MaineDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
are conducting this study to:

1. Improve regional system linkage
2. Improve safety
3. Improve the current and future flow of traffic and the shipment of goods between I-395
   and Route 9
4. Avoid and minimize adverse impacts to natural, social, cultural, and economic resources and features

It is envisioned that the results would be the construction of a new two-lane road from I-395 to Route 9 to the east of East Eddington or improvements to existing roads. If a new two-lane road is constructed, it would be a limited-access road crossing over or under the intersecting streets. The only exception could be a new interchange with Route 1A.

MaineDOT and the FHWA are preparing two primary items:

• an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Maine Sensible Transportation Policy Act
• a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Section 404 Permit Application

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has published a handbook providing guidance for the preparation of these two items at the same time.

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