Traffic & Transportation in Scarborough
Scarborough's transportation picture combines convenient regional airport and highway access with a real, current, large-scale local traffic-improvement project.
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Learn moreConvenient regional airport access
Portland International Jetport sits a roughly 10-15 minute drive from Scarborough.
A real, current 37-intersection traffic project
A real, current infrastructure project tied to The Downs redevelopment addresses longstanding traffic issues at 37 intersections across Scarborough, Gorham, and South Portland, expected to complete in 2026.
Genuinely car-dependent daily life
Notwithstanding I-95 and Route 1 corridor access, Scarborough runs genuinely car-dependent for most daily trips outside its small historic village centers.
Key takeaways
- Portland International Jetport provides convenient regional air access.
- A real, current, large-scale traffic-improvement project addresses 37 regional intersections, completing in 2026.
- Scarborough runs genuinely car-dependent for most daily trips.
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