Item 27

Authorize the Bureau of Bridge Design to amend the Interstate Bridge Agreement with the state of Maine to allow the Department to reimburse Maine for half of the increased construction costs totaling $3,700,000 from $173,000,000 to $176,700,000 associated with the replacement of the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge (NH Br. No. 251/110) carrying US 1 Bypass over the Piscataqua River between Portsmouth, NH, and Kittery, ME. Effective upon G&C approval, and continuing through construction, inspection, and final acceptance of the completed project. 100% Federal Funds (50% NH, 50% ME).