Crosses Back Cove | Opened 1960 | |
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Carries eight auto lanes; I‑295 / US 1 / SR 26 Similar Casco Bay Bridge, Fore River Sanctuary, Western Promenade, Cow Island - Maine, Henry Wadsworth Longfello | ||
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. 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.
References
Tukey's Bridge Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA