Wednesday, June 30, 2004

Best kept secret in Maine.
Saving money on the turnpike and traveling up the coast.



The Turnpike and 295 have changed. see a pdf from the Maine DOT and an article at the Portland guide at About.com.

The turnpike used to be 95 to 495 to Augusta then back to 95. Well it turns out that it’s now 95 all the way through. With just a little inside knowledge you can save yourself a little cash and continue to travel up the coast on an interstate, rather than head inland some. It’s even a straighter shot to the capital.

You can leave 95 onto 295 into Portland at Exit 45 old Exit 7 for free. From there you can avoid any tolls up to Augusta. You also get closer to the coast.

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