Gorham Department of Public Works

Municipal & State |
August 3, 2023

We hope everyone is getting out and enjoying these sunny days after weeks of rain.

There will not be any changes to trash in the coming weeks. Please continue to put trash curbside by 7 a.m. on your collection day. Please keep turnarounds free of vehicles and equipment. This hinders Casella getting in and out of roads safely and efficiently. If you have any questions regarding proper recycling or trash tag usage please call the office at 222-4950.

Upcoming/In Process projects:

  • Vortex will begin cleaning basins around Town starting 7/31/23.
  • Concrete work for the South Street Pedestrian Improvement project will start soon. Glidden Paving & Excavating will be the contractor used. This includes bump outs and concrete islands from the intersection of Main St & South St to Weeks Road.
  • The Plummer Road culvert project will begin on July 31 and will include replacing the old culvert with a new box culvert. This project will last approx. 4 weeks. Gorham Sand & Gravel will be the contractor used for this replacement. Detour maps have been posted on the Town’s Facebook page. The first phase will be installing crane mats over the Wescott Bridge to be able to get equipment and trucks onto Plummer Road safely. Breezy Meadow Way to the intersection of Plummer Road and Wescott Road will be closed to install the crane mats.
  • Wescott Road culvert project will follow the Plummer Road culvert project. Shaw Brothers will be the contractor used. More information to follow.
  • The Saco Brackett Intersection Improvement project is nearing its finish. This project, completed by RJ Grondin, included the widening of Saco Street to include a left turn lane & widening Brackett Road to include a right turn lane.
  • Cressey Road and Lovers Lane are currently being worked on by DPW, and Elm Street will be up next for road work. Abutter notices have been sent but please call the office with any questions, 222-4950.
  • Roadway striping will begin at the end of July and will last 1 week.
  • Portland Water District in conjunction with Gorham Sand & Gravel will be replacing the water main on Sebago Lake Road from Huston to Justice Way. The project will last approx. 4 weeks. Expect traffic delays.