Tukey's Bridge
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| Tukey's Bridge | |
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| Carries | eight auto lanes;   I‑295 / US 1 / SR 26 |
| Crosses | Back Cove |
| Locale | Portland, Maine |
| History | |
| Opened | 1960 |
Tukey's Bridge is a bridge connecting the neighborhoods of Munjoy Hill and East Deering in Portland, Maine. It is part of Interstate 295 and Route 1.
History
Several bridges by the same name have existed connecting the areas.[1][2] The current bridge was completed in 1960 and named for Lemuel Tukey, a tavern owner and tax collector from the Back Cove area of Portland in the late 18th century.[3]
References
- ↑ History of Trains in Portland University of Southern Maine
- ↑ Back Cove Bridge : Tukey's Bridge
- ↑ I 295 Interstate-guide.com
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