In this issue
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
6 Leadership Transition: Building on Our Momentum. By Erik Wiberg
ON RAMP
10 Nation’s Largest Wildlife Overpass Breaks Ground in Colorado.
COVER STORY
12 Full Steam Ahead: Maine’s Rail Revival. By Betty Adams
MAINEDOT NEWS
18 Briefs from the MaineDOT newsroom.
20 MaineDOT Legislative Recap. By Meghan Russo
22 Charting the Road Aheadat MaineDOT. By Dale Doughty
ASSOCIATION NEWS
28 Annual Presque Isle Meeting: P.I. Connector Phase II Briefing.
32 Infrastructure Golf Tournament: Year 28 Brings Fun in the Sun.
MAINE NEWS
36 AGC’s Kelly Flaggy Honored by Mainebiz: “Outstanding Women in Business.”
GUEST COLUMN
40 Conway Scenic Railroad: Freight Railroading and its Benefits for Maine. By Jake Duffin
MEMBER NEWS
42 Cianbro Connects Communities Through the Ticonic Bridge.
46 MBTA Members Honored by Being Named “Best Places to Work 2025.”
EXIT RAMP
48 Celebrating the Turnpike Widening Ground Breaking: Looking Back 25 Years Later.
On the cover: Dave Swirk, President and Owner of the Conway Scenic Railroad.
Cover photo: Brian Solomon
