Interstate 295 (Maine)

Interstate 295 (I-295) is a 52-mile-long (84 km) auxiliary Interstate Highway in the US state of Maine from I-95 in Scarborough to I-95 in West Gardiner. The highway was designated the Richard A. Coleman Highway in 2015 by the Maine Legislature. The highway serves as a bypass of Lewiston–Auburn and serves the Portland metropolitan area. It takes a more direct route between Portland and Augusta, the state capital, than its parent I-95. It also is toll-free, unlike I-95, which carries the tolled Maine Turnpike.

Interstate 295

Richard A. Coleman Highway
I-295 highlighted in red
Route information
Auxiliary route of I-95
Maintained by MaineDOT
Length52 mi (84 km)
Existed1960–present
NHSEntire route
Major junctions
South end I-95 / Maine Turnpike in Scarborough
Major intersections
North end I-95 / Maine Turnpike in West Gardiner
Location
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountiesCumberland, Sagadahoc, Kennebec
Highway system
SR 238 US 302
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