Proposed changes include a $1 increase – from $3 to $4 – for cash payers at the York toll plaza.
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Spring storm brings mix of rain and snow, wind gusts, vehicle crashes
The hills of western and southern Maine received 1 to 3 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph, leading to power outages in some areas.
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Remake of Maine Mall turnpike exit won’t change savings for some savvy drivers
The interchange will be reconfigured, but officials say slight savings for drivers who pay cash aren’t going away.
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State police won’t release pursuit policy in wake of turnpike chase that led to injuries, 2 deaths
Maine State Police cite a sweeping and flexible public records exemption in withholding the policy on how and when troopers are permitted to chase suspects.
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Topsham man charged with multiple felonies in high-speed turnpike chase
The York-area chase, which occurred in the southbound lanes, led to an accident in the northbound lane that killed a Falmouth couple.
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Tens of thousands traveled for winter holiday in Maine
Despite bad winter weather and an unrelenting pandemic, thousands of drivers were on the Maine Turnpike last weekend.
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Turnpike traffic crossing Maine border rose steadily in May
The warming weather and eased business restrictions correspond with a 53% increase in traffic through the York toll plaza from May 1 to May 31.
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Visitors are not yet coming to Maine, highway data shows
Maine Turnpike records continue to show big drops in traffic volume between 2019 and 2020.
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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.
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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.