U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Olympia J. Snowe today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a grant in the amount of $3,914,075 for improvements to the Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle.
“These funds are critical to helping the Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle complete the second phase of construction for Runway 1-19,” said Senators Collins and Snowe in a joint statement. “This money will be used to reconstruct a portion of the runway that has exceeded its useful life and is showing deterioration. It is important that this work be completed to help ensure that the people of Aroostook County have safe, reliable access to air transportation.”
In addition to the runway project, runway reconstruction will also include the replacement of high intensity runway lights, and the runway end safety areas for Runway 1-19 will be improved to comply with the runway safety area design standards.
Senators Collins and Snowe also expressed pleasure with DOT’s early determination. This early decision will allow Northern Maine Regional Airport to complete the work on schedule with the least amount of disruption to airport customers.
The Department of Transportation aims to improve safety and traffic mobility, protect the natural environment, and contribute to our overall national security. The DOT serves the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient transportation system that meets our national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people.
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