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About Lewiston Traffic

Lewiston and its twin city Auburn sit along the Androscoggin River in south-central Maine, forming the core of the state's second-largest metropolitan area with a combined population of roughly 60,000. According to U.S. Census data, residents of the Lewiston-Auburn area enjoy a relatively efficient transportation network, with an average one-way commute of approximately 20.7 minutes—significantly shorter than the national average of 26.6 minutes.

The two cities are connected by several bridges spanning the Androscoggin, and traffic patterns are shaped by the river crossings, the Maine Turnpike corridor, and the concentration of employment in healthcare, education, and manufacturing. The Maine Turnpike (I-95) passes through the eastern edge of Lewiston, providing the primary high-speed connection south to Portland (35 miles) and north toward Augusta and Bangor. Exit 75 (formerly Exit 12) serves as the main turnpike access for Lewiston via Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, while Exit 80 connects to the Auburn side.

During morning and evening commutes, the turnpike on-ramps and the Plourde Parkway corridor experience the area's heaviest congestion as workers head to and from Portland. Safety remains a priority for MaineDOT; historical data shows that lane departure remains a significant factor in regional safety, accounting for approximately 30% of all incidents on Maine roadways.

Key Routes and Commute Patterns

US-202 (also known as Washington Street and Main Street in sections) runs through the heart of both cities and carries the highest traffic volumes on the local road network. The route crosses the Androscoggin River between Lewiston and Auburn and serves as the primary commercial corridor, with heavy retail traffic particularly around the Marketplace Mall area and the intersection with Lisbon Street.

Lisbon Street is Lewiston's historic main commercial thoroughfare, running southeast from downtown toward the town of Lisbon. The corridor sees steady traffic throughout the day, with particular congestion near the Lisbon Street-Main Street intersection downtown. ME-196 (Lisbon Road) continues this corridor and connects to Lisbon Falls and the Coastal Connector route.

Sabattus Street runs northeast from downtown Lewiston toward the town of Sabattus and serves a dense residential corridor with numerous cross streets and commercial driveways. Morning outbound traffic and evening inbound traffic create localized delays, particularly near the intersection with College Street and the Central Maine Medical Center campus.

Winter Driving in Lewiston

Maine winters have a significant impact on Lewiston-area traffic. The region averages around 70 inches of snowfall per year, and winter storms can quickly reduce road capacity and visibility. The Maine Turnpike Authority and MaineDOT deploy plows and salt trucks during storms, but conditions can deteriorate rapidly, especially on bridges over the Androscoggin River where ice forms first.

Traffic cameras are especially valuable during winter months for checking road conditions before heading out. Key areas to monitor include the Veteran's Memorial Bridge and the South Bridge between Lewiston and Auburn, the Maine Turnpike interchanges where ramp conditions may differ from the main highway, and the hilly sections of Sabattus Street and College Street where snow and ice cause traction problems.

Lewiston-Auburn Bridge Crossings

The Androscoggin River creates a natural divide between Lewiston and Auburn, making the bridge crossings critical chokepoints in the local road network. The primary crossings include:

• Veteran's Memorial Bridge (US-202) — The highest-volume crossing, carrying Main Street traffic between the two downtowns. Congestion peaks during rush hours and around the adjacent shopping areas.
• South Bridge (Broad Street) — Connects South Lewiston to Auburn and provides an alternative to the US-202 crossing. Frequently used as a bypass when the Veteran's Memorial Bridge backs up.
• Bernard Lown Peace Bridge — Pedestrian and bicycle bridge connecting the Lewiston and Auburn riverwalk trails. Not a vehicle crossing but reduces pedestrian traffic on the road bridges.
• Longley Memorial Bridge (North Bridge) — Carries ME-11/ME-121 and provides northern access between the twin cities.

Any incident on one bridge tends to push traffic to the remaining crossings, and cameras on all approaches help drivers choose the best route across the river.

Using TrafficVision for Lewiston

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