--Motorists urged to practice safe driving with increased traffic on roadways --
Portland, Maine - Memorial Day weekend marks the kickoff to summer vacation season in Maine. Maine Turnpike Authority expects it to be one of its busiest weekends in years. More than 890,000 vehicles are anticipated to travel the Maine Turnpike over this Memorial Day weekend, an increase of 5.2% from Memorial Day weekend last year. Friday is expected to be the busiest day, with more than 294,000 vehicles; and about 210,000 vehicles are expected to travel the turnpike on Saturday.. From January through April 2015, the turnpike has seen a 3.12% growth in traffic compared to the same period in 2014.
With heavy traffic expected on the road this holiday weekend, the MTA is urging motorists to drive safely and take proper precautions during the summer vacation season. Here are some summer safety driving tips:
· Buckle up. Every Trip. Every Time. - Almost half of Maine’s recent highway deaths involved
