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2019 News Releases
December
19
December
Travelers Advised to Brace for Increased Traffic Levels on PA Turnpike
19
December
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Possible Delays Expected on PA Turnpike Dec. 19
9
December
Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag to fly at half-staff.
6
December
United States Flags at Half-Staff Saturday, December 7, 2019
6
December
Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag to fly at half-staff.
2
December
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Removes Selected Travel Restrictions, Others Remain in Place
2
December
Single-Lane Patterns through Tuscarora Tunnel to Begin This Week
1
December
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Announces Travel Restrictions in Advance of Winter Storm Forecast
November
26
November
PA Turnpike Partners with Neighbor Agencies to Promote Safe Driving
22
November
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Expects Very Busy Holiday Travel
19
November
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled for Tonight at Mid-County Interchange
18
November
Wolf Administration Highlights Holiday Travel Safety Tips
15
November
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight Sunday, Nov. 17, between Lansdale and Quakertown Interchanges
15
November
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled Nov. 15 at Neshaminy Falls Interchange
8
November
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Closing Overnight Between Allegheny Valley and Pittsburgh Interchanges
7
November
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Exit Ramp Closures Scheduled for Nov. 8 at State Route 29 ‘E-ZPass-Only’ Interchange
4
November
PA Turnpike Plans Statewide Conversion to ‘Cashless’ Tolling in Late 2021
1
November
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Closing Overnight Between Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley Interchanges
October
30
October
PennDOT, PA Turnpike Announce Implementation of Statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Pilot
27
October
PA Turnpike Activates Cashless, All Electronic, Tolling at Two Local Tolling Points in Lawrence and Westmoreland Counties
24
October
Gateway Toll Plaza and Greensburg Bypass Go Cashless Oct. 27
21
October
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled Oct. 22 at Mid-County Interchange
17
October
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Possible Delays Expected on PA Turnpike Oct. 18
17
October
Fly the United States Flag at Half-Staff mark of respect for the memory of Representative Elijah E. Cummings
10
October
Wolf Administration Outlines Winter Preparations, Guidance for Public Readiness
4
October
MEDIA ADVISORY:
United States flags to fly at half-staff.
September
30
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike is Now Open in Cumberland County
26
September
PA Turnpike Online Public Meeting Set for Oct. 1 to Explain Cashless Tolling
26
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Replaces Westbound Span of Cumberland County Bridge
24
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Possible Delays on PA Turnpike between Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley Interchanges
23
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled Sept. 24 at Mid-County Interchange
23
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike is Reopen in Cumberland County
20
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Lehigh Tunnel Closures Scheduled September 23 - 26
18
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Replace Cumberland County Bridge Span Over Next Two Weekends
16
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Entry Ramp Closures Scheduled for Sept. 17 at Route 29 ‘E-ZPass-Only’ Interchange
12
September
PA Turnpike Commission Partners with Prevent Suicide PA to Build Awareness
11
September
United States and Commonwealth flags to fly at half-staff.
9
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike is Reopened in Lehigh County
4
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Plans Weekend Closure between Lehigh Valley and Mahoning Valley Interchanges
August
28
August
MEDIA ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Caps Summer of Busy Travel with Special Safety Patrols
22
August
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Weekend Closure and Detours Slated Again for Dauphin and Lebanon Counties
20
August
PA Turnpike to Replace Bridge Spans in Accelerated Timeframe
16
August
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Closing Overnight Aug. 17 Between New Stanton and Breezewood Interchanges
15
August
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Back-to-Back Weekend Closures and Detours in Dauphin and Lebanon Counties
14
August
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Possible Delays Expected on PA Turnpike Aug. 15 and 17
5
August
Governor Tom Wolf has ordered the commonwealth flag to fly at half staff.
5
August
PresidentTrump has ordered the United States flag to be flown at half-staff.
2
August
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Closing Overnight Between Allegheny Valley and Butler Valley Exits
July
31
July
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Closing Overnight Between Pittsburgh and New Stanton Exits
19
July
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Close Overnight July 21 between I-95 and Bensalem Interchanges
18
July
Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag half-staff to honor Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Officer Calvin Hall
17
July
PA Turnpike Approves ‘Cashless’ Rates for Western PA Roads
16
July
PA Turnpike OKs Six Percent Toll Increase for 2020
12
July
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
New Traffic Patterns Planned on I-79 in Allegheny and Washington Counties
12
July
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Close Overnight July 14 between Bensalem and I-95 Interchanges
10
July
PA Turnpike to Launch Cashless Tolling at Westmoreland and Lawrence County Sites
3
July
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises of Possible Delays Approaching Bensalem Interchange, Bucks County
1
July
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises of Possible Delays Approaching Ft. Washington Interchange, Montgomery County
June
28
June
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises of Possible Delays Approaching Street Road Exit, Bucks County
27
June
MEDIA ADVISORY:
Fourth of July: Record Number of Motorists Expected to Take Advantage of Lower Gas Prices and Extended Holiday
14
June
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Restrictions at Butler Valley Interchange Planned June 14-17
7
June
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Close Overnight June 9 between Bensalem and I-95 Interchanges
4
June
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Traffic Delays Expected on PA Turnpike I-476
2
June
Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Virginia Beach, Virginia
May
31
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Exit Ramp Closures Scheduled for June 1 at Route 29 ‘E-ZPass Only’ Interchange
22
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
State Route 50 Restrictions Planned in Allegheny and Washington Counties
22
May
PA Turnpike’s “Remembrance Event” Kicks Off Holiday Weekend on Serious Note
19
May
Commonwealth flags to fly at half-staff.
17
May
Southern Fulton High School Students’ Artwork Unveiled at Sideling Hill Turnpike Service Plaza
14
May
United States and Commonwealth flags to fly at half-staff.
10
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Ramp Closure Scheduled for May 13 – May 16 at Route 903 ‘E-ZPass Only’ Interchange
6
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
E-ZPass Only Ramp Closure Scheduled for May 7 at Lansdale Interchange
2
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Overnight Traffic Restrictions Planned Between Gateway and Cranberry Interchanges
2
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Lehigh Tunnel Closure Scheduled May 3
April
30
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Lehigh Tunnel Closure Scheduled May 1 and 2
29
April
Pennsylvania Turnpike Seeks Private-Sector Input on Fiber Network
26
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Lehigh Tunnel Closure Scheduled April 29
26
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Ramp Closure Scheduled for April 29 – May 2 at Route 903 ‘E-ZPass Only’ Interchange
26
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises of Possible Delays Approaching Bensalem Interchange
25
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Back-to-Back Weekend Detours Planned for Dauphin and Lebanon Counties
22
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Lehigh Tunnel Closures Scheduled April 23 - 26
22
April
Commonwealth Flag Notification to flay at half-staff.
12
April
United States and Commonwealth flags to fly at half-staff.
8
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled April 9 at Mid-County Interchange
2
April
PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION, CONSTRUCTION GROUPS PARTNER
1
April
Transportation Funding Report Issued Today Urges Lawmakers to Act Now
March
26
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
E-ZPass Only Southbound Entry Ramp Closure Scheduled for March 27 at Lansdale Interchange
25
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
E-ZPass Only Southbound Entry Ramp Closure Scheduled for March 26 at Lansdale Interchange
22
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Close Overnight March 24 between Morgantown and Downingtown Interchanges
7
March
Hempfield Area High School Students’ Artwork Unveiled at the New Stanton Turnpike Service Plaza
3
March
Commercial Vehicle Restrictions Updated for Sunday Storm, Drivers Urged to Use Caution and Monitor Forecast
2
March
Commercial Vehicle Restrictions Updated for Sunday Storm, Drivers Urged to Use Caution and Monitor Forecast
1
March
Tentative Vehicle Restrictions Planned for Sunday Storm
February
28
February
PA Turnpike Commission to Hold Community Meeting for Southern Beltway
26
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays Between Pittsburgh and Irwin Exits
20
February
More Vehicle Restrictions Removed at 10:00 PM
20
February
Vehicle Restrictions Removed from Some Roadways at 6:30 PM, Motorists Urged to Monitor Weather Conditions
19
February
Vehicle Restrictions to be Imposed on Certain Roadways, Motorists Urged to Monitor Weather Conditions
15
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Overnight Closure Planned on PA Turnpike between Pittsburgh and Irwin Feb. 17
13
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lanes Closing at Warrendale Toll Plaza Feb. 14
13
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled Feb. 14 at Mid-County Interchange
12
February
Vehicle Restrictions Removed from Two More Roadways, Travelers Urged to Monitor Weather Conditions
12
February
Some Vehicle Restrictions Lifted at 1:00 P.M. on Certain Roadways, Travelers Urged to Monitor Weather Conditions
11
February
Vehicle Restrictions to be Imposed on Certain Roadways, Travelers Urged to Monitor Weather Conditions
January
23
January
Commonwealth Flag Notification
21
January
PA Turnpike Commission to Forego Public-Private Partnership for Fiber Optic Network
20
January
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Commercial Vehicle Ban Lifted from More Interstates
20
January
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Commercial Vehicle Ban Lifted from More Interstates
19
January
MEDIA ADVISORY:
Commercial Vehicle Ban in Effect on Most Interstates, Lifting on Some Roadways at 2:30 p.m.
18
January
MEDIA ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Preparing Aggressive Statewide Response in Advance of Weekend Storm
11
January
PA Turnpike Introduces Cashless Payment at Fulton County Toll Plazas
11
January
Pennsylvania Turnpike Seeks Private-Sector Input for Tunnel Rehabilitation
4
January
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Closing Eastbound Between New Stanton and Breezewood Interchanges
2
January
PA Turnpike Reminds Travelers of 2019 Toll Increase
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