Pennsylvania Turnpike
The Pennsylvania Turnpike, often dubbed America’s first superhighway, is a vital 360-mile toll road stretching from Ohio to New Jersey.
Opened in 1940, it revolutionized American travel with its innovative design, cutting through the Appalachian Mountains with four tunnels and serving major cities like Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia.
Today, it remains crucial for both local and interstate traffic, featuring an all-electronic tolling system and 15 service plazas.
Designated as a Blue Star Memorial Highway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike is a lasting legacy of 20th-century engineering, still shaping the nation’s highway systems today.
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Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Bills for Open Road Tolling Look Different
Open road tolling has been in effect for over a month, prompting the first wave of bills from the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and drivers may notice…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike to Switch to Open Road Tolling System Next Month
The Pennsylvania Turnpike will say goodbye to its tollbooths next month, as it shifts to an open road tolling system, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Seeks Public Opinion on Rehabilitating or Replacing Delaware River Bridge
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority are seeking public opinion on the future of the Delaware River Bridge, writes Mike DeNardo…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Set to Launch New Open-Road Tolling Section in January
The Pennsylvania Turnpike, the nation’s first modern, multi-lane highway, is preparing to launch a new open-road tolling section in January, writes Lloyd Fuller for Traffic Technology…
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Santa Claus to Make Appearance at Neshaminy Mall Despite Earlier Cancelation Plans
Boscov’s is bringing Santa Claus to the Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem after the new owners decided against hosting him in Center Court near Barnes &…
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PA Turnpike Will Reduce Congestion with Interstate 70 Bypass, But What Will It Mean for Breezewood?
Pennsylvania Turnpike’s plans to construct an Interstate 70 bypass could reduce congestion but also jeopardize the future of Breezewood, writes Madaleine Rubin for the Post-Gazette.…
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Local Developer Moves to Acquire Exton Square Mall
Elkins Park-based Abrams Realty & Development is in the process of acquiring the Exton Square Mall with plans to revitalize the struggling property, writes Paul…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Expands Digital Payment Choices
The Pennsylvania Turnpike has increased the number of digital options drivers can use to cover their tolls, writes Matt Coughlin for KYW Newsradio. “Effective now,…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Subsidizing State Public Transit, and Drivers Are Ones Paying For It
The tolls drivers pay to Pennsylvania Turnpike are also repaying the loans of the state’s past spending on public transportation and state highways and bridges…
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PA Turnpike Unveils Northeast Extension Plan from Plymouth Meeting: What to Expect
Plans for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension to widen the road from four to six lanes from Plymouth Meeting to the Lehigh Valley Interchange with…
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Blue Route Shoulder Expansion Could Ease Montco Traffic Jams
Traffic on the Blue Route is a constant source of frustration for commuters, reports Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The 20-mile part of Interstate…
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New Beginnings for Neshaminy Mall: Paramount Realty Set to Revitalize Bensalem Landmark
Neshaminy Mall, one of Bucks County’s largest and oldest shopping centers, has a new owner. Paramount Realty will finalize the purchase within the next 30…
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Korean BBQ To Replace Olive Garden Near Willow Grove Mall
A Top Pot & Korean BBQ is taking over the longtime location of an Olive Garden restaurant in Abington Township near the Willow Grove Park…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike to Replace All Toll Booths with Overhead Readers
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is planning to replace all toll booths along the turnpike with gantries, overhead structures with sensors that charge tolls to vehicles…
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The Definitive Guide to Visiting the King of Prussia Mall in 2024
Nestled at the crossroads of major highways and enveloped in the historic allure of the Delaware Valley, the King of Prussia Mall is not just…
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9 Must-Visit Revolutionary War Attractions Near Valley Forge National Historical Park
If you’ve explored the hallowed grounds of Valley Forge National Historical Park and are eager to delve deeper into the Revolutionary War’s rich history, the…
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New Technology Ensures PA Turnpike Crews Are Safer When Clearing Debris
A new technology has made it safer for Pennsylvania Turnpike cleanup crews to clear debris from the highway in Montgomery County and statewide, writes Mike…
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All Roads Lead to Pittsburgh, But These Days It’s Cheaper to Fly
In a fluke of modern economics, a cheap Pittsburgh airfare makes it currently cheaper to take a flight out to Pittsburgh then make the 4-hour…
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