State and local officials gathered Friday to celebrate the completion of Exit 35 on the Maine Turnpike, marking the end of a major safety and traffic flow upgrade in Saco. The new interchange is scheduled to open to drivers on Monday, November 3.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held October 24, 2025, drew Maine Turnpike Authority leaders, city officials, and community members. The program included a flag-raising ceremony, remarks from state and local leaders, and music from the Saco Middle School Band directed by Nicole Wise. Representative Marshall Archer (D-Saco) led the Pledge of Allegiance before MTA Chief Administrative Officer Erin Sullivan and Executive Director Andre Briere welcomed the crowd.
Sullivan noted that this was the first Maine Turnpike exit ribbon cutting in 21 years, underscoring the significance of the project for both the agency and the region.
