Project: Topsham Bypass/Connector

Summary

The Topsham Bypass/Connector is a southeastward extension of Maine Route 196 built to provide direct access between I-295 and the Maine coast, and to relieve traffic in downtown Topsham.

Characteristics and Setting

Classification/Type Connector Highway
Transportation Mode Highway
Usage 21,545
Length (mi) 2.70
Economic Distress 0.75
Population Density (ppl/sq mi) 285
Population Growth Rate (%) 0.5%
Employment Growth Rate (%) 1.1%
Market Size 199,636
Airport Travel Distance (mi) 22.0000
Topography 10

Geography

Region New England/Mid-Atlantic
State ME
County Sagadahoc, Cumberland
City Topsham
Urban/Class Level Mixed
Local Area N/A
Impact Area N/A
Transportation System None

Timing

Initial Study Date 1994
Post Construction Study Date 2008
Construction Start Date 1995
Construction End Date 1998
Months Duration N/A

Costs

Project Year of Expenditure (YOE) 1998
Planned Cost (YOE $) N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $) $44,000,000
Actual Cost (2022$) $96,673,600

Pre/Post Conditions

NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$

Transportation

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Impacts

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Narrative

Topsham Bypass/Connector

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