Maine DOT’s plans for Arrowsic and Georgetown access road fall short of climate resilience standards

By: Slade Moore

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 1,706

Last Updated: 2 days, 4 hours ago

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The Maine Department of Transportation’s project to address flooding on Route 127 could provide a model for encouraging climate readiness, public safety, and the health of marshes damaged by roads, but Arrowsic and Georgetown officials are concerned that the department’s plans fall short of those goals.

The $5 million project plans to increase the height of about a half-mile of road and replace two culverts before its scheduled completion in December 2029.

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