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{{Short description|State highway in Kennebec, Waldo, and Hancock counties in Maine, US}}
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|terminus_a={{jct|state=ME|ME|8|ME|11|ME|27}} in [[Augusta, Maine|Augusta]]
|terminus_a={{jct|state=ME|ME|8|ME|11|ME|27}} in [[Augusta, Maine|Augusta]]
|terminus_b={{jct|state=ME|ME|102|ME|198}} in [[Mount Desert, Maine|Mount Desert]]
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|junction={{jct|state=ME|I|95}} in Augusta<br>
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*{{jct|state=ME|US|201|ME|100}} in Augusta
{{jct|state=ME|US|202|ME|9}} from Augusta to [[China, Maine|China]]<br>
*{{jct|state=ME|US|202|ME|9}} from Augusta to [[China, Maine|China]]
{{jct|state=ME|US|1}} from [[Belfast, Maine|Belfast]] to [[Ellsworth, Maine|Ellsworth]]<br>
*{{jct|state=ME|US|1}} from [[Belfast, Maine|Belfast]] to [[Ellsworth, Maine|Ellsworth]]
{{jct|state=ME|ME|15}} from [[Bucksport, Maine|Bucksport]] to [[Orland, Maine|Orland]]<br>
*{{jct|state=ME|ME|15}} from [[Bucksport, Maine|Bucksport]] to [[Orland, Maine|Orland]]
{{jct|state=ME|ME|102|ME|198}} in [[Bar Harbor, Maine|Bar Harbor]]
({{jct|state=ME|ME|102|ME|198}} in [[Bar Harbor, Maine|Bar Harbor]]
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'''State Route 3''' (abbreviated '''SR 3''') is a {{Convert|120.67|mi|km|adj=on}} long [[Maine State Highway System|state highway]] located in southern [[Maine]]. Its western terminus is at [[Maine State Route 8|State Route 8]], [[Maine State Route 11|State Route 11]] and [[Maine State Route 27|State Route 27]] in [[Augusta, Maine|Augusta]]. Its eastern terminus is at [[Maine State Route 102|State Route 102]] and [[Maine State Route 198|State Route 198]] in [[Mount Desert, Maine|Mount Desert]].
'''State Route 3''' ('''SR 3''') is a {{Convert|120.67|mi|km|adj=mid|-long}} [[Maine State Highway System|state highway]] located in southern [[Maine]]. It is a major interregional highway, connecting the [[Interstate 95 in Maine|Interstate 95]] corridor to the [[East Coast of the United States|Atlantic coast]]. The western terminus is at [[Maine State Route 8|SR 8]], [[Maine State Route 11|SR 11]] and [[Maine State Route 27|SR 27]] in [[Augusta, Maine|Augusta]] and the eastern terminus is at [[Maine State Route 102|SR 102]] and [[Maine State Route 198|SR 198]] in [[Mount Desert, Maine|Mount Desert]]. Major cities and towns along the length of SR 3 include Augusta, [[Belfast, Maine|Belfast]], [[Ellsworth, Maine|Ellsworth]], and [[Bar Harbor, Maine|Bar Harbor]].

As its single-digit number indicates, it is a major regional highway, connecting the [[Interstate 95 in Maine|Interstate 95]] corridor to the [[East Coast of the United States|Atlantic coast]]. Major cities and towns along the length of SR 3 include [[Augusta, Maine|Augusta]], [[Belfast, Maine|Belfast]], [[Ellsworth, Maine|Ellsworth]], and [[Bar Harbor, Maine|Bar Harbor]].

Nearly one-third of the overall length of SR 3 is overlapped by [[U.S. Route 1 in Maine|U.S. Route 1]].


== Route description ==
== Route description ==
[[File:ME3endInt95nsSigns (35089919084).jpg|thumb|left|Western terminus in Augusta in 2013, before extension to Civic Center Drive was completed]]
SR 3 begins at Civic Center Drive ([[Maine State Route 8|SR 8]] / [[Maine State Route 11|SR 11]] / [[Maine State Route 27|SR 27]]) in the northwest corner of Augusta. SR 3 heads east using the Augusta Bypass, a controlled-access road completed in 2004 to alleviate congestion in the city center caused by traffic headed to and from [[Interstate 95 in Maine|I-95]]. The bypass ends at North Belfast Avenue ([[U.S. Route 202|US 202]] / [[Maine State Route 9|SR 9]]) on the east end of Augusta. SR 3 runs concurrently with US 202 and SR 9 (the Belfast Road) to the village of [[South China, Maine|South China]], where US 202 and SR 9 split to the north. SR 3 continues east to the city of [[Belfast, Maine|Belfast]], where it interchanges with [[U.S. Route 1 in Maine|US 1]] west of downtown.
SR 3 begins at Civic Center Drive ([[Maine State Route 8|SR 8]]/[[Maine State Route 11|SR 11]]/[[Maine State Route 27|SR 27]]) in the northwest corner of Augusta. SR 3 heads east using the Augusta Bypass, a controlled-access road completed in 2004 to alleviate congestion in the city center caused by traffic headed to and from [[Interstate 95 in Maine|I-95]]. The bypass ends at North Belfast Avenue ([[U.S. Route 202|US 202]]/[[Maine State Route 9|SR 9]]) on the east end of Augusta. SR 3 runs concurrently with US 202 and SR 9 (the Belfast Road) to the village of [[South China, Maine|South China]], where US 202 and SR 9 split to the north. SR 3 continues east to the city of [[Belfast, Maine|Belfast]], where it interchanges with [[U.S. Route 1 in Maine|US 1]] west of downtown.


US 1 and SR 3 run concurrently for over {{Convert|39|mi|km}} from Belfast through [[Bucksport, Maine|Bucksport]], crossing the [[Penobscot Narrows Bridge]] over the [[Penobscot River]]. [[Maine State Route 15|SR 15]] joins US 1 and SR 3 in downtown Bucksport and splits to the south in [[Orland, Maine|Orland]] after {{Convert|4.4|mi|km}}. US 1 and SR 3 continue along the Acadia Highway to the city of [[Ellsworth, Maine|Ellsworth]].
US 1 and SR 3 run concurrently for over {{Convert|39|mi|km}} from Belfast through [[Bucksport, Maine|Bucksport]], crossing the [[Penobscot Narrows Bridge]] over the [[Penobscot River]]. [[Maine State Route 15|SR 15]] joins US 1 and SR 3 in downtown Bucksport and splits to the south in [[Orland, Maine|Orland]] after {{Convert|4.4|mi|km}}. US 1 and SR 3 continue along the Acadia Highway to the city of [[Ellsworth, Maine|Ellsworth]].


SR 3 leaves US 1 at The Triangle, an intersection at the south end of Ellsworth that has been the center of numerous traffic problems within that city [http://www.ellsworthamerican.com/archive/2005/08-04-05/ea_bypass_08-04-05.html]. Continuing south through [[Trenton, Maine|Trenton]], the route crosses a [[causeway]] to [[Mount Desert Island]] and intersects with [[Maine State Route 102|SR 102]] and [[Maine State Route 198|SR 198]], which run along the island's western side.
SR 3 leaves US 1 at The Triangle, an intersection at the south end of Ellsworth that has been the center of numerous traffic problems within that city [http://www.ellsworthamerican.com/archive/2005/08-04-05/ea_bypass_08-04-05.html]. Entering the [[Trenton, Maine|Trenton]] township, the remainder of the route is designated as the [[National Scenic Byway|Acadia All-American Road]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/byways/byways/13791|title=Acadia All-American Road|website=|publisher=[[United States Department of Transportation]]|accessdate=November 11, 2022}}</ref> Continuing south through Trenton, the route crosses a [[causeway]] to [[Mount Desert Island]] and intersects with [[Maine State Route 102|SR 102]] and [[Maine State Route 198|SR 198]], which run along the island's western side.


SR 3 turns east follows the eastern shore to the tourist town of [[Bar Harbor, Maine|Bar Harbor]], then continues south through [[Acadia National Park]] to the village of [[Northeast Harbor, Maine|Northeast Harbor]]. SR 3 intersects with [[Maine State Route 198|SR 198]] and turns north towards the village of [[Somesville, Maine|Somesville]]. SR 3 and SR 198 intersect with SR 102 in Somesville; SR 3 ends and SR 198 turns north onto SR 102, eventually meeting SR 3 again near the Mount Desert Island causeway.
SR 3 turns east follows the eastern shore to the tourist town of [[Bar Harbor, Maine|Bar Harbor]], then continues south through [[Acadia National Park]] to the village of [[Northeast Harbor, Maine|Northeast Harbor]]. SR 3 intersects with [[Maine State Route 198|SR 198]] and turns north towards the village of [[Somesville, Maine|Somesville]]. SR 3 and SR 198 intersect with SR 102 in Somesville; SR 3 ends and SR 198 turns north onto SR 102, eventually meeting SR 3 again near the Mount Desert Island causeway.


On the southern end of Mount Desert Island, and along the concurrency with SR 198, SR 3 signs lack directional indicators. This was intentionally done to avoid confusion, as a motorist on the southern part of the island driving on SR 3 west is actually traveling ''east'' (and vice versa). SR 3 signs along this stretch have "Route" in place of directional banners. Directional signs begin appearing westbound, and stop appearing eastbound, just east of Seal Harbor when the highway begins to loop around the island.
On the southern end of Mount Desert Island, and along the concurrency with SR 198, SR 3 signs lack directional indicators. This was intentionally done to avoid confusion, as a motorist on the southern part of the island driving on SR 3 westbound is actually traveling ''east'' (and vice versa). SR 3 signs along this stretch have "Route" in place of directional banners. Directional signs begin appearing westbound and stop appearing eastbound just east of Seal Harbor when the highway begins to loop around the island.


== History ==
== History ==
When originally designated in 1933, the western terminus of SR 3 was located in downtown Portland. It was overlaid on sections of SR 26, SR 4 and SR 11 between Portland and Augusta. In 1946-7, the western portion of the route was truncated to Augusta and its western terminus was moved to the intersection of Bangor Street and North Belfast Avenue, where it began cosigned with US 202 / SR 9.
When originally designated in 1933, the western terminus of SR 3 was located in downtown [[Portland, Maine|Portland]]. It was cosigned on sections of [[Maine State Route 26|SR 26]], [[Maine State Route 4|SR 4]] and [[Maine State Route 11|SR 11]] between Portland and Augusta. In 1946-7, the western portion of the route was truncated to Augusta and its western terminus was moved to the intersection of Bangor Street and North Belfast Avenue, where it began cosigned with US 202 and SR 9.

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In 2004, the Augusta Bypass was completed, providing a connection between I-95 and points east without the need to traverse downtown Augusta. SR 3 was rerouted onto the new bypass, proceeding northwest to a new interchange at exit 113. The bypass connected to North Belfast Avenue where SR 3 joined US 202 / SR 9 and continued its existing route eastward.


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In 2004, the Augusta Bypass was completed, providing a connection between I-95 and points east which bypasses downtown Augusta. SR 3 was rerouted onto the new bypass, proceeding northwest to a new interchange at exit 113. The bypass connected to North Belfast Avenue where SR 3 joined US 202/SR 9 and continued its existing route eastward.
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In 2013, the bypass was extended west of I-95 to connect with Old Belgrade Road and serve the new [[Alfond Center for Health]] and Cancer Center..<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.kjonline.com/news/Two_new_roundabouts_at_Interstate_95_exit_113_open_in_north_Augusta_.html|title=Two new roundabouts at Interstate 95 exit 113 open in north Augusta|date=2013-10-28|work=Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel|access-date=2017-09-23|language=en-US}}</ref> The Exit 113 interchange was reconfigured to provide full access and SR 3 was extended along the northern segment of Old Belgrade Road to its present western terminus at Civic Center Drive (SR 8 / SR 11 / SR 27), adding {{Convert|1.48|mi|km}} to its overall length.


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In 2013, the bypass was extended west of I-95 to connect with Old Belgrade Road and serve the new [[Alfond Center for Health]] and Cancer Center.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.kjonline.com/news/Two_new_roundabouts_at_Interstate_95_exit_113_open_in_north_Augusta_.html|title=Two new roundabouts at Interstate 95 exit 113 open in north Augusta|date=2013-10-28|work=Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel|access-date=2017-09-23|language=en-US}}</ref> The Exit 113 interchange was reconfigured to provide full access and SR 3 was extended along the northern segment of Old Belgrade Road to its present western terminus at Civic Center Drive (SR 8/SR 11/SR 27).
East of Augusta, the routing of SR 3 has remained unchanged.


==Junction list==
==Junction list==
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{{MEint
|county=Kennebec
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|notes=Western terminus
|notes=Western terminus
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|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|104|name1=West River Road|city1=Sidney|location2=[[Augusta, Maine|Augusta Riverfront]]|location3=Cancer Center}}
|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|104|name1=West River Road|city1=Sidney|location2=[[Augusta, Maine|Augusta Riverfront]]|location3=Cancer Center}}
}}
}}
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{{MEint
{{Jctbridge|mile=2.94|bridge=Third Bridge over the [[Kennebec River]]|mile2=3.06}}{{MEint
|mile=3.25
|mile=3.25
|road={{jct|state=ME|US|201|ME|100|name2=Riverside Drive|city1=Winslow|location2=[[Augusta, Maine|Augusta East Side Business District]]|city3=Camden|city4=Rockland}}
|road={{jct|state=ME|US|201|ME|100|name2=Riverside Drive|city1=Winslow|areadab1=CDP|location2=[[Augusta, Maine|Augusta East Side Business District]]|city3=Camden|areadab3=CDP|city4=Rockland}}
}}
}}
{{MEint
{{MEint
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|road={{jct|state=ME|US|202|ME|9|dir2=west|name2=North Belfast Avenue|city1=South China|city2=Belfast}}
|road={{jct|state=ME|US|202|ME|9|dir2=west|name2=North Belfast Avenue|city1=South China|city2=Belfast}}
|notes=Western terminus of US 202 / SR 9 concurrency
|notes=Western terminus of US 202 / SR 9 concurrency
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}}
}}{{Jctbridge|location=Vassalboro|mile=10.48|mile2=12.41|bridge=No major junctions|state=ME}}{{MEint
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{{MEint
|location=China
|location=China
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|lspan=3
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|mile=13.34
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|type=concur
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|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|32|dir1=north|name1=Vassalboro Road|city1=Winslow|areadab1=CDP}}
|notes=Western terminus of SR 32 concurrency
|notes=Western terminus of SR 32 concurrency
}}
}}
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|notes=Eastern terminus of US 202 / SR 9 concurrency
|notes=Eastern terminus of US 202 / SR 9 concurrency
}}
}}
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{{MEint
{{Jctbridge|state=ME|county=Waldo|cspan=13|location=Palermo|bridge=No major junctions|mile=19.96|mile2=25.80}}{{MEint
|county=
|county=Waldo
|cspan=
|cspan=7
|location=Liberty
|location=Liberty
|mile=29.84
|mile=29.84
|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|220|city1=Liberty|city2=Thorndike}}
|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|220|city1=Liberty|city2=Thorndike}}
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}}{{Jctbridge|state=ME|location=Montville|bridge=No major junctions|mile=30.00|mile2=33.93|bspan=3}}{{Jctbridge|state=ME|location=Searsmont|mile=33.93|mile2=37.31|bridge=No major junctions}}{{Jctbridge|state=ME|location=Morrill|mile=37.31|mile2=38.80|bridge=No major junctions}}
{{MEint
{{MEint
|location=Belmont
|location=Belmont
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{{MEint
{{MEint
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|location=Belfast
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|lspan=3
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|mile=46.05
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|road={{jct|state=ME|US|1|dir1=south|ME|52|city1=Camden|areadab1=CDP|city2=Rockland|to2=to}}
|notes=Western terminus of US 1 concurrency
|notes=Western terminus of US 1 concurrency
|mile2=46.10}}
|mile2=46.10
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{{MEint
{{MEint
|mile=46.60
|mile=46.60
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|notes=Interchange; westbound exit and eastbound entrance via High Street; southern terminus of SR&nbsp;7 / eastern terminus of SR 137
|notes=Interchange; westbound exit and eastbound entrance via High Street; southern terminus of SR&nbsp;7 / eastern terminus of SR 137
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}}
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{{MEint
|mile=46.99
|bridge=Veteran's Memorial Bridge over the [[Passagassawakeag River]]
|mile2=47.24}}
{{MEint
{{MEint
|mile=47.40
|mile=47.40
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|notes=Southern terminus of SR&nbsp;141
|notes=Southern terminus of SR&nbsp;141
}}
}}
{{MEint
{{Jctbridge|state=ME|location=Searsport|mile=49.77|mile2=56.05|bridge=No major junctions}}{{MEint
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|mile=56.83
|mile=56.83
|road={{jct|state=ME|US|1A|dir1=north|name1=Bangor Road|dab1=Bangor|city1=Winterport|city2=Bangor}}
|road={{jct|state=ME|US|1A|dir1=north|name1=Bangor Road|dab1=Bangor|city1=Winterport|areadab1=CDP|city2=Bangor}}
|notes=Southern terminus of US&nbsp;1A
|notes=Southern terminus of US&nbsp;1A
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|notes=Eastern terminus of SR&nbsp;174
|notes=Eastern terminus of SR&nbsp;174
}}
}}
{{Jctbridge
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{{MEint
|river=[[Penobscot River]]
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|county2=Hancock
|location1=Prospect
|location2=Verona Island
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|mile=63.05
|bridge=[[Penobscot Narrows Bridge]] over the [[Penobscot River]]
|bridge=[[Penobscot Narrows Bridge]]
|mile2=63.26}}
|mile2=63.26
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{{MEint
{{MEint
|county=Hancock
|county=Hancock
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|cspan=16
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|mile=64.27
|mile2=64.46
|bridge=Verona Bridge over the Eastern Channel
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{{MEint
|location=Bucksport
|location=Bucksport
|mile=64.51
|mile=64.51
|type=concur
|type=concur
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|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|15|dir1=north|name1=Main Street|city1=Bucksport|areadab1=CDP|city2=Bangor}}
|notes=Western terminus of SR 15 concurrency
|notes=Western terminus of SR 15 concurrency
}}
}}
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{{MEint
{{MEint
|mile=66.28
|mile=66.28
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|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|175|ME|166|dir1=south|to2=to|name1=Castine Road|city1=Orland|city2=Castine|areadab2=CDP}}
|notes=Northern terminus of SR&nbsp;175
|notes=Northern terminus of SR&nbsp;175
}}
}}
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|mile=68.91
|mile=68.91
|type=concur
|type=concur
|road={{Jct|state=ME|ME|15|dir1=south|name1=Front Ridge Road|city1=Penobscot|city2=Blue Hill|city3=Deer Isle}}
|road={{Jct|state=ME|ME|15|dir1=south|name1=Front Ridge Road|city1=Penobscot|city2=Blue Hill|areadab2=CDP|city3=Deer Isle}}
|notes=Eastern terminus of SR 15 concurrency
|notes=Eastern terminus of SR 15 concurrency
}}
}}
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|lspan=4
|lspan=4
|mile=83.45
|mile=83.45
|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|172|dir1=south|name1=West Main Street|city1=Blue Hill|city2=Surry}}
|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|172|dir1=south|name1=West Main Street|city1=Blue Hill|areadab1=CDP|city2=Surry}}
|notes=Northern terminus of SR 172}}{{MEint
|notes=Northern terminus of SR 172}}{{MEint
|mile=83.65
|mile=83.65
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{{MEint
{{MEint
|location=Trenton
|location=Trenton
|lspan=3
|lspan=2
|mile=88.48
|mile=88.48
|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|204|dir1=east|name1=Jordan River Road|city1=Lamoine}}
|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|204|dir1=east|name1=Jordan River Road|city1=Lamoine}}
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|notes=Southern terminus of SR&nbsp;230
|notes=Southern terminus of SR&nbsp;230
}}
}}
{{MEint
{{Jctbridge|mile=92.80|bridge=Trenton Bridge over the Mount Desert Narrows}}{{MEint
|location=Bar Harbor
|location=Bar Harbor
|lspan=2
|lspan=2
|mile=93.37
|mile=93.37
|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|102|ME|198|dir2=south|name2=Main Street|city1=Northeast Harbor|city2=Southwest Harbor}}
|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|102|ME|198|dir2=south|name2=Main Street|city1=Northeast Harbor|city2=Southwest Harbor|areadab2=CDP}}
|notes=Northern terminus of SR&nbsp;102&nbsp;/ SR&nbsp;198
|notes=Northern terminus of SR&nbsp;102&nbsp;/ SR&nbsp;198
|mile2=93.51}}
|mile2=93.51}}
{{MEint
{{MEint
|mile=103.44
|mile=103.44
|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|233|dir1=west|name1=Eagle Lake Road|location1=[[Cadillac Mountain]]|city2=Southwest Harbor}}
|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|233|dir1=west|name1=Eagle Lake Road|location1=[[Cadillac Mountain]]|city2=Southwest Harbor|areadab2=CDP}}
|notes=Eastern terminus of SR&nbsp;233
|notes=Eastern terminus of SR&nbsp;233
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}}
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{{MEint
{{MEint
|mile=119.31
|mile=119.31
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|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|233|dir1=east|name1=Eagle Lake Road|city1=Bar Harbor|areadab1=CDP}}
|notes=Western terminus of SR&nbsp;233
|notes=Western terminus of SR&nbsp;233
}}
}}
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|mile=120.67
|mile=120.67
|type=concur
|type=concur
|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|102|ME|198|dir2=north|name2=Main Street|city1=Ellsworth|city2=Somesville|city3=Southwest Harbor}}
|road={{jct|state=ME|ME|102|ME|198|dir2=north|name2=Main Street|city1=Ellsworth|city2=Somesville|city3=Southwest Harbor|areadab3=CDP}}
|notes=Eastern terminus
|notes=Eastern terminus
}}
}}
{{Jctbtm|keys=concur}}
{{Jctbtm|keys=concur}}


== Concurrent routes ==
== See also ==
{{portal|U.S. Roads}}
* [[U.S. Route 202 in Maine|U.S. Route 202]] / [[Maine State Route 9|State Route 9]]: {{Convert|10.69|mi|km}}, [[Augusta, Maine|Augusta]] to [[China, Maine|China]]
* [[List of state highways in Maine]]
* [[Maine State Route 32|State Route 32]]: {{Convert|1.26|mi|km}}, China
* [[Maine State Route 131|State Route 131]]: {{Convert|0.08|mi|km}}, [[Belmont, Maine|Belmont]]
* [[U.S. Route 1 in Maine|U.S. Route 1]]: {{Convert|39.59|mi|km}}, [[Belfast, Maine|Belfast]] to [[Ellsworth, Maine|Ellsworth]]
* [[Maine State Route 15|State Route 15]]: {{Convert|4.40|mi|km}}, [[Bucksport, Maine|Bucksport]] to [[Orland, Maine|Orland]]
* [[Maine State Route 198|State Route 198]]: {{Convert|5.63|mi|km}}, [[Mount Desert, Maine|Mount Desert]]


==References==
==References==
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{{reflist| 22em}}


==External links==
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[[Category:State highways in Maine|003]]
[[Category:State highways in Maine|003]]

Revision as of 02:09, 28 March 2023

State Route 3 marker

State Route 3

Map
Route information
Maintained by MaineDOT
Length120.67 mi[1] (194.20 km)
Existed1933–present
Major junctions
West end SR 8 / SR 11 / SR 27 in Augusta
Major intersections ( SR 102 / SR 198 in Bar Harbor
East end SR 102 / SR 198 in Mount Desert
Location
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountiesKennebec, Waldo, Hancock
Highway system
← US 2A→ SR 4

State Route 3 (SR 3) is a 120.67-mile-long (194.20 km) state highway located in southern Maine. It is a major interregional highway, connecting the Interstate 95 corridor to the Atlantic coast. The western terminus is at SR 8, SR 11 and SR 27 in Augusta and the eastern terminus is at SR 102 and SR 198 in Mount Desert. Major cities and towns along the length of SR 3 include Augusta, Belfast, Ellsworth, and Bar Harbor.

Route description

Western terminus in Augusta in 2013, before extension to Civic Center Drive was completed

SR 3 begins at Civic Center Drive (SR 8/SR 11/SR 27) in the northwest corner of Augusta. SR 3 heads east using the Augusta Bypass, a controlled-access road completed in 2004 to alleviate congestion in the city center caused by traffic headed to and from I-95. The bypass ends at North Belfast Avenue (US 202/SR 9) on the east end of Augusta. SR 3 runs concurrently with US 202 and SR 9 (the Belfast Road) to the village of South China, where US 202 and SR 9 split to the north. SR 3 continues east to the city of Belfast, where it interchanges with US 1 west of downtown.

US 1 and SR 3 run concurrently for over 39 miles (63 km) from Belfast through Bucksport, crossing the Penobscot Narrows Bridge over the Penobscot River. SR 15 joins US 1 and SR 3 in downtown Bucksport and splits to the south in Orland after 4.4 miles (7.1 km). US 1 and SR 3 continue along the Acadia Highway to the city of Ellsworth.

SR 3 leaves US 1 at The Triangle, an intersection at the south end of Ellsworth that has been the center of numerous traffic problems within that city [1]. Entering the Trenton township, the remainder of the route is designated as the Acadia All-American Road.[2] Continuing south through Trenton, the route crosses a causeway to Mount Desert Island and intersects with SR 102 and SR 198, which run along the island's western side.

SR 3 turns east follows the eastern shore to the tourist town of Bar Harbor, then continues south through Acadia National Park to the village of Northeast Harbor. SR 3 intersects with SR 198 and turns north towards the village of Somesville. SR 3 and SR 198 intersect with SR 102 in Somesville; SR 3 ends and SR 198 turns north onto SR 102, eventually meeting SR 3 again near the Mount Desert Island causeway.

On the southern end of Mount Desert Island, and along the concurrency with SR 198, SR 3 signs lack directional indicators. This was intentionally done to avoid confusion, as a motorist on the southern part of the island driving on SR 3 westbound is actually traveling east (and vice versa). SR 3 signs along this stretch have "Route" in place of directional banners. Directional signs begin appearing westbound and stop appearing eastbound just east of Seal Harbor when the highway begins to loop around the island.

History

When originally designated in 1933, the western terminus of SR 3 was located in downtown Portland. It was cosigned on sections of SR 26, SR 4 and SR 11 between Portland and Augusta. In 1946-7, the western portion of the route was truncated to Augusta and its western terminus was moved to the intersection of Bangor Street and North Belfast Avenue, where it began cosigned with US 202 and SR 9.

In 2004, the Augusta Bypass was completed, providing a connection between I-95 and points east which bypasses downtown Augusta. SR 3 was rerouted onto the new bypass, proceeding northwest to a new interchange at exit 113. The bypass connected to North Belfast Avenue where SR 3 joined US 202/SR 9 and continued its existing route eastward.

In 2013, the bypass was extended west of I-95 to connect with Old Belgrade Road and serve the new Alfond Center for Health and Cancer Center.[3] The Exit 113 interchange was reconfigured to provide full access and SR 3 was extended along the northern segment of Old Belgrade Road to its present western terminus at Civic Center Drive (SR 8/SR 11/SR 27).

Junction list

CountyLocation[1]mi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
KennebecAugusta0.000.00 SR 8 / SR 11 / SR 27 (Civic Center Drive) – Augusta, Belgrade, FarmingtonWestern terminus
1.04–
1.57		1.67–
2.53		 I-95 – Gardiner, WatervilleExit 113 on I-95
2.213.56 SR 104 (West River Road) – Sidney, Augusta Riverfront, Cancer Center
3.255.23 US 201 / SR 100 (Riverside Drive) – Winslow, Augusta East Side Business District, Camden, Rockland
4.136.65
 US 202 / SR 9 west (North Belfast Avenue) – South China, Belfast		Western terminus of US 202 / SR 9 concurrency
China13.3421.47
 SR 32 north (Vassalboro Road) – Winslow		Western terminus of SR 32 concurrency
14.6023.50
 SR 32 south (Windsor Road) – Windsor		Eastern terminus of SR 32 concurrency
14.8223.85
 US 202 / SR 9 east (Lakeview Drive) – China, Bangor		Eastern terminus of US 202 / SR 9 concurrency
WaldoLiberty29.8448.02 SR 220 – Liberty, Thorndike
Belmont40.05–
40.13		64.45–
64.58		 SR 131 (Searsmont Road / Morrill Road) – Searsmont, UnionBrief concurrency with SR 131
Belfast46.05–
46.10		74.11–
74.19

 US 1 south to SR 52 – Camden, Rockland		Western terminus of US 1 concurrency
46.60–
46.91		75.00–
75.49

 SR 7 north / SR 137 west (Waldo Avenue) – Belfast, Brooks, Freedom		Interchange; westbound exit and eastbound entrance via High Street; southern terminus of SR 7 / eastern terminus of SR 137
47.4076.28
 SR 141 north (Swan Lake Avenue) – Swanville		Southern terminus of SR 141
Stockton Springs56.8391.46
 US 1A north (Bangor Road) – Winterport, Bangor		Southern terminus of US 1A
Prospect62.94101.29
 SR 174 west (Fort Knox Road) – Fort Knox		Eastern terminus of SR 174
Penobscot River63.05–
63.26		101.47–
101.81		Penobscot Narrows Bridge
HancockBucksport64.51103.82
 SR 15 north (Main Street) – Bucksport, Bangor		Western terminus of SR 15 concurrency
Orland65.66105.67
 SR 46 north (Duck Cove Road) – Dedham, East Holden		Southern terminus of SR 46
66.28106.67

 SR 175 south (Castine Road) to SR 166 – Orland, Castine		Northern terminus of SR 175
68.91110.90
 SR 15 south (Front Ridge Road) – Penobscot, Blue Hill, Deer Isle		Eastern terminus of SR 15 concurrency
73.09117.63
 SR 176 west (Surry Road) – Surry		Eastern terminus of SR 176
Ellsworth83.45134.30
 SR 172 south (West Main Street) – Blue Hill, Surry		Northern terminus of SR 172
83.65134.62
 SR 230 south (Water Street) – Trenton		Northern terminus of SR 230
83.93135.07
 US 1A west (Oak Street) – Bangor		Eastern terminus of US 1A
84.91–
85.64		136.65–
137.82
 US 1 north (Downeast Highway) – Calais		Eastern terminus of US 1 concurrency
Trenton88.48142.39
 SR 204 east (Jordan River Road) – Lamoine		Western terminus of SR 204
92.14148.28
 SR 230 north (Oak Point Road) – Trenton		Southern terminus of SR 230
Bar Harbor93.37–
93.51		150.26–
150.49
 SR 102 / SR 198 south (Main Street) – Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor		Northern terminus of SR 102 / SR 198
103.44166.47
 SR 233 west (Eagle Lake Road) – Cadillac Mountain, Southwest Harbor		Eastern terminus of SR 233
Mount Desert115.04185.14
 SR 198 south (Harborside Road) – Northeast Harbor		Southern terminus of SR 198 concurrency
119.31192.01
 SR 233 east (Eagle Lake Road) – Bar Harbor		Western terminus of SR 233
120.67194.20
 SR 102 / SR 198 north (Main Street) – Ellsworth, Somesville, Southwest Harbor		Eastern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "MaineDOT Public Map Viewer". Maine Department of Transportation. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  2. ^ "Acadia All-American Road". United States Department of Transportation. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  3. ^ "Two new roundabouts at Interstate 95 exit 113 open in north Augusta". Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel. 2013-10-28. Retrieved 2017-09-23.

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