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| Maine State Route 114 | |
|---|---|
| State | ME |
| Type | ME |
| Route | 114 |
| Length mi | 20.0 |
| Direction a | South |
| Terminus a | Scarborough, Maine |
| Direction b | North |
| Terminus b | Gorham, Maine |
| Counties | Cumberland County, Maine |
Maine State Route 114 is a state highway in Cumberland County, Maine forming a roughly north–south connector between Scarborough, Maine and Gorham, Maine. The route serves suburban and semi-rural communities, linking residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and regional roads that provide access to Portland, Maine, Saco, Maine, and the Maine Turnpike. It functions as part of the regional network that includes U.S. Route 1 (Maine), U.S. Route 202, and State Route 22 (Maine).
State Route 114 begins at an intersection with U.S. Route 1 (Maine) in Scarborough, Maine, near neighborhoods that interface with Prouts Neck, Dunstan Square, and corridors feeding to Scarborough Downs. Heading northwest, the highway passes commercial strips and residential subdivisions adjacent to Scarborough Marsh and crosses tributaries of the Scammon River. Continuing toward Gorham, Maine, the route intersects with State Route 9 (Maine), providing connections toward Bangor, Maine via regional corridors and linking to Interstate 95 via feeder roads. In the Gorham, Maine area, SR 114 serves downtown retail near Gorham Historical Society sites and crosses former railroad alignments once part of the Boston and Maine Railroad network. The northern terminus connects with U.S. Route 202 and State Route 4 close to institutions such as the University of Southern Maine campus in Gorham, Maine and community facilities associated with Maine Medical Center's regional outreach.
The designation of this corridor reflects 20th-century expansions in the Maine State Highway Commission era and later adjustments by the Maine Department of Transportation. Early 20th-century maps show local roadways used by stagecoach lines and agricultural transport serving Cumberland County, Maine towns linked to Portland, Maine's harbor and mercantile networks. Postwar suburbanization around Portland, Maine and growth in Scarborough, Maine and Gorham, Maine prompted state upgrades during the Interstate Highway System period; SR 114's pavement, alignments, and junction improvements were influenced by federal and state policies such as programs administered by the Federal Highway Administration. Significant realignments addressed congestion near commercial nodes tied to U.S. Route 1 (Maine) intersections and accommodated traffic generated by events at venues like Scarborough Downs before its closure. Preservation efforts by local groups including Gorham Historical Society documented roadside architecture and landmarks affected by route improvements.
The route links several principal roads and nodes serving the Greater Portland, Maine area: - Southern terminus: junction with U.S. Route 1 (Maine) at Scarborough, Maine near access to Maine Turnpike Authority facilities. - Intersection with State Route 9 (Maine) providing east–west movement toward Bangor, Maine and Lewiston, Maine corridors. - Crossings of municipal roads connecting to Falmouth, Maine and Westbrook, Maine commuter routes tied to Interstate 295 and U.S. Route 302. - Northern terminus: junction with U.S. Route 202 and State Route 4 in Gorham, Maine, facilitating access to the University of Southern Maine and onward travel toward Poland, Maine and Augusta, Maine.
Planned and proposed projects affecting the corridor are coordinated by the Maine Department of Transportation and regional planning organizations such as the Greater Portland Council of Governments. Studies have examined capacity improvements, intersection upgrades, and safety measures near high-demand nodes influenced by development pressures from Portland, Maine suburban expansion and commercial growth in Scarborough, Maine. Proposals include multimodal enhancements to support transit connections with Greater Portland Metro, pedestrian and bicycle amenities consistent with guidelines from the Federal Transit Administration, and drainage upgrades to mitigate runoff into Scarborough Marsh and tributaries managed under state environmental programs. Funding considerations reference state transportation plans and potential federal assistance under infrastructure initiatives promoted by administrations tied to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Maine DOT publishes milepoint logs and average annual daily traffic (AADT) statistics for state routes; SR 114's traffic volumes vary by segment, with higher counts approaching commercial zones near U.S. Route 1 (Maine) and lower volumes in semi-rural stretches toward northern Gorham, Maine. Seasonal fluctuations occur due to regional tourism to coastal areas including Scarborough Beach State Park and commuting patterns to employment centers such as Maine Medical Center and educational institutions like University of Southern Maine. Traffic monitoring and pavement condition surveys inform maintenance cycles and prioritization in Cumberland County, Maine capital programs.
Category:State highways in Maine Category:Transportation in Cumberland County, Maine