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Why Salt and Brine are Key to Winter Road Safety

2/12/2026 Science and strategy combine to keep Maine’s busiest corridor clear and drivers safe during winter snow and ice storms.  

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Roadside Clearing Begins on I-95 Northbound in York County

2/9/2026 The maintenance work will enhance safety and occur along the northbound mainline between Mile Marker 17 and Exit 19, and from Mile Marker 23 to Mile Marker 32.4.  

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Why You May See Tree Clearing Along the Maine Turnpike

1/26/2026 Drivers on Maine Turnpike may notice tree clearing along the roadway. This work is part of a multi-year safety project.

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New Saco Exit 35 Now Open

11/3/2025 The first cars used the new interchange just after midnight

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Clarification on Future Restaurant Offerings at MTA Service Plazas

7/30/2025  Too early in renegotiations to know what changes will be made

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Maine Turnpike Authority Calls on Drivers to ‘Be the Highway Hero’ in New Road Safety Campaign

6/24/2025 Global Road Safety Week Highlights Local Commitment to Safer Roads  

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Maine Turnpike Prepares for Memorial Day Weekend Travel

5/21/2025 Special Appearance by Miles the Moose Scheduled for Friday, May 23

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Maine Turnpike Authority Addresses E-ZPass Lane Message Issue

3/21/2025 MTA will provide notice once the system is fully restored

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Maine Turnpike Authority Board Selects Andre J. Briere as Nominee for Executive Director

3/14/2025 Confirmation process now moves to the Maine Legislature

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Maine Turnpike Authority Reminds Drivers to Heed Flashing 45mph Signs for Safer Winter Travel

12/23/2024 While 45mph signs are advisory, State Police can still ticket for "imprudent speed"

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Maine E-ZPass Customer Service Center temporarily relocated due to construction

10/17/2024 The Center will close at 4:30 PM on 10/18 for the relocation

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Maine Turnpike Authority Warns of Smishing Scam Targeting E-ZPass Users

10/4/2024 MTA confirms that these messages are not legitimate

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Overnight ramp closures in Kittery

9/13/2024 Ramp closures start Sunday, September 15

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Maine Turnpike Authority appoints Interim Executive Director

9/5/2024 Search for new leadership underway

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Maine Turnpike Authority predicts slight traffic increase of 1% over last year’s Labor Day Weekend

8/28/2024 Miles the Maine Turnpike Moose to visit Kennebunk NB Service Plaza on Friday, 8/30

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Nighttime traffic stoppages on Turnpike in Auburn starting Monday

7/19/2024 Stoppages up to 25 minutes at a time for bridge construction  

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Update on the Gorham Connector Project: Public engagement process and permit application timeline extended

7/18/2024  Future public engagements will be announced with ample public notice

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Peter Mills stepping down as executive director in September

6/27/2024 Nationwide search will be conducted for next executive director

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MTA projects 2.1% increase in traffic for upcoming Holiday weekend

5/22/2024 Miles the Moose to visit Kennebunk NB Service Plaza 5/24 & shares info about PTSU with travelers  

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A Series of Overnight Ramp Closures at Exit 75 in Auburn Starting May 19

5/15/2024 Closures are Part of Pavement Rehabilitation Project of the Exit  

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Southbound Lane Closure at Mile 46 of Maine Turnpike for Emergency Repairs to Stroudwater River Bridge

3/15/2024 Repair work to center lane expansion joint expected to take three weeks

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Public meeting for proposed regional connector road to occur on Monday, March 25, 2024

3/12/2024 Open House from 4:30 to 6:00 PM, Presentation and Public Comment begins at 6:00 PM

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Daytime Lane Closure in Kittery

2/20/2024 Daytime Lane Closure and Exit 1 Closure in Kittery

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Dynamic Part-Time Shoulder Use System Testing on I-95 in Portsmouth and Kittery

10/31/2023 Messaging components for the new lane system will begin testing on Wednesday, 11/1/23 

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Overnight Closure of Exit 48 Northbound ON Ramp on 10/13

10/10/2023 Southbound ramps will be open  

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Maine Turnpike Authority’s Portland Area Widening construction in final stages

9/18/2023 One section with new third lane scheduled to open to motorists this week

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MTA predicts traffic increase of 2.9% over last year’s Labor Day Weekend

8/31/2023 Miles the Maine Turnpike Moose to visit Kennebunk Service Plaza on Friday, 9/1  

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