The statute will ultimately be judged on whether it reduces accidents.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Costs for Gorham turnpike spur will be higher than anticipated
But the executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority says tolls from increased traffic will compensate for the added expense.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Estimated cost for Gorham connector: 60% more than expected
But Maine Turnpike officials believe the toll highway, projected to open in 2026, would still pay for itself.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Thanksgiving travelers can expect the heaviest traffic in years
And a looming storm may complicate things on one of the busiest travel days of the year.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland trying advanced stoplight technology on Franklin Street
The city is installing sensors at 10 intersections along the heavily used thoroughfare to assess the traffic and adjust signals in real time.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Safety of historic Falmouth intersection to be scrutinized
FALMOUTH — Town Manager Nathan Poore said it’s long past time to address some of the many safety and traffic issues at the intersection of Route 88 and Johnson Road on the Foreside. That’s why the Town Council last week agreed to hold a forum to discuss concerns that have been bubbling to the surface […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: We’ll all be safer on the roads with hand-held phone ban
Devices designed to command your attention are not fit for a driver behind the wheel.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Connecticut police release traffic statistics for holiday weekend
Connecticut State Police say troopers made more than 40 arrests for driving under the influence and issued about 500 citations during Labor Day weekend.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Kennebunk service plaza reopened after gas leak
A natural gas leak closed the entrance ramp to the northbound service plaza in Kennebunk along the Maine Turnpike.
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I-295 in Falmouth reopens following car fire
The car fire at mile 9 southbound in Falmouth caused major traffic delays Tuesday afternoon.