“With a fully self-sufficient system and two-thirds of tolls paid by visitors, the current Maine Turnpike Authority structure is a very good deal for Maine. Replacing Turnpike toll revenue with state tax revenue would be equivalent to a 27-cent per gallon (or 90%) fuel tax hike in Maine. That just doesn’t make sense for the safety, wallets, or economic opportunity of all Maine people.”
“Calling the Turnpike ‘gold plated’ misses the point. It’s engineered for safety, sized for the traffic it carries, and vital to our economy, moving over half of Maine’s freight and visitors every year.”
“There’s a common misconception that the Maine Turnpike is supported by state tax dollars. In reality, it uses zero tax dollars. The Turnpike is funded entirely by tolls, a true user fee that ensures the people who rely on it help maintain it. That’s how we keep Maine’s busiest highway strong and dependable year after year.”At Maine Turnpike, our 400 Maine team members work to ensure your roads are safe, reliable, and ready for your morning commute, vacation, or moving your Maine-made goods to market, even in the worst weather conditions. We take our job seriously, and we are proud to serve Maine.
The Maine Turnpike is patrolled end-to-end by Maine State Police's Troop G, whose troopers use advanced radar, laser speed-monitoring, and aerial support to keep traffic moving safely and efficiently from Kittery to Augusta.
Maine Turnpike Authority’s dedicated Safety Patrol ensures stranded motorists get help, debris is removed, and incidents are cleared, all funded by toll revenue, not tax dollars.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the TMCC handles The center handles thousands of calls annually—including crashes, disabled vehicles, medical emergencies, debris hazards, and more. Using variable message signs, highway cameras, and advanced data systems, the TMCC keeps travelers informed of changing road conditions and helps make their journey safe and smooth.
Because every toll you pay is a user fee, those funds directly support these safety partners and keep Maine’s busiest highway safe for commuters, visitors, and professional truckers alike.
