Here’s how to avoid the biggest traffic buildups on the Maine Turnpike.
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2 adults killed, 4 children injured in New Gloucester crash that shut down Maine Turnpike
An SUV that had pulled over after a trailer had detached from the vehicle’s hitch was struck from behind by another vehicle, police said. The wreck shut down southbound traffic for about 5 hours.
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Man injured after falling from roof of moving bus on Maine Turnpike
Witnesses told police that the New York man said he felt overheated and opened an emergency hatch before climbing atop the bus.
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Saco celebrates completion of new turnpike interchange
Officials say Exit 35 will help traffic enter I-95 more efficiently, ease congestion, and prevent weaving in and out of lanes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
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.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
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.