Maine Turnpike traffic volume hits record lows as economy slows

Traffic is the slowest in decades, officials said, showing the impact of COVID-19 on the state's highways.

Turnpike authority doubles pay to keep tollbooth workers on the job

Toll takers who are more vulnerable to infection are paid to stay at home, but those who keep working are paid extra.

Maine Turnpike Authority owed more than $824,000 in unpaid tolls

Thousands of vehicle owners have racked up tolls and fees in the past seven years, but there are barriers to collecting the money.

Turnpike overpass struck by equipment reopens with limits

The overpass at Exit 45 will remain open, but vehicle width limits will be in effect until a more permanent fix is found or the bridge is replaced as part of a project to reconfigure the exchange.

Open Road Tolling plaza coming to West Gardiner

Construction of the new tolling plaza has begun, aimed at making E-ZPass travel less congested at the I-95 and I-295 interchange.

Auburn turnpike exit closing Sunday night for paving

Woman killed, 2 men seriously hurt in crash that ties up I-295 in Falmouth

The woman, 26, was a passenger in the vehicle driven by Brannon McRae of Augusta. State police say other motorists reported the driver was speeding and driving erratically before the crash.

Heavy traffic is in this weekend’s forecast as summer season kicks off

Officials expect a record number of vehicles on the Maine Turnpike over the Memorial Day weekend, making the state's tourism industry cautiously optimistic about the coming season.

Maine highway agencies aim to ease traffic woes during Interstate 95 construction

Maine's turnpike authority and transportation department launch a campaign to minimize headaches caused by work on the York toll plaza and the Piscataqua River Bridge.

Portland scales back infrastructure upgrades because of soaring construction costs

Other cities and the Maine Turnpike Authority are also contending with construction prices far above what they had budgeted.