PA Turnpike News
PA Turnpike Approves 2021 Toll Increase, New “TOLL BY PLATE” Rates
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) has approved a six-percent toll increase for all E-ZPass rates systemwide and for PA Turnpike TOLL BY PLATE rates that had been established before last month’s permanent conversion to All-Electronic Tolling (AET). The increase — slated to take effect at 12:01 ...
PA Turnpike To Make Cashless, All-Electronic Tolling Permanent
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has announced that the cashless, All-Electronic Tolling (AET) system instituted March 16 to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus will become permanent — a decision that will result in the layoff of approximately 500 employees, primarily toll collectors and fare-coll...
New Falls Road Detour In Place As Part Of PA Turnpike/I-95 Interchange Project
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has announced that beginning May 27, 2020, New Falls Road will be closed and detoured between Nebraska Street and Zimmerman Lane for the replacement of the bridge over the PA Turnpike. This detour will remain in place through August 2021. Please go the project websit...
Possible Delays Expected On PA Turnpike Near Delaware River Bridge
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling in both directions on Interstate 276 and Interstate 95, to be prepared for slow-moving or stopped traffic approaching the Delaware River Bridge, Exit 359, in Bristol Township, Bucks County on Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14. Starting a...
U.S. 1 Improvements Project Deemed Critical And Is Restarting
PennDOT District 6 says daytime and overnight lane restrictions will be in place the week of April 13 on U.S. 1, Street Road (Route 132) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bensalem Township, Bucks County for bridge, roadway, and utility construction under a project to widen and improve U.S.1 and reconstruct the...
U.S. 1 Improvements Project Update During PennDOT Suspension Of Construction For COVID-19
PennDOT District 6 has provided an update on the status of the long-term U.S. 1 Improvements Project, which currently has all construction work suspended in response to Governor Tom Wolf’s mitigation guidance regarding COVID-19. On US 1 - Old Lincoln Highway to Rockhill Drive Reconstruction of the n...
PA Turnpike Suspends All Active Construction Projects
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has announced it has suspended all active construction projects across the system to safeguard workers & the traveling public during COVID-19. Construction activities will resume once the Commonwealth restrictions are lifted....
PennDOT Construction Projects Have Been Suspended Until Further Notice
PennDOT is implementing new operational changes in response to Governor Tom Wolf’s mitigation guidance regarding COVID-19 as construction projects have been suspended in all counties until further notice, however PennDOT crews are available to perform critical functions and emergency maintenance as needed.... PA Turnpike Temporarily Will Not Accept Cash To Safeguard Employee & Traveler Health
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is alerting motorists that cash will not be accepted at any interchange statewide beginning March 16 at 8:00 p.m. This is a temporary safety measure to keep travelers moving with no need to stop at tollbooths or interact with tolling personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic....
PennDOT, PA Turnpike Announce The Start Of Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement
PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) have announced that enforcement of the statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program begins the week of March 9, 2020. March 4 marked the end of a 60-day pre-enforcement period that was required by Act 86 of 2018, which established the A...
