CURRENT CAMPAIGNS

Close the Gap: South Portland–Scarborough

1.6 miles – completes critical off-road section to avoid traffic on Highland Avenue and other roads.
The project will include two significant bridges that will highlight the new trail.
Ready for Construction! Final design and permitting completed, and all land easements have been secured
Next Steps: Construction bid due August 30, 2023
Result: 16+ miles of connected off road trail connecting Bug Light in South Portland to Thornton Academy, Saco

Over the River: Saco–Biddeford

3.1 miles – completes critical off-road section through the heart of the cities and connecting these communities to the existing Eastern Trail segments – 16 miles north of Saco and 6 miles south of Biddeford
Feasibility complete, pending engineering design
Next Steps: We are seeking support for engineering design and construction. This project has a big price tag due to the urban streetscape, but it is a priority and will create a significant alternative transportation route for everyone in these great cities
Result: 25+ miles through 7 communities

Blazing the Trail South: Kennebunk–South Berwick

The 11 mile section between Kennebunk and North Berwick is set to go out for engineering design bids in the next couple of months.
Survey on 11 mi. from Kennebunk through Wells to Pratt & Whitney in North Berwick completed
ET Feasibility study for Kennebunk, Wells and North Berwick completed in May 2022
Strong local support
Next steps: Engineering funded, Engineering design bid due Fall 2023. We are also working on securing a grant for construction in conjunction with the Maine Department of Transportation, and we hope to be building some of this new section soon!
Result: 11 miles added that will connect the towns of Kennebunk, Wells and North Berwick to the Eastern Trail.

Berwicks to the Border

This 16 mile section includes North and South Berwick, Eliot, York and Kittery.
We have secured the matching funds for a grant, and the towns involved have agreed they are excited to participate.
This work will provide a clear path for where the off-road trail would be built, any known constraints and the associated costs.
We plan to keep the on-road section up and running so we can offer two options of travel in this area.
Next steps: Necessary feasibility study work will start summer 2023, expected completion 2023.