Holiday weekend traffic leaving Maine snarls I-95 near New Hampshire line

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Published
July 5, 2020

Holiday weekend traffic leaving Maine snarls I-95 near New Hampshire line

The Maine Turnpike Authority reported heavy southbound traffic volume extending from Wells to York and beyond for most of the afternoon and evening.
Published
April 14, 2020

Lighter traffic in Maine expected to make road work faster, safer

Traffic is down about 50%, allowing crews to close off more lanes and do more work during daylight hours.
Published
March 31, 2020

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.
Published
January 5, 2020

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.
Published
December 23, 2019

AAA predicts record-breaking holiday traffic in New England

The organization says nearly 5 million New Englanders will travel over the holidays, the most since it began keeping records 19 years ago.
Published
November 25, 2019

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.
Published
July 9, 2019

I-295 in Falmouth reopens following car fire

The car fire at mile 9 southbound in Falmouth caused major traffic delays Tuesday afternoon.
Published
June 19, 2019

Maine moves toward new law to make drivers keep hands off their cellphones

If the bill becomes law, Maine will join 19 other states and the District of Columbia in banning drivers from using a cellphone or other handheld device while operating a vehicle.
Published
May 24, 2019

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.
Published
May 15, 2019

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.