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2014 News Releases
December
22
December
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Emergency Work Requires Right-Lane PA Turnpike Closure near Allegheny Valley
18
December
Millions Expected to Travel Pennsylvania Turnpike Over the Holiday
15
December
Announcement: PA Flags to Half-Staff at Capitol Complex, Fayette and Westmoreland Counties
11
December
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Allegheny Tunnel Traffic to be Limited to a Single Lane Overnight on PA Turnpike
11
December
Announcement: PA Flags to Half Staff at Capital Complex and Philadelphia County
10
December
Placement of Bridge Beams to Close Northeastern Extension Dec. 14
4
December
Announcement: US and PA Flags to Half-Staff on Sunday, Dec. 7 for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
November
25
November
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Expecting 2.7 Million Vehicles Over Thanksgiving
20
November
Pa. Turnpike Assisting With Snow Removal Effort in Buffalo, New York
19
November
Bridge Beam Work to Close Northeastern Extension Overnight on Nov. 23
13
November
PA Turnpike, Sunoco Inc. Open Three CNG Pumps at New Stanton Plaza
October
30
October
Announcement: PA Flags to Half-Staff at Capitol Complex and Monroe County
21
October
Advisory Committee Recommends Improvements to PA Turnpike Policies - Report Included (PDF)
20
October
Announcement: PA Flags to Half-Staff at Capitol Complex and York County
14
October
Traffic Restrictions Planned Between Donegal and Somerset Interchanges
10
October
Announcement: US and PA Flags Lowered to Half-Staff on Sunday, October 12
6
October
Daytime Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Rescheduled for Oct. 8 at Warrendale Toll Plaza
6
October
Daytime Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Oct. 7 at Warrendale Toll Plaza
1
October
Announcement: PA Flags to Half-Staff at Capitol Complex and Montgomery and Chester Counties
September
30
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike to Close One Lane to Traffic at the Route 29 Interchange (Exit #320) on Oct. 1
29
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike to Close One Lane to Traffic at the Route 29 Interchange (Exit #320) on Oct. 1
29
September
Daytime Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled for Sept. 30 at Gateway Toll Plaza
29
September
Daytime Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled for Sept. 30 on Mon Fayette Expressway
29
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Valley Forge Service Plaza to Have Limited Services Available on Sept. 30
25
September
Northbound Lehigh Tunnel Closures Scheduled Next Week
19
September
Pa. Turnpike’s North Midway Service Plaza to Close for Renovations Sept. 22
17
September
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Sept. 21 between Butler Valley and Allegheny Valley Exits
16
September
Public Safety Alert - Wanted Person
12
September
Pa. Turnpike Announces Traffic Pace between Allegheny Valley and Butler Valley Exits
11
September
Pa. Turnpike and PennDOT begin the Next Section of the I-276/I-95 Connector Project
11
September
Announcement: US and PA Flags to Fly at Half Staff Across the Commonwealth on September 11, 2014
8
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Now Open Between Lebanon-Lancaster and Reading
8
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Closed Eastbound Between Lebanon-Lancaster and Reading
2
September
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Sept. 3 on Turnpike 43
August
28
August
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Travel Advisory: Restrictions for Commercial Vehicles In Somerset Co.
27
August
Two Million Vehicles Expected to Travel Pa. Turnpike Over Labor Day Weekend
22
August
Daytime Express E-ZPass Lane Closure at Warrendale Toll Plaza
18
August
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Daytime Express E-ZPass Lane Closure at Warrendale Toll Plaza
8
August
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Traffic Advisory for Lebanon-Lancaster Interchange
4
August
Announcement: US and PA Flags to Half-staff at Capitol Complex and in Northumberland County on August 5
July
24
July
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Placement of Overhead Sign Structures to Close Southbound Interstate 476 on July 27
23
July
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike to Close Between Harrisburg East and Harrisburg West Interchanges
23
July
Pa. Turnpike Unveils Signs in New 70 MPH Zone
18
July
Pa. Turnpike to Raise Speed Limit to 70 mph on Stretch of Toll Highway Next Week
17
July
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Placement of Bridge Beams to Close Northbound Interstate 476 on July 20
9
July
E-ZPass Phishing Scam Alert
9
July
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Placement of Bridge Beams to Close Southbound Interstate 476 on July 13
9
July
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Bustard Road will be Closed to Traffic July 14 through May 2015 in Montgomery County
7
July
PennDOT, Turnpike Commission Urge Drivers to Watch for Workers During Busy Construction Season
3
July
Truck Rollover Partially Blocks Off Ramp at PA Turnpike’s Bensalem Interchange
June
26
June
Pa. Turnpike Expects Heavy Independence Day Traffic
24
June
Pa. Turnpike's Peter J. Camiel Service Plaza Reopens
23
June
Pa. Turnpike Celebrates Start of $198 Million Reconstruction Project in Montgomery County
19
June
Pa. Turnpike to Close Eastbound Entry Ramp at the Bedford Interchange (#146)
17
June
Pa. Turnpike Becomes an Official Blue Star Highway
17
June
PA Turnpike Commission Approves 2015 Toll Increase
10
June
Placement of Bridge Beams to Impact Traffic on Northeastern Extension in Carbon County
5
June
Announcement: US and PA Flags to Half-Staff at Capitol Complex and Schuylkill County - Saturday, June 7
3
June
Announcement: PA Flags to Half-Staff at Turnpike Facilities, Capitol Complex and Commonwealth Facilities in Montgomery County
1
June
Investigation Continues into Fatal Incident Involving Pa. Turnpike Worker
May
27
May
Traffic Restrictions Planned Between Donegal and Somerset Interchanges
22
May
Announcement: US and PA Flags to Fly at Half-Staff
22
May
Pa. Turnpike Expects Heavy Traffic Memorial Day Weekend
19
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Two Pa. Turnpike Services Plazas to Have Limited Water Availability
15
May
Pa. Turnpike Commission Teams Up With National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
13
May
Announcement: All US and PA Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff Across the Commonwealth on May 15
12
May
Governor Corbett, Pennsylvania Turnpike, other Officials Break Ground on First Project Linking Pittsburgh International Airport to I-79
9
May
MEDIA ADVISORY:
Governor Corbett to Break Ground, Celebrate Start of Next Section of PA Turnpike's Southern Beltway
9
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Two Pa. Turnpike Services Plazas to Have Limited Water Availability
8
May
Bridge Beam Removal to Close Northeastern Extension Sunday Morning
7
May
Daytime Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Postponed until May 8 at Warrendale Toll Plaza
7
May
Work on Rich Hill Road Bridge in Harmar Township Complete
6
May
Daytime Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled for May 7 at Warrendale Toll Plaza
6
May
Overnight Ramp Work This Week at PA Turnpike's Irwin Exit
5
May
Traffic Restrictions Scheduled Near Beaver Valley Interchange May 6
5
May
Daytime Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled for May 6 on Turnpike 43
April
28
April
Daytime Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Rescheduled for May 1 on Turnpike 43
28
April
Daytime Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled for April 29 on Turnpike 43
25
April
$198 Million Construction Project to Begin on Northeastern Extension April 28
24
April
Traffic Restrictions at Pa. Turnpike's Beaver Valley Interchange This Weekend
23
April
Ramp Work Scheduled for April 23 at PA Turnpike’s Pittsburgh Exit Moved to April 24
22
April
Overnight Ramp Work Scheduled for PA Turnpike's Pittsburgh Exit
21
April
Southbound Lehigh Tunnel Closure Scheduled April 22 and 23
21
April
MEDIA ADVISORY:
Groundbreaking Event Tomorrow: PA Turnpike Swatara Creek Bridge Project
21
April
Electric-Vehicle Charging Available at Two Pa. Turnpike Service Plazas
16
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Update: The Northeastern Extension Has Been Re-Opened to Traffic Northbound and the Detour Lifted Between Mid-County and Lansdale
16
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
The Northeastern Extension Has Been Closed to Traffic Northbound at the Junction of East/West I-276 and Mid-County
16
April
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure April 17 on Turnpike 43
9
April
Pa. Turnpike Resurfacing Project on Interstate 476 in Montgomery and Bucks Counties Begins this Week
9
April
Pa. Turnpike Resurfacing Project on Interstate 476 in Lehigh and Carbon Counties Begins Next Week
8
April
Daytime Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled for April 9 at Gateway Toll Plaza
7
April
Motorists Urged to Slow Down, Stay Alert in Pa. Turnpike Work Zones
March
28
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Heavy Traffic Expected on Interstate 476 at Mid-County April 1
27
March
I-476 Bi-Directional Traffic Paces and Stoppages to Impact Travel between 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm TODAY (MARCH 27) Mahoning Valley - Pocono
25
March
Turnpike Bridge Work on I-476 to Close Pohopoco Drive in Carbon County Next Week
25
March
Bi-Directional Traffic Paces and Stoppages to Impact Travel between 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm TODAY (MARCH 25) Mahoning Valley - Pocono
25
March
Announcement: PA Flags to Half-Staff in Capitol Complex and Westmoreland County
24
March
Pa. Turnpike Bridge Project to Impact Traffic on State Routes 6 & 11 at Clarks Summit
24
March
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close March 25 Between Butler Valley and Allegheny Valley Exits
21
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Overnight Traffic Stoppages Scheduled March 21-22 at Lehigh Tunnel
21
March
Pennsylvania Turnpike closure canceled for this weekend between Butler Valley and Allegheny Valley Exits
20
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike to Close March 23 Between Bedford (#146) and Breezewood (#161) Interchanges
20
March
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close March 23 Between Butler Valley and Allegheny Valley Exits
19
March
Mid-Day Traffic Stoppages Resume March 20 on I-476 in Carbon County
18
March
Pa. Turnpike to Close Beaver Valley Interchange Overnight This Weekend
14
March
Pennsylvania Turnpike closure canceled for this weekend at the Beaver Valley Exit (#13)
12
March
Announcement: US and PA Flags to Half Staff at Capitol Complex and Philadelphia County
11
March
Pa. Turnpike to Close Beaver Valley Interchange Overnight on March 16
11
March
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close March 16 Between Butler Valley and Allegheny Valley Exits
7
March
Pennsylvania Turnpike's Chief Compliance Officer to Resign
7
March
Pennsylvania Turnpike closure canceled for this weekend between Butler Valley and Allegheny Valley Exits
4
March
PA Turnpike Commission Awards Contract for a Design/Build Bridge Project on Northeastern Extension
4
March
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close March 8 Between Butler Valley and Allegheny Valley Exits
3
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Lifts Speed Limit Restriction
3
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Restricts Speed Due to Winter Weather
2
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Warns Motorists of Wintry Driving Conditions
February
27
February
Pennsylvania Turnpike closure canceled for this weekend between Butler Valley and Allegheny Valley Exits
27
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Scheduled to Install Intelligent Transportation System Technology on Interstate 76/276
24
February
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close March 1 Between Butler Valley and Allegheny Valley Exits
21
February
Pa. Turnpike Chief Assures Thorough Inquiry into Multi-Vehicle Incident
20
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Warns Motorists of Potentially Hazardous Conditions
19
February
MEDIA ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Employee Receives Engineer of the Year Award
19
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
I-476 NORTHBOUND IS CLOSED BETWEEN EXIT 95 – 115
18
February
Daytime Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled on Turnpike 43
18
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Speed Restrictions Lifted on Northeastern Extension
18
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Speed Restriction Lifted on Most of Pa. Turnpike
18
February
Daytime Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled on Turnpike 43
18
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Winter Weather Causes Speed Restrictions on Pa. Turnpike
14
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Lifts All Speed and Trailer Restrictions
14
February
Pa. Turnpike Expects to Lift All Speed and Trailer Restrictions at 6 a.m. Friday
13
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Lifts Travel Restrictions in Some Areas
13
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Now Open Between Carlisle and Breezewood
13
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Closed Westbound Between Carlisle and Breezewood
13
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Expands Travel Restrictions to New Stanton Interchange
13
February
Pa. Turnpike Restricts Speed and Expands Trailer Ban Due to Winter Weather
13
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Lifts Speed and Trailer Restrictions from Carlisle Int. West
12
February
Pa. Turnpike Restricts Some Trailers Due to Impending Winter Weather
12
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Daytime Traffic Stoppages to Impact Travel in Robinson Township, Washington County
10
February
Pa. Turnpike Announces Traffic Paces between Butler Valley and Allegheny Valley Exits
5
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
All Restrictions Lifted on Pa. Turnpike
5
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Trailer Restrictions Lifted on Pa. Turnpike
5
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Speed and Trailer Restrictions Lifted in Some Areas of Pa. Turnpike
5
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Winter Weather Causes Speed and Trailer Restrictions on Pa. Turnpike
5
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Winter Weather Causes Speed and Trailer Restrictions on Pa. Turnpike
4
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Speed Limit Restrictions on Pa. Turnpike Lifted
3
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Now Open Between Carlisle and Breezewood
3
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Closed Between Carlisle and Breezewood
January
27
January
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Feb. 1 between Butler Valley and Allegheny Valley Exits
23
January
Announcement: US and PA Flags to Half Staff at Capitol Complex and Allegheny County
23
January
PA Turnpike Enlists Customers to Help Drive Agency Forward
22
January
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Speed Limit Restrictions on Pa. Turnpike Lifted
21
January
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Turnpike Commission Lowers Speed Limit
17
January
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Mid-Day Traffic Stoppages Scheduled on I-476 Next Week in Carbon County
14
January
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
I-476 Bi-Directional Traffic Paces and Stoppages to Impact Travel between 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm TODAY (JAN. 14) Mahoning Valley - Pocono
13
January
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Awards Contracts for Southern Beltway Projects
8
January
Pa. Turnpike Commission Names New Inspector General
6
January
Announcement: All Pennsylvania Flags at Capital Complex and at Commonwealth Facilities Throughout the State Lowered to Half-Staff
3
January
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA TURNPIKE COMMISSION LIFTS SPEED LIMIT RESTRICTIONS
3
January
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
WINTER WEATHER TRAVEL ADVISORY
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