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  1. 2 hours ago

    🌉 Deer Isle Bridge 📆 Built in 1939 📏 2505 ft. long, 24.7 ft. wide 📐 85 ft. Clearance Below 📍 Spans Eggemoggin Reach, which connects Deer Isle and Sedgwick, Maine The Deer Isle Bridge was designed by David Bernard Steinman and Holton Duncan Robinson.

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  2. Retweeted
    Jan 3

    Earlier today, I had a blowout on I-295. Within minutes, the new safety service from was on the scene with safety cones, flashing lights and an impact drill. Andrew Palmeri is my new hero. What a terrific service.

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  3. Jan 3

    "The Breaking and Making of the Sarah Long Bridge” is the theme of a new art exhibit featuring 17 artists that begins TODAY! Should be an interesting exploration of the old and new SML that connects the communities of and . FMI:

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  4. Jan 2

    After two Maine State Police cruisers were rear-ended in the breakdown lane, enforcement of this law will be increased.  Since 2007 Maine has required motorists, by law, to move over and switch lanes upon seeing emergency lights.

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  5. Dec 31

    from all of us at MaineDOT!

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  6. 31 Dec 2018

    Guess we know what MaineDOT Snowfighters will be doing this ! If you don’t have to be out in the snow, please stay home! If you’re out ringing in the new year, it’s more important than ever to drive responsibly. Plan ahead! Latest forecast:

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  7. Retweeted
    30 Dec 2018

    A winter storm watch is in effect for parts of northern an eastern Maine for late Monday evening into Get your latest updates at Image courtesy of

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  8. 30 Dec 2018

    If you’re going out to celebrate the New Year, please party responsibly and plan a way to get home safely! Designated drivers, taxi's, car services -- ANYTHING other than getting behind the wheel if you've had a drink or two. Nobody In The Club Drive Tipsy this New Year’s Eve!

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  9. 29 Dec 2018

    50% of car crashes happen at night so cleaning your headlights can reduce the risk of a crash. Also, remember that newer cars with automatic lights don’t turn on the tail lights which further  reduces your chances of being seen. \

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  10. 28 Dec 2018

    … friends home from school, good times with family… Whoever you’re partying with, remember this - driving sober and without distractions will keep everyone safe on the roads this weekend.

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  11. 27 Dec 2018

    Inclement weather is expected tomorrow and it will affect the morning commute for many of us. Please, remember to ALWAYS adjust your speed for conditions.

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  12. 26 Dec 2018

    National statistics cite about 300 fatalities between Christmas and New Year’s due to drunk driving! Check out this 360 virtual reality video called "No Big Deal" showing the devastation of these unnecessary crashes.

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  13. 24 Dec 2018

    Tonight may be the night of the most important traffic alert of all – ’s travels! Check out to track his location in real-time. There’s all kinds of family-friendly content there as well! 👉

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  14. 23 Dec 2018

    MaineDOT offices will be closed on December 24th, 25th, and 26th for the Christmas holiday. We will re-open Thursday, December 27th. Our snow & ice control operation will continue as normal. Happy holidays & safe travels!

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  15. 22 Dec 2018

    There’s at least one holiday “gift”  that we all hope stays unopened! Please drive safely this winter so we can keep this one wrapped for another day!

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  16. Retweeted
    21 Dec 2018

    Drive safe, sober and focused this holiday season! These funny messages help remind us of the very serious responsibility we all have when we get behind the wheel. Nice work,

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  17. 21 Dec 2018

    Here are some of the highway safety messages you'll see out on the road this holiday season. Keep your eyes out for these and a few others that aren’t on social media!

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  18. 20 Dec 2018

    Holiday celebrations are in full force, but it’s important to remember to NEVER allow yourself, or others, to drive intoxicated. Even one life lost is one too many.

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  19. 19 Dec 2018

    MaineDOT is hiring a Senior Technician for our Maine Local Roads Center. The successful candidate will provide technical assistance and travel across Maine coordinating workshops for municipalities regarding roads and bridges. FMI:

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  20. 17 Dec 2018

    There’s a less visible staff fighting the snow and that’s our Traffic Management Center crew. Our dedicated traffic dispatchers work in shifts, 24/7, to keep our snowfighters and the public safe and informed! Hats off to this less visible team that is !

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