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Maine Turnpike authority

Published
May 27, 2023

More than 1 million vehicles expected on Maine Turnpike this weekend

The volume of Memorial Day weekend traffic may break a record, with lower fuel prices encouraging more motorists to hit the road.
Published
January 31, 2023

After years of traffic headaches, construction to begin on Maine Turnpike’s new Saco exit

The new exit is expected to open in 2025 about a mile south of the current Saco interchange, according to the Maine Turnpike Authority.
Published
December 19, 2022

Worker shortages put Maine plowing operations between a rock and a snowbank

Businesses are having trouble hiring enough drivers to clear lots and driveways, and the Department of Transportation also is understaffed heading into winter.
Published
August 3, 2022

Maine Turnpike’s Rand Road exit expected to reopen by Saturday

The on-ramp, connecting Rand Road to the turnpike, was closed for construction on Monday as part of the turnpike widening project.
Published
July 29, 2022

Why build new tollbooths if the Maine Turnpike plans a future without cash?

The Maine Turnpike Authority says going cashless will take time.

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Published
July 27, 2022

At summer’s peak, tourism has been a mixed bag so far in Maine

Visitors are still coming, but higher gas and other prices have some reining in their spending.
Published
July 14, 2022

Portland City Council takes stand against Gorham Connector

The council unanimously passed a resolution this week calling on the Maine Turnpike Authority to halt work on the four-lane toll highway until a rapid transit study is completed.
Published
June 10, 2022

Maine Turnpike exit in Portland to close for 4 days next week

Exit 46, the one closest to the Portland International Jetport, will be closed Sunday night through Wednesday night for reconstruction.
Published
April 28, 2022

GO MAINE ride-sharing program to highlight green travel options for any in-state vehicle trip

The program, which has promoted carpooling and vanpooling, is expanding its focus beyond daily commutes to meet the state climate goal of reducing the number of vehicle miles traveled in Maine.
Published
February 2, 2022

Change coming: Maine Turnpike plans to end cash toll collection

Technological advancements in recent decades have made the cash toll experience alien to many drivers.