Congestion is raising safety concerns for the Maine State Police, forcing troopers to adjust the way they respond to crashes and enforce traffic laws on the highway.
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Bill Nemitz: A crash course in life in the fast lane of I-295
Going too fast – or too slow – appears to be dangerous, a test drive suggests.
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Cleanup of lead contamination near I-295 bridges in Portland complete
The project drew scrutiny from a local lawmaker who raised concerns over pedestrians’ exposure to contaminated dust.
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Crashes rise along with speed limit on I-295 north of Portland
A Press Herald analysis of reported accidents between Falmouth and Gardiner finds 32 percent more in 2015 than in 2013 – before the switch to 70 mph. Officials are working to identify causes and solutions.
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Five crashes snarl northbound traffic on I-295 during evening commute
The accidents – four in Portland and one in Falmouth – caused major delays, Maine State Police say.
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Tractor-trailer crash snarls traffic on I-295 in Falmouth
The accident occurred early Sunday when the big rig fishtailed and went off the highway into trees, Maine State Police say.
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Car fire slows traffic on I-295 in Freeport
The incident occurred during the evening commute Tuesday, the fire chief says.
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Condition of woman injured in I-295 crash is upgraded
Kayla Littlefield, 21, was a passenger on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle that crashed Wednesday afternoon in Yarmouth.
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Less room to roam on Maine roads? Turnpike traffic continues in record numbers
The Maine Turnpike has been busier than ever in every month of 2016, thanks to low gas prices, sunny days and a better economy.
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More tree-cutting planned along Interstate 295
Maine transportation officials will thin out trees along the busy highway in Yarmouth and Freeport beginning this month.