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2017 News Releases
December
20
December
PA Turnpike expects six million holiday motorists to travel during the Christmas and New Year timeframe.
18
December
DCED Secretary Davin Hails Turnpike 66 Improvement Project’s
15
December
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Close Overnight Dec. 17 between Willow Grove and Neshaminy Falls Interchanges
7
December
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closures Scheduled Dec. 8 at Mid-County Interchange
7
December
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Close Overnight Dec. 10 between Bensalem and Delaware Valley Interchanges
7
December
US and Commonwealth flags to fly at half-staff
6
December
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closures Scheduled Dec. 6 and 7 at Mid-County Interchange
5
December
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Crash Closes PA Turnpike Near Bensalem Interchange
November
27
November
MEDIA ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Commission to Hold Community Meeting for Southern Beltway
20
November
Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all commonwealth flags on the Capitol Complex and throughout Westmoreland County to fly at half-staff
17
November
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Recognized for Wolf Administration’s 511PAConnect System
17
November
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Ramp Closure Scheduled for Nov. 20 at Lansdale Interchange
16
November
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike expects Thanksgiving to be busiest travel holiday of the year
9
November
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled at Delaware River Bridge
9
November
PA Turnpike and PA Council on the Arts Expand Arts Sparks Program to Riverview School District
7
November
MEDIA ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Ramp Closure Scheduled for Nov. 8 at Lansdale Interchange
6
November
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Lane Closures Scheduled on the PA Turnpike near Harrisburg East Interchange
6
November
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Flags to be Flown Half-Staff
3
November
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled at Delaware River Bridge
3
November
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Closing Northbound Ramp Connecting State Route 1 at Bensalem Interchange Nov. 4
3
November
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Ramp Closures Scheduled for November 5 at Route 29 ‘E-ZPass Only’ Interchange
October
27
October
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Close Overnight Oct. 27 and 28 between Bensalem and Delaware Valley Interchanges
23
October
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Planned at Warrendale Toll Plaza Oct. 24
20
October
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closures Scheduled October 21 at Neshaminy Falls Interchange
20
October
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Close Overnight Oct. 20 and 21 between Bensalem and Delaware Valley Interchanges
16
October
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Single Lane Closures Scheduled October 17 and 18 at Route 903 ‘E-ZPass-Only’ Interchange
16
October
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Closing Ramps Connecting State Route 1 at Bensalem Interchange on Oct. 16
16
October
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Planned at Gateway Toll Plaza Oct. 17
5
October
Northeastern Extension Bridge Closure Rescheduled for Oct. 13-16
3
October
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Ramp Closures Scheduled for Oct. 4 and 5 at Route 29 ‘E-ZPass Only’ Interchange
2
October
All US and State flags at the Capitol Complex and throughout the state lowered to half-staff
2
October
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Planned at Warrendale Toll Plaza Oct. 3
September
26
September
PA Turnpike Postpones Lehigh Valley Bridge Replacement
26
September
Renovations Underway for Five Starbucks Locations Inside PA Turnpike Service Plazas
25
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Ramp Closure Scheduled for Sept. 26 at Route 29 ‘E-ZPass Only’ Interchange
25
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises of Traffic Restrictions on Toll 576 (Findlay Connector)
22
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Close Overnight Sept. 24 between Bensalem and Delaware Valley Interchanges
22
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight Sept. 24 between Lansdale and Quakertown
19
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays between Wyoming Valley and Keyser Avenue
19
September
PA Turnpike warns motorists of lengthy detour in Beaver County
13
September
Commonwealth flags to fly at half-staff on the Capitol Complex and throughout Lehigh County
11
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Ramp Closures Scheduled for Sept. 12 at Route 29 ‘E-ZPass Only’ Interchange
8
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Call Box Removal Begins Next Week
8
September
Governor Tom Wolf is ordering all US and Commonwealth flags at state facilities across Pennsylvania be flown at half-staff.
7
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Lehigh Tunnel Closures Scheduled Sept. 7 and 8
7
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight Sept. 10 - 14 between Keyser Avenue and Clarks Summit
7
September
PA Turnpike to Replace Bridges over Span of One Weekend
5
September
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Ramp Closures Scheduled for Sept. 6 at Route 29 ‘E-ZPass Only’ Interchange
August
30
August
PA Turnpike expects 3.5 million motorists to travel roadway during Labor Day holiday and weekend
25
August
Express E-ZPass Lane Closures Scheduled at Neshaminy Falls Interchange
25
August
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Close Overnight Aug. 27 between Bensalem and Delaware Valley Interchanges
18
August
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight Aug. 20 between Lansdale and Quakertown
15
August
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Lehigh Tunnel Closures Scheduled August 15 and 16
11
August
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Close Overnight Aug. 13 between Quakertown and Lehigh Valley
10
August
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Close and Detour Traffic on the Northeastern Extension this Weekend
3
August
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Close Overnight Aug. 6 between Bensalem and Delaware Valley Interchanges
1
August
MEDIA ADVISORY:
New PA Toll Scofflaw Law Takes Effect This Week
July
25
July
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Flag Notification
21
July
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays
18
July
PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards Named First Female PA Turnpike Chair
18
July
PA Turnpike Commission Approves Six Percent Toll Increase for 2018
14
July
Commonwealth Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael P. Stewart.
13
July
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight July 16 between Lansdale and Quakertown
5
July
Thousands of PA Turnpike Motorists Could Be Stranded If they Fail to Pay Overdue Toll Violations and Invoices
June
29
June
PA Turnpike expects 3.5 million motorists to travel roadway during Independence Day holiday and weekend
23
June
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Close Overnight June 25 between Bensalem and Delaware Valley Interchanges
16
June
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Closing Between Beaver Valley and New Castle Interchanges June 18
15
June
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Ramp Closures Scheduled for June 16-18 at Route 903 ‘E-ZPass-Only’ Interchange
13
June
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Now Open Between Butler Valley Interchange and Cranberry
13
June
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Closed Between Butler Valley Interchange and Cranberry
3
June
Westbound PA Turnpike Has Reopened at Bensalem after Fatal Crash
3
June
PA Turnpike Closed Westbound at Bensalem Exit due to Fatal Crash
May
31
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays between Wyoming Valley and Keyser Avenue
31
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled May 31 at Neshaminy Falls Interchange
30
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Mon Fayette Expressway Now Open
26
May
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Flag Notification
24
May
PA Turnpike Urges Travel Safety Precautions
19
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Ramp Closure Planned for Sunday Morning at Delaware Valley Interchange
19
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Ramp Closures Scheduled for May 20 at Route 29 ‘E-ZPass Only’ Interchange
19
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight May 20 between Keyser Avenue and Clarks Summit
19
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays Between Butler Valley and Allegheny Valley
17
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lanes Closed at Mid-County Interchange
17
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays Between Butler Valley and Allegheny Valley
17
May
PA Council on the Arts and PA Turnpike Commission Unveil Student-Created Mural at Lawn Service Plaza
16
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled for Mon Fayette Expressway
16
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays Between Allegheny Valley and Butler Valley
15
May
Commonwealth Flags are to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
11
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises of Possible Delays Between Cranberry and Warrendale Toll Plaza
11
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays Between Butler Valley and Allegheny Valley
10
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled on Mon Fayette Expressway
8
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled for Mon Fayette Expressway
5
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight May 7 between Lansdale and Quakertown
5
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Lehigh Tunnel Closures Scheduled to Begin on May 7
4
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled May 8 at Gateway Toll Plaza
4
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Ramp Closures Scheduled May 5 and 6 at Route 903 ‘E-ZPass-Only’ Interchange
1
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Repave Ramps at I-283/PA 283 Interchange
1
May
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled for Mon Fayette Expressway
April
28
April
PA Turnpike Activates Cashless Tolling Pilot at Beaver Valley Expressway (TOLL 376)
28
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Lehigh Tunnel Closures Scheduled to Begin on April 30
24
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays on the Mon Fayette Expressway
24
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Now Open Between Allegheny Valley and Butler Valley
24
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Closed Eastbound at Butler Valley due to Truck Fire
21
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight April 23 between Bensalem and Delaware Valley
21
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises of Possible Delays Between Cranberry and Warrendale Toll Plaza
21
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Ramp Closures Scheduled April 21, 22 and 23 at Route 903 ‘E-ZPass-Only’ Interchange
20
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays Between Allegheny Valley and Butler Valley
19
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Beaver Valley Expressway (Toll 376) Will Convert to Cashless Tolling on April 30
18
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lanes to Close for 12 Days at Warrendale Toll Plaza
14
April
PA Turnpike Travelers Should Temporarily Dial 911 for Emergency Aid
14
April
Governor Tom Wolf has ordered the commonwealth flag to fly at half-staff throughout Pennsylvania
12
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Announces Overnight Lane Closure in Fulton County
10
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Ramp Closures Scheduled for April 11 at Lansdale Interchange
7
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Lehigh Tunnel Closures Scheduled April 10 and 11
7
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight April 9 between Mid-County and Quakertown
6
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Lehigh Tunnel Closures Scheduled April 6 through 10
5
April
Governor Wolf Orders the Commonwealth Flag at Half-Staff in Lebanon County to Honor Firefighter James Yiengst
4
April
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled April 5 at Gateway Toll Plaza
3
April
Wolf Administration, PennDOT, Pa. Turnpike Commission, Association of Pennsylvania Constructors Promote Work Zone Safety, Host Statewide Workers’ Memorial
March
31
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lanes Open Ahead of Schedule at Mid-County Interchange
30
March
New arts program will connect student artists to PA Turnpike
28
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Construction on I-276 Bridge over PA Turnpike Scheduled to Start in April
28
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Ramp Closures Scheduled for March 29 at Route 29 ‘E-ZPass Only’ Interchange
24
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight March 26 between Quakertown and Lehigh Valley
24
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight March 26 between Wyoming Valley and Clarks Summit
21
March
PA Turnpike Commission Stops Work on Mon-Fayette Expressway
17
March
PA Turnpike to Remove Feedback-Signal Lights in E-ZPass Lanes
17
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Express E-ZPass Lanes to Close for Three Weeks at Mid-County Interchange
15
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Reduces Speed Limit on Northeast Ext. Due to Drifting Snow
15
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Lifts All Travel Restrictions Statewide
14
March
MEDIA ADVISORY:
Vehicle and Speed Storm Restrictions Lifted on Eastern Pennsylvania Interstates
14
March
MEDIA ADVISORY:
Storm Restrictions Extended to All Trucks on Interstate 84 in NE Pennsylvania
13
March
MEDIA ADVISORY:
Governor Wolf Announces Emergency Proclamation, Travel Restrictions Ahead of Winter Storm
13
March
Governor Wolf Orders Commonwealth Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Firefighter Dennis DeVoe
10
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Eastbound PA Turnpike to Close Late Saturday between Breezewood, Carlisle Exits
10
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Close Overnight Between Beaver Valley and New Castle Interchanges
9
March
Delaware River Turnpike Bridge to Reopen Late Tonight
8
March
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Lehigh Tunnel Closure Scheduled March 9
8
March
PA Turnpike Commission Holds Community Meeting for Southern Beltway
February
24
February
PA Turnpike Commission Congratulates Bradley Heigel on Being Selected “Engineer of the Year”
23
February
Chairman Sean Logan Steps Down from PA Turnpike Post
17
February
Open House for Allegheny County Widening Project Slated for Feb. 23
9
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Lifts All Travel Restrictions Statewide
9
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Winter-Weather Advisory
9
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Winter-Weather Advisory
9
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Reduces Speed Limits on Some Sections Due to Weather
3
February
Delaware River Turnpike Bridge to Stay Closed At Least Eight More Weeks
1
February
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays in the Lehigh Tunnel
January
24
January
MEDIA ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Restores Speed Limit Between Somerset and Bedford
23
January
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Reduces Speed Between Somerset and Bedford Due to Weather
22
January
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
UPDATE: Extreme delays, congestion likely at Delaware River crossings due to NJ and PA Turnpike bridge closure
21
January
URGENT TRAVEL ADVISORY:
UPDATE: Stabilization of Delaware River Turnpike Bridge Under Way
20
January
URGENT TRAVEL ADVISORY:
UPDATE: Assessment of Delaware River Turnpike Bridge Continues
20
January
URGENT TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA, NJ Turnpikes Close Delaware River Bridge in Bucks County
19
January
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays in the Lehigh Tunnel
19
January
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
Pa. Turnpike Closing Portion of Quicksilver Road in Washington Co. on Jan. 23
18
January
Transportation Agencies in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan form ‘Smart Belt Coalition’ to Collaborate on Automated, Connected Vehicles
17
January
PA Turnpike to Host Jan. 19 Open House in Towamencin Township
13
January
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
PA Turnpike to Close Overnight Jan. 14 and 15 between Bensalem and Delaware Valley Interchanges
5
January
PA Turnpike Commission Reminds Travelers of 2017 Toll Increase
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