All traffic was stopped at about 1 p.m. for roughly 15 minutes, according to the Maine Turnpike Authority.
maine turnpike
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Turnpike Authority launches new roadside service with help from State Farm
The ‘Dial #999’ service will provide free assistance to turnpike motorists in need.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News
Traffic signal that backed up turnpike in Portland has been fixed
A malfunctioning light backed up traffic on Skyway Drive near Exit 46.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Two arrested on turnpike in Wells on heroin charges
Richard Mathieu, 43, and his passenger, April Umble, 37, both of Biddeford, are charged after police seize about 20 grams of the drug.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Trucker drove wrong way on turnpike for miles, police say
Police say Michael Crews drove the wrong way from Kennebunk to Saco without headlights.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Teens’ 30-mile joyride in front-end loader ends when police shoot out tires
Police say two 14-year-old boys stole the machine in West Gardiner and led officers on a chase that damaged two cars, including a cruiser, signs and other property.
Posted inMaine, News
Crashes snarl traffic on Maine Turnpike in Kittery
The four accidents on the northbound side of Interstate 95 appeared to be minor, a dispatcher says.
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inMaine, News
Massachusetts man dies in crash on turnpike in York
State police say he lost control of his vehicle at an exit.
Posted inMaine, News
En route to a record year, Maine Turnpike handles heavy July 4 holiday traffic
The turnpike authority recorded more than 1 million toll transactions on the highway from Friday to Monday, a 3 percent increase from last year.