Town petitions DOT to lower Route 302 speed limit to 40 mph

Town petitions DOT to lower Route 302 speed limit to 40 mph

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Seeing significant development along Portland Road over the past year, as well as future construction starting soon, Bridgton officials will request a reduction in the speed limit to 40 mph from Beaver Creek Road to Sandy Creek Road. “Our philosophy is best to prevent and not to react,” Bridgton Planning Board Chair Deb Brusini told the Select Board Tuesday night. “The Planning Board could send this request to MDOT…