Yesterday, speeds on a portion of the Maine Turnpike were temporarily allowing speeds that rival jet travel. That is, if you believe everything you read on Twitter.
Speed limit between Exit 80 in Lewiston to Augusta are 485 MPH. https://t...
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At the request of the Maine State Police, speed limits on the Maine Turnpike from New Hampshire line (Mile 0) to the end of the Maine Turnpike at Mile 109 have been reduced to 45 MPH due to fog. Updates here.
Here we go! The 4th of July in Maine. We've just heard from Maine Turnpike officials who tell us this will be their busiest evah. Over 1.1 million vehicles are expected to travel on Turnpike, an incrase of 3% from last year.
PEAK TIMES THIS WEEKEND
10:00 AM on Friday traffic northbound is expected to be heavy, with the peak hours between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM. M...
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Safe travel if you're hitting the road this weekend. 930,000 vehicles will travel the turnpike between Friday and Monday.
The Busiest Times:
Friday: between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM northbound.
Monday: the York Toll Plaza southbound will have 55,000 departing Maine, with the heaviest times between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM...
Looking to save a little gas on your drive to work? The Maine Turnpike Authority and Maine DOT have a program promoting their GO MAINE free statewide commuter assistance program.
If you are heading out of Maine or coming back to the state using the Maine Turnpike after March 21 get your food, coffee and gas before you get to the Gray and Cumberland Service Plazas.