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

To help understand these items and preparing them, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has published Information on applying for permits for work in waterways or wetlands and a handbook providing guidance for the preparation of these two items at the same time.

To be announced