Network upgrades will cause half-day closures of motor vehicle offices; in Rockland, Feb. 13

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 10:15am

    AUGUSTA - The 13 branch offices of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be closed for half days on various dates throughout February and March, to allow for computer and phone system upgrades. BMV branch closures are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., allowing customers an opportunity to conduct business at the branch on the same day, from 1 p.m. until it closes at 4:30 p.m.

    The upgrades are part of the State of Maine Office of Information Technology Maine Network Modernization Project, which is to improve wireless security and networking equipment, as well as upgrade all telephones to VOIP. The entire State of Maine Wide Area Network is in the process of being upgraded by OIT and encompasses more than 390 sites. The work will result in infrastructure improvements that will allow for easier upgrades in the future, improved ability to bypass outage points, and better security overall.

    BMV BRANCH 

    (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) 

    Calais
    23 Washington St.
    Tuesday, Feb. 12

    Rockland
    360 Old County Road
    Wednesday, Feb. 13

    Rumford
    65 Lincoln Ave.

    Thursday, Feb. 14

     

    Topsham
    125 Main St.
    Wednesday, Feb. 20

     

    Ellsworth
    22 School St.
    Thursday, Feb. 21

     

    Caribou
    14 Access Highway
    Tuesday, Feb. 26

     

    Bangor
    1129 Union St.
    Wednesday, Feb. 27

     

    Lewiston
    36 Mollison Way
    Thursday, Feb. 28

     

    Scarborough
    200 Expedition Drive
    Tuesday, March 5

     

    Kennebunk
    63 Portland Road
    Tuesday, March 12

    Springvale
    456 Main St.
    Wednesday, March 13

     

    Augusta and Portland
     
    TBD

    The Department of the Secretary of State will post updates and reminders about the closure dates on its social media accounts, @MESecofState on Twitter and “Maine Department of the Secretary of State” on Facebook. Customers can also call the main office to check on the closure dates and times, at 207-626-8400. For more information about the Maine Network Modernization Project, please contact David Heidrich, OIT director of communications, in the Office of the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services via email or by phone: (207) 624-7800.