PA Turnpike News

PA Turnpike To Close Overnight Between Bensalem & I-95 Interchanges
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists that I-276 will be closed in both directions on Sunday, January 10 from 12:01 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. between the Bensalem Interchange, Exit 351, and the I-95 Interchange, Exit 40, in Bristol Township, Bucks County. The closure is necessary for the protectio...
Periodic Nighttime Lane Closures Planned Through Winter For U.S. 1 Improvements Project
PennDOT District 6 has announced that nighttime lane restrictions will be in place periodically on U.S. 1 and Street Road (Route 132) through the winter for reconstruction of the southbound side of U.S. 1 and three U.S. 1 bridges, as well as the center section of Street Road (Route 132) under the final major ...
Pennsylvania Turnpike To Close Upper Ridge Road For Bridge Construction In Milford Township
PennDOT District 6 says the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is planning to close Upper Ridge Road between Nursery Road and Old Woods Road in Milford Township, Bucks County at 8:00 AM on Friday, December 4 through 8:00 AM on Sunday, December 6, for bridge construction. During the 24-hour closure, Upper Rid...
TMA Bucks Sponsors The Upper Bucks Chamber Of Commerce Transportation Forum
We were proud to be the "Gold Sponsor" of the Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce Transportation Forum on October 2, 2020. The event featured PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian and Pennsylvania Turnpike CEO Mark Compton. Below is a video recap of the event. ...
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...