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| Total Mileage in State: | 53 miles | |
| Northern End: | At I-95 (Maine Turnpike), in West Gardiner | |
| Southern End: | At I-95 (Maine Turnpike), in Scarborough | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 53 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | Kennebec, Sagadahoc, Cumberland | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | Falmouth Spur (Unsigned I-495), in Falmouth US 1A, in Portland US 1, in Portland I-95 South (Maine Turnpike), in South Portland |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | West Gardiner, Gardiner, Freeport, Yarmouth, Falmouth, Portland, South Portland | |
Southbound
- Section 1: Interstate 95 (Maine Turnpike) to Falmouth (Exit 11)
- Section 2: Falmouth (Exit 11) to Interstate 95 (Maine Turnpike)
Section 1: Interstate 95 (Maine Turnpike) to Falmouth (Exit 11)
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Merging onto Interstate 295 South from Interstate 95 South (Maine Turnpike) via Exit 103 in West Gardiner. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The speed limit on the ramp to Interstate 295 South starts out at 50 mph, as it will be approaching a toll plaza ahead. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Motorists are urged to check their brakes as the ramp prepares to curve to the south and approach the toll plaza for the Maine Turnpike. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Although you've now exited the Maine Turnpike, the West Gardiner Service Plaza can still be accessed via Exit 51 on Interstate 295 South, just beyond the upcoming toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Advance signage for Exit 51, which is immediately beyond the toll plaza for the Maine Turnpike 1/2 mile ahead. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The speed limit decreases to 35 mph approaching the toll plaza for the Maine Turnpike on Interstate 295 South. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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This sign lists the current toll rates for the various classes of vehicles pictured to the left. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South approaching the toll plaza coming off the Maine Turnpike. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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A closer view of the toll plaza coming off the Maine Turnpike on Interstate 295 South. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Again, the Maine Turnpike's West Gardiner Service Plaza can be accessed via Exit 51. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 51: ME 9 / ME 126 - Gardiner / Litchfield (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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South of Exit 51, the speed limit on Interstate 295 South increases to 70 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 49: US 201 - Gardiner (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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State-named Interstate 295 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 295 South. It's 8 miles to Richmond and 44 miles to Portland. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View on Interstate 295 South at mile marker 46. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 43: ME 197 - Richmond / Litchfield (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mile marker 42 on Interstate 295 South in Sagadahoc County. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at mile marker 40. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at mile marker 39. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 37: ME 125 / ME 138 - Bowdoinham / Bowdoin (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Another mileage sign on Interstate 295 South. It's 7 miles to Topsham and 32 miles to Portland. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mile marker 35 on Interstate 295 South in Sagadahoc County. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View on Interstate 295 South at mile marker 34. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 31A to Southern Maine Community College and Southern New Hampshire University. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Use either Exit 31A or Exit 28 to Brunswick. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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At mile marker 32, the speed limit on Interstate 295 South decreases to 65 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 31A to US 1 (Coastal Connector) toward Cooks Corner and Bath. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 31B: ME 196 West - Lisbon / Lewiston (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 31A: ME 196 East - Topsham / Brunswick (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South as it crosses the Androscoggin River and enters Cumberland County. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 28 to Bowdoin College. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mile marker 29 on Interstate 295 South in Cumberland County. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 28: US 1 - Coastal Route / Brunswick / Bath (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View on Interstate 295 South at mile marker 26. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at mile marker 25. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 22 to Bradbury Mountain State Park and Pownal. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View on Interstate 295 South at mile marker 23. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 22: ME 125 / ME 136 - Freeport / Durham (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 20: To US 1 - Desert Rd / Freeport (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mile marker 19 on Interstate 295 South in Cumberland County. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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A Rest Area and Tourist Info Center exist off Exit 17 ahead. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 17: US 1 - Yarmouth (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View on Interstate 295 South at mile marker 16. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 15: US 1 - Cumberland / Yarmouth (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 295 South. It's 4 miles to Falmouth and 9 miles to Portland. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View on Interstate 295 South at mile marker 13. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South approaching Exit 11 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 11 to Portland Jetport. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 11: Unsigned Interstate 495 West (Falmouth Spur) / To Interstate 95 (Maine Turnpike) - New Hampshire / Massachusetts (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
Section 2: Falmouth (Exit 11) to Interstate 95 (Maine Turnpike)
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 10: To US 1 / To ME 9 - Bucknam Rd / Falmouth (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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State-named Interstate 295 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The speed limit remains 65 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View on Interstate 295 South at mile marker 10. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at mile marker 9. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South as it enters the Portland city limits. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Upon entering the Portland city limits, the speed limit decreases to 50 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Trucks are prohibited on Baxter Blvd via Exit 10 ahead. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 9: US 1 South / ME 26 North - Baxter Blvd / Washington Avenue (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 8: ME 26 South - Washington Avenue (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 7 to the Civic Center and Old Port Exchange. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Also take Exit 7 to the Portland Waterfront, Downtown Portland, and Maine College of Art. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 7: US 1A - Franklin St (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Mileage sign listing the distances to the next four exits to Portland on Interstate 295 South. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 6B to the University of Maine School of Law and the University of Southern Maine. Take Exit 6A to Southern Maine Community College and the Arts District. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 6B: US 302 / ME 100 - Forest Ave (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 6A: ME 100 South - Forest Ave (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 5A to the Ballpark, Stadium, Ice Arena, and Expo Center. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Also take Exit 5A to Casco Bay Bridge. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 5A to Fore River Pkwy and the Portland Waterfront as well. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The Rail and Bus Terminals can also be accessed via Exit 5A. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 5B to Husson University. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 5B: ME 22 West - Congress St (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 5A: US 1A / ME 22 East - Congress St (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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South of Exit 5A, the speed limit increases to 55 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to South Portland. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 4: US 1 South - Main Street (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Take Exit 3 to Kaplan University. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 3: ME 9 - Westbrook St / Jetport (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 2: To US 1 South - Scarborough / Old Orchard (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at Exit 1: To Interstate 95 North (Maine Turnpike) - Maine Mall Rd (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View on Interstate 295 South at mile marker 1. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The speed limit decreases to 35 mph as Interstate 295 South enters the Scarborough town limits and begins its approach to the toll plaza for the Maine Turnpike. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Approaching the toll plaza for the Maine Turnpike, this sign shows that the toll rate for passenger cars was $1.00 at the time. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 295 South at the toll plaza for the Maine Turnpike in Scarborough. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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View on Interstate 295 South leaving the toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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As Interstate 295 reaches its southern terminus in Scarborough, its two southbound lanes become the ramp to Interstate 95 South (Maine Turnpike). (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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The ramp to Interstate 95 South (Maine Turnpike) will be reduced to a single lane ahead. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |
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Interstate 95 South (Maine Turnpike) as traffic from Interstate 295 South joins it. (Photo taken 8/7/17). |