Officials say Exit 35 will help traffic enter I-95 more efficiently, ease congestion, and prevent weaving in and out of lanes.
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A Portland neighborhood hammered for decades by highway noise may finally see a fix
In the wake of the failed Gorham Connector proposal, the Maine Turnpike Authority is taking steps to communicate more about projects and long-term plans. Residents of outer Forest Avenue may be among the first to benefit.
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Man hit by truck on turnpike in Biddeford; police say he was running from them
The Ellsworth man was seriously injured when he was hit Sunday night near Exit 32.
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Fewer Canadians traveling Maine Turnpike this summer
The average daily volume of Canadian motorists paying cash at tollbooths from May through August fell 43%, from 2,377 in 2024 to 1,339 this year.
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Do drivers still have to pay Maine Turnpike tolls if the booth is unattended? | Fact brief
The Maine Turnpike Authority says anywhere from 10% to 25% of motorists pay using cash, depending on the toll plaza.
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Does Maine law require highway drivers to keep right except to pass? | Fact brief
It’s common for cars to ‘camp’ in the left lane and, on the Maine Turnpike, the center lane.
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New turnpike director outlines goals for Maine’s ‘economic backbone’
Andre Briere, executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority, said he’s committed to bolstering trust, transparency, efficiency — and service plaza food options.
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How being ‘Vacationland’ affects Maine’s population, traffic and income every summer
Nearly 8 million people visited Maine in summer 2024, bringing heaps of revenue to the state’s tourism sector but also traffic backups that often annoy locals.
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Maine Turnpike courts Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A for service plaza upgrades
The turnpike’s new executive director has reopened contract negotiations with the company that runs five service plazas along the toll highway.
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Goats recaptured after escape onto Maine Turnpike
After a farm trailer became disconnected from the truck towing it, 15 goats escaped onto the road and slowed traffic for nearly an hour.