State Route 126 (SR 126) is a

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in central Maine connecting Lewiston and

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Route description

SR 126 begins at an intersection with

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(US 202) and SR 100 in Lewiston. In Sabattus, it begins a long

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with SR 9, which continues until it reaches Gardiner. Along the way, it intersects with Interstate 295 (I-295) just outside Gardiner. From Gardiner, it travels eastward towards Washington.

History

SR 126 was originally designated in 1925 and ran between Lewiston and Richmond Corner. In 1929, the road was extended to

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. Shortly thereafter, it was extended to its current terminus near Washington.

Junction list

References

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