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Nickerson & O’Day of Brewer has submitted the low bid of $27.7 million for construction of the visitor information center and transportation hub at the Acadia Gateway Center in Trenton.

Brian Keezer, the Maine Department of Transportation project manager for the Gateway Center project, said the state has enough money set aside to cover the bid amount. That includes a combination of state, federal and private funds.

“We haven’t officially awarded it to them yet, but hopefully it works out,” he said. “It’s a big milestone for us, so we’re excited.”

Keezer said construction probably would begin in April or May. The target completion date is May 3, 2025.

Friends of Acadia (FOA) has been a major proponent of the Acadia Gateway Center since it was first envisioned more than two decades ago.

“We believe it will be a great resource for Acadia’s visitors by providing tourism information and access to the Island Explorer,” said Eric Stiles, president and CEO of FOA. “We are grateful to Maine DOT, the National Park Service and partners for advancing the project. The Gateway Center will be a tremendous asset.”

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