It’s common for cars to ‘camp’ in the left lane and, on the Maine Turnpike, the center lane.
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Are Maine police allowed to use traffic cameras to remotely write tickets? | Fact brief
This spring, lawmakers introduced a bill that would create a pilot program allowing the Maine Turnpike Authority to use cameras to enforce speed limits in highway work zones.
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Maine traffic deaths are rising faster than the rest of the nation, new study says
Since 2014, annual traffic fatalities in Maine have increased by 37%, according to the national study by the nonprofit TRIP. State officials say those numbers may not give a full picture, though.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
86 new residences approved off Riverside Drive in Augusta
Despite some environmental concerns from residents, 42 duplexes and 2 single-family homes were approved by the Augusta Planning Board on the undeveloped land.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine saw more tourists than expected over Memorial Day weekend
More than a million vehicles traveled on the Maine Turnpike from Friday to Monday. Could it be a good omen for the rest of the summer season?
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Rain expected to dampen Memorial Day traffic in Maine
Despite predicted stormy weather and lower traffic volumes, Friday will still be the busiest travel day on the Maine Turnpike over the holiday weekend.
Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Local & State
See the roadwork happening on the way to Maine summer hot spots | Column
With construction season underway, here are the projects to look out for en route to the state’s travel destinations.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
I-95 south in Pittsfield to be closed Friday for repairs
Southbound traffic to be detoured to Exit 157 in Newport, and then to Pittsfield via Route 100 and Somerset Avenue.
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State offices opening late Thursday because of snow
The announcement of the 11 a.m. opening came ahead of a storm that could bring snow, sleet and ice to the state’s roads overnight into Thursday.
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Northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Augusta to be closed during several overnight periods
Officials: Closures this week are expected Wednesday night into Thursday morning and Friday night into Saturday morning. Next week, closures are expected Monday night into Tuesday morning and Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.