Maine Turnpike authority
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2022
Westbrook council votes in favor of proposed connector road
The Gorham-Exit 45 connector project would decrease heavy commuter traffic in the city and have few other impacts, officials say.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2021
Westbrook council signals support of proposed connector road
The Gorham-Exit 45 connector project would decrease heavy commuter traffic in the city and have few other impacts, officials say.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2021
Rating agency expects Maine Turnpike to raise tolls by 29% in 2028
Fitch Ratings, a major bond rating agency, projects that the Turnpike will need to raise tolls to fund anticipated construction projects, including the Gorham connector.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2021
Investigators probe fire at Litchfield turnpike garage that caused millions of dollars in damages
Firefighters from at least 16 fire departments responded to the fire Thursday that burned down a wooden eight-bay garage at the Maine Turnpike Authority's Litchfield facility.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2021
Biddeford, state officials studying ways to alleviate traffic congestion on Route 111
A public meeting is scheduled for Dec. 14 to gather feedback from commuters impacted by traffic conditions on Route 111 west of Exit 32.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2021
For the 1st time in 9 years, Maine Turnpike Authority to raise tolls in November
To make up for lost revenue during the pandemic, the agency is seeking more money from highway users.
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PublishedSeptember 23, 2021
Toll collector injured when car slams into booth, catches fire
Maine State Police say Ethan Chase of Durham was driving while intoxicated when he lost control of his car and crashed into the tollbooth early Thursday.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2021
Maine Turnpike Authority predicts holiday weekend traffic will approach pre-pandemic levels
Labor Day weekend 2021 also will mark the end of a holiday tradition, with the new toll plaza in York set to open this month.
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PublishedJune 4, 2021
Turnpike authority delays opening of new York toll plaza until September
Replacing the Maine Turnpike's busiest toll plaza has been in the works since 2018, and was supposed to be completed this month.
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PublishedJune 1, 2021
Turnpike traffic bounced back to near-record levels on Memorial Day weekend
The turnpike authority said toll transactions for the 2021 holiday weekend were up by more than 66% from a year ago.