and Turner Street will begin in 2026.
  • Western Avenue - Minot Avenue to Court Street. Maine DOT plans to mill and fill the road and improve pedestrian crossings in 2026.
  • Washington Street, Beech Hill Road, Danville Corner Road Signalization – MDOT advertised for bid the signalization project on March 11 and bids will open on April 1.  This project includes a fully signalized intersection of these roads

Projects in Design

The following are projects that are currently in design:

  • Turner Street Safety Project – Project to include changes to curbing and pedestrian crossings on Turner and Hampshire Streets.
  • Turner and Dennison Safety Project – Project to include changes to curbing, on-street parking, pedestrian crossings, and traffic calming measures. Scope changes being discussed between City and MDOT based on the public meeting. This includes investigation into intersection warrant analysis.
  • Lake Street and Hotel Road – This will explore geometry changes to the intersection and extend to Crest Avenue and Young’s Corner Road.
  • Turner Street Sidewalk – Design to explore all modes of transportation on Turner Street, from French’s Lane to the Lowe’s roundabout.

MDOT 3 Year Plan Projects

These projects are designed and built by Maine Department of Transportation with City of Auburn coordination.

Nothing at this time