About the MTA
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The history of the Maine Turnpike is a testament to Yankee ingenuity, foresight and pride. It was a modern marvel when it opened more than 60 years ago and it has established a tradition of excellence by incorporating the latest advancements in modern highway construction and state-of-the-art technology to keep pace with ever increasing traffic volumes. These high standards of operation have placed the Maine Turnpike among an elite group of the most highly credit-rated agencies in the nation and have resulted in consistently high marks on annual customer satisfaction surveys. There is much information contained within. We hope you continue to return to visit our web site and learn more about the Maine Turnpike. |
The Maine Turnpike Authority is a quasi-state agency created by the Maine Legislature in 1941, to construct, manage and operate the 109-mile, toll highway from Kittery to Augusta. Completed in 1947, the Maine Turnpike became the second superhighway built in America—the Pennsylvania Turnpike was the first. Since its inception, the Maine Turnpike has set national standards for the way it is financed, maintained and continually improved.