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State Now Says the Entire Machias Dike Needs to Be Replaced

Maine DOT ruled out alternatives after a year of community research, requiring exact replacement of the 150-year-old Machias Dike carrying Route 1 and utilities.

Summary by Bangor Daily News
The dike carries Route 1, utility lines and the Downeast Sunrise Trail across the Middle River. Recent storms have damaged the 150‑year‑old structure.

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State now says the entire Machias dike needs to be replaced

The dike carries Route 1, utility lines and the Downeast Sunrise Trail across the Middle River. Recent storms have damaged the 150‑year‑old structure.

·Bangor, United States
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Maine Department of Transportation reverses course on replacing Machias Dike

Following a year of study on possible fixes, MDOT now says the only option is a precise replacement of the ailing dike.

·Portland, United States
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WCSH broke the news in Portland, United States on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
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