10/01/2026
ABBOT to GREENVILLE Highway Reconstruction:
As this $25.5 million construction contract comes to a close; I would like to recognize those who made it possible. MaineDOT administered the contract which was heavily supported and funded thanks to U.S. Senator Susan Collins office. This project employed hundreds of craft workers for 2 construction seasons and transformed the Moosehead Trail from a daunting journey into an enjoyable ride.
The project was managed by Site Super Nick Schmiedlehner (an Abbot Native), Project Manager Drew Straehle of Dover, project Foreman Alec Oelschlegel of Greenville. The paving foreman Jason Morse had countless 1600-2000 ton days of production which lead to a very fast turnover, with ride test results that put Gordon in a project ride bonus. The majority of our workers live in Piscataquis County, which brings a great level of pride for everyone involved.
-This is our home.
The project was delivered on time, with 25 days remaining under contract to complete our remaining punch list items.
Thoughtful planning nearly 18 months ago allowed us to complete this 24 mile project in about 200 days of construction.
I’m incredibly thankful for the crew that worked so hard to deliver this project for our neighbors, and local taxpayers.
Our subcontractors;
Withee Materials Testing
CA Newcomb: Guardrail
Fineline Striping: Line Striping
Allstate’s Construction- roadway Recycling
CNC- Sweeping
SuperiorConstruction- Recreational Crossings
Shawn Thyng Paving- Hand paving
Project Flagging- Flagging
Vortex- Basins
Trucking- BFP, Burgoin, Cleaves, Swihart, Duggan, S Hanscom, Burleigh, B+B, Hopkins, T-S Lee, Northill, Josh Smith, Rollins, Solon Express, R+R, In-Phase, Charco, Zitaner, Mason Lee, Family Affair, Roderick, Paradis and others.
Gordon Staff:
Alec O
Nick S
Kyle C
Tanyon G
Kyle P
Jake S
Chris C
Justin E
Cam M
Isaac A
Kurt G
Ethan S
Randy C
Scott M
Scott R
Kelly J
Charles A
Wade F
Scotty M
Eric C
Jason M Sr
Jason M Jr
Joey F
Nick R
Matt M
Greg F
Blake F
Jeremy B
Colin C
Greg D
Greg D
Paul R
Dan M
Derek S
Brandon B
Grant H
Travis B
Chris S
Drew S
Kemar N
Keville P
Marlon S
It takes a team to deliver a project like this and we have the best.
Thanks to everyone who endured the stop and go traffic and the daily lane closures.