Highway Construction

Heavy and highway construction is another core capability of our firm. Over the years, Wyman & Simpson has completed several landmark infrastructure projects including: construction of the S.D. Warren railway at Cumberland Mills (1928) and the Augusta-Manchester Highway (1937) – one of the region’s first “modern” highways. As with our bridge construction division, we work well in challenging environments – whether it is a site with unique geographic or environmental characteristics, rigid project schedules or tight budget constraints. We do so striving to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Maine Turnpike- Exit 48

Owner: Maine Turnpike Authority

Contract Amount: $6.89 million

Completed: 2012

Reconstruction of the Exit 48 Interchange has included extensive work to the reconstruct the on ramps and approaches that connect the Maine Turnpike with several major thoroughfares in Westbrook, including Riverside Street and Larrabee Road. The project completed 2012, has included construction of a two-span bridge over the mainline to replace a bridge originally opened in 1955 when the turnpike was extended from Portland to Augusta.


Maine Turnpike ORT—New Gloucester

Owner: Maine Turnpike Authority

Contract Amount: 4.33 million

Completed: Scheduled for Completion Spring 2013

Work at the toll plaza consisted of removing four interior toll lanes and constructing one northbound and one southbound high speed open road tolling (ORT) lanes. The work included pavement, concrete, bridge mounted signs, overhead and cantilever sign structures, concrete barriers, guardrail, reconstruction of median openings, electrical work and lighting. This ORT project is the first for Wyman & Simpson and is the first of its kind in the state of Maine.