Construction Projects 

Last update: August 8, 2024

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: 

• 2023 Reconstruction Project – Second Street - Mill Street to End and Dunn Street - Second Street to South Main Street.  This project includes reconstruction of road and sidewalk, pedestrian lighting, upgrades to utilities and realignment of the Mill Street and Second Street intersection. Surface paving of dead end and intersections scheduled for 8/8.

• 2024 Reconstruction Project – Fourth Street - Broad Street to End and Marian Drive - Broad Street to Sherwood Drive.  This project includes reconstruction of road and sidewalk, pedestrian lighting, and upgrades to utilities. Gendron began with water main replacement starting on Fourth Street at the Broad Street intersection and continues to progress south. Storm drain work will begin next week. Electrical work of light bases and conduit substantially complete and poles will be installed after road is paved. Gendron plans to start Marian Drive the week of August 19.

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: 

• 2024 Reclamation Project – South Witham Road – South Main Street to Harmons Corner Road and Harmons Corner Road – South Witham Road to Old Danville Road.  This project includes reclamation and reconstruction of the road with upgrades to drainage. Spencer plans to start with drainage the week of August 19. Reclaiming of the roadway will take place shortly after drainage is near complete. 

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:

• Hotel Road and Manley Road – Minot Avenue to Poland Spring Road and Hotel Road to Rodman Road. Gendron continues to raise structures (catch basins, manholes, water gates etc.) and began installing slipform concrete curbing. Final surface paving is scheduled for late September.
• Maple Hill Road – Lake Shore Drive to Beaver Road.  Spencer completed with underdrain and ditching along Maple Hill Road. Shim paving is completed. Surface paving to follow shortly after curb installation (select areas).
• South Witham Road – Penley Corner Road to Sopers Mill Road.  Spencer scheduled to begin work July 2024.
• Holbrook Road – North Auburn Road to Minot Town Line. Paving is completed with shoulder gravel installation remaining. 

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.
• 2023 Drain Repair and Investigation - The City continues to investigate the condition of its miles of underground drainage system. 
• Hillcrest Street Retaining Wall – Replacing the retaining wall on the curve on Hillcrest Street.  This work will include a new wall, guardrail, fence and some road/drainage. Hird Contracting is working on fine grading the base gravel of the roadway and scheduled first lift of pavement for 8/9.  Curbing installation will follow.
• BJ's Adjacent Retaining Wall - Replacing the retaining wall abutting BJ's on Mount Auburn Avenue. This work will include a new wall, sidewalk replacement, and minimal drainage. Hird Contracting scheduled to begin summer 2024.
• Lewiston Redundant Water Main – Lewiston contracted Gendron for the installation of a water main and will include work within Auburn.  Please refer to Lewiston’s website for project updates.
• Whitman Spring Road Paving - Spencer is teaming up with Public Works to improve Whitman Spring Road. The roadway was reclaimed and paved with first lift of pavement. Public Works will ditch the roadway and prep driveways beginning 8/12. Spencer will surface pave and then install shoulder gravels afterwards. Matches into driveways will complete the work and has yet to be scheduled.

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.

• Main/Mill/Broad Streets Intersection Project – This project includes ADA upgrades, geometric re-alignments and pedestrian safety improvements.  Project begins April 17. Daytime construction activities will take place between 9:00AM and 4:00PM and shall maintain one lane of traffic in each direction. Project is substantially complete. PROJECT IS COMPLETE.
• Hotel Road Reconstruction - Lewiston Junction Road to East Hardscrabble Road. Project includes full-depth reconstruction of the existing roadway. This section of Hotel Road will include widened shoulders to match the rest of the Hotel Road corridor. Detour using Kittyhawk Avenue will continue during working hours. Gendron is scheduled to pave 8/22/24.

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. Bidding for this project will be in October of 2024 with anticipated construction in 2025.
• Minot Ave, Union Street, Center 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. Bidding for this project will be in October of 2024 with anticipated construction in 2025.
• Youngs Corner Road LCP - This project includes the light capital paving resurfacing of Youngs Corner Road and Jackson Hill Road from Lost Valley Road to Center Minot Hill Road.

Projects in Design

The following are projects that are currently in design:

• Merrow Road - Hotel Road to Minot Avenue.  Project to include a turning lane at Hotel Road, improved geometric alignment, drainage, reclamation and reconstruction. Design completion planned for Fall of 2024 and advertise for bin in the winter, for 2025 construction.
• Turner Street Safety Project – Project to include changes to curbing, on street parking, and pedestrian crossings on Turner from Court Street to Hampshire Street.
• Turner and Dennison Safety Project – Project to include changes to curbing, on street parking, pedestrian crossings, and traffic calming measures.  
• Court Street - Minot Avenue to Union Street. Project will be designed and built by Maine Department of Transportation.

MDOT 3 Year Plan Projects

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

• 2025 High/Academy/Main Streets Mill/Fill – This project includes the pavement resurfacing along the route from Minot Avenue to Mill Street by High Street, Academy Street, and Main Street.  

Potential Projects in the Queue for Next Year

These projects are planned for 2025 construction season and mostly designed in-house. Scopes may change after bids are received to meet the available CIP funds.

• 2025 Reconstruction Project – Project limits include: Granite Street from Fern Street to Hillsdale Street, Hillsdale Street from Granite Street to Lake Street, Davis Avenue from Lake Street to End, and Loring Avenue from South Main Street to Seventh Street.
• 2025 Reclamation Project – Project limits include: Blanchard Road from Route 4 to END, Hersey Hill Road from North Auburn Road to Minot Town Line, and Perkins Ridge Road from Garfield Road to West Shore Road.
• 2025 Resurfacing Project – Project limits include: Pownal Road from Old Danville Road to Trapp Road, Sopers Mill Road from Penley Corner Road to Town Line, and Trapp Road from Pownal Road to Town Line.
• 2025 Merrow Road Project – Project limits include: Merrow Road from Hotel Road to Minot Avenue.
• 2025 MDOT MPI Project – Project limits include: Mount Auburn Avenue from BJs Entrance to Turner Street (mill/fill), Spring Street from Court Street to Elm Street (mill/fill), and North Auburn Road from West Auburn Road to Johnson Road (shim/overlay).

For complete details on any City of Auburn project, click on "Bid Notices" in the left column of this page, and visit the "Closed Bid" section