The official social media accounts for the PA Turnpike are:
Twitter:
@PA_Turnpike
,
@PATurnpikeAlert
Facebook: Pennsylvania Turnpike
Instagram: pa_turnpike
LinkedIn: Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
As a COVID-19 safety measure,
@PA_Turnpike
will not accept cash/credit at ticket-system toll plazas starting tonight at 8 p.m. All tolls will be temporarily collected via E-ZPass or TOLL BY PLATE as vehicles travel at posted speeds through plazas. Go to .
#DYK
that you MUST remove ice and snow from your car before you drive?
If you don’t, it is a serious safety hazard and could result in fines. When it snows, plan ahead and give yourself plenty of time to clear your car.
#PATurnpikeSafety
#PAWinter
When encountering a plow truck you should NEVER crowd or pass a plow.
Plow drivers have limited visibility, so motorists shouldn't pass or drive next to a plow truck. With snow covered road in front of the plow, you are safest traveling behind it.
#PAWinter
#PATurnpikeSafety
The
#PATurnpike
will reopen service plaza restrooms & limited food services:
🚻Fri, 3/20, 7 am, restrooms will be open 24/7.
🍔*8 am to 6 pm, limited food options, carry-out only.
⛽Fuel & convenience stores remain open.
*3/21, open at 7 am
On Tuesday, two goats wandered away from a farm & onto a bridge beam.
When discovered by the
@PAStatePolice
both
@PennDOTNews
and PTC employees helped save the goats. Goatss were rescued and safely returned to their home.
Thank you to all of the employees who saved the day!
Here is a time lapse video showing the
#PATurnpike
bridge on I-76 at milepost 238.09 being replaced using the accelerated bridge construction (ABC) technique.
Thanks to the ABC technique, we can now do a full bridge replacements in just one to two weekends rather than years.
Our hearts go out to our PennDOT colleagues today. One of their flaggers was seriously injured after police say a motorist intentionally struck him in a hit-and-run crash. Please, slow down, pay attention and
#GoOrange
in work zones.
When encountering a plow truck remember – you should NEVER crowd or pass a plow.
Plow drivers have limited visibility so motorists shouldn't try to pass a plow. The road in front of the plow is in worse condition so you are safest traveling behind.
#PATurnpike
#WinterPrepPA
⚠️
#PATurnpike
is not accepting cash/credit for public health reasons. What should you do?
➞ E-ZPass? Proceed as usual.
➞ No E-ZPass? Follow signs to lanes for “tickets/cash.” Drive through without stopping. We’ll mail an invoice you can pay by mail, phone or online.
As of 9 am 2/1/21, the
#PATurnpike
will implement Tier 1, Tier 3, & Tier 4 restrictions on some sections of the roadway.
Please refer to maps and restriction graphics for more information.
For more info:
▶ Check
▶ Follow
@PATurnpikeAlert
Our workers memorial pays tribute to the PA Turnpike employees we have lost to traffic fatalities & has traveled to events all over PA.
We want to continue to spread the message of driving safely. If you know of an event that our memorial could be a part of please message us.
This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW). This year’s theme is “Drive Safe. Work Safe. Save Lives.”
The
#PATurnpike
,
@PAStatePolice
&
@PennDOTNews
are reminding motorists about the importance of always driving safely through work zones.
#NWZAW
#GoOrangePA
Students at
@RadnorTSD
have been collaborating with a local artist to leave their own mark on the PA Turnpike. They have created an 'Art Sparks' mural, which will be installed in the King of Prussia Service Plaza.
Be on the lookout for their mural this Spring!
#KOPArtSparks
Snow is on its way to western PA, which means constantly changing road conditions.
If you MUST drive when snow is on the road, please follow these
@NWS
tips on safe winter driving.
Remember: You should NEVER crowd or pass a snowplow.
Plow drivers have limited visibility, so motorists shouldn't pass or drive next to a plow truck. With snow-covered road in front of the plow, you are safest traveling behind it.
#PAWinter
#PATurnpikeSafety
Some customers have received phishing-attempt text messages claiming to be from the PA Turnpike’s toll services. If you receive such a text, providing you with a link to pay an outstanding toll, do not click on the link, and delete the text. Report it to
The Huckleberry Road Bridge in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, was replaced earlier this month with the Accelerated Bridge Construction method. In one weekend, crews demolished the old bridge and slid the new one into place. Check out this time-lapse video.
Thank you to all truck drivers for working tirelessly during these challenging times.
The
#PATurnpike
offers the following amenities at our service plazas:
🚚 24/7 truck parking
🏪 24/7 Convenience stores
🚻 Indoor restrooms
🍔 Limited food service
#ThankATrucker
@P_M_T_A
ATTN: Due to multi-vehicle crash with fatalities at MP86, the
@PA_Turnpike
continues to be closed Eastbound New Stanton(
#75
) to Donegal(
#91
), and Westbound Breezewood(
#161
) to New Stanton(
#75
). Closures expected to be prolonged. Please consider other routes until further notice.
Sean Moyer is an equipment operator at the New Cumberland Maintenance Facility, and he's one of the Turnpikers who worked on Thanksgiving to keep our travelers safe. Working holidays is nothing new for this volunteer firefighter. He talks about it in this video.
On
#NationalLawEnforcementDay
We thank
@PAStatePolice
’s Troop T for making the
#PATurnpike
safer.
In 2018, Troop T responded to more than 5,000 crashes; gave over 800 seatbelt/child seat citations; issued 75,000 traffic citations; and carried out 240 criminal arrests.
Large trucks and buses can’t stop as quickly as smaller vehicles. The space in front of large commercial vehicles serves a purpose – don’t cut in.
#OperationSafeDriverWeek
April 11 to 15 is National Work Zone Awareness Week. Imagine if you did your job in a highway work zone. Wouldn't you want people to drive slowly, put their phones down, and stay focused? This is our office. Drive like it's yours.
Snow, sleet & freezing rain will hit the
#PATurnpike
this evening & continue into Tuesday.
Before you hit the road check &
@PATurnpikeAlert
for the latest road closures and conditions. Visit our travel conditions map .
The
#PATurnpike
Workers Memorial pays tribute to employees who have died in the line of duty & goes to events in PA to promote safe driving.
We want to continue to spread our message of safety. Know of an event where the Memorial can have an impact? Please send us a message!
As a COVID-19 safety measure,
@PA_Turnpike
will limit services at ALL service plazas, midnight tonight.
OPEN Fuel pumps & convenience stores (NO fuel at Allentown due to construction)
NO Fast food & public restrooms. Portable toilets will be available .
Every day we give thanks
@PAStatePolice
’s Troop T, who works to keep the
#PATurnpike
safe for motorists.
In 2018, Troop T responded to more than 5,000 crashes; gave over 800 seatbelt/child seat citations; issued 75,000 traffic citations; and carried out 240 criminal arrests.
This photo from 1939 shows the Tuscarora Tunnel’s construction.
The Tuscarora is one of the four original tunnels still active on the PA Turnpike. Did you know it was initially built to be used by the South Pennsylvania Railroad?
The stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to safely in work zones. The
@PAStatePolice
monitor work zones, so you won’t see them before they see you.
#DYK
how many citations were issued in
#PATurnpike
work zones in 2020? Find out here.
#GoOrangePA
➡️
Imagine if you did your job in a highway work zone. Wouldn't you want people to drive slowly, put their phones down, and stay focused?
This is our office. Drive like it's yours.
This week, we are celebrating all of the Turnpikers who work through the holidays to keep travelers safe. Robert Robinson is an Equipment Operator at the New Cumberland Maintenance Facility, and he gives us a taste of what it's like to work on Thanksgiving.
Truck drivers: find 77 extra truck parking spots at the
#PATurnpike
Lawn Service Plaza (I-76, MP 258.8 westbound.)
Turnpike service plazas are offering limited food services, inside restrooms, fuel and convenience store amenities.
For more info ➞
If you're traveling this weekend by TRUCK:
The beginning of the storm=the worst
Trucks NOT allowed on Turnpike from Noon Sat–Noon Sun
You MUST finish drive before noon Sat or plan to wait until noon Sun
Being on the road during ban could put you & others at risk
When encountering a plow truck you should NEVER crowd or pass a plow.
Plow drivers have limited visibility, so motorists shouldn't pass or drive next to a plow truck. With snow covered road in front of the plow, you are safest traveling behind it.
#PAWinter
#PATurnpikeSafety
The Pennsylvania State Police will be boosting their work zone enforcement on the PA Turnpike Wednesday as part of Operation Orange Squeeze, which falls during National Work Zone Awareness Week. Trooper John Finkbiner explains in this video.
#NWZAW
Damaging winds are possible with the severe thunderstorms moving across PA today. Avoid unnecessary travel, watch for downed trees and powerlines, and follow these tips. Watch for the latest road conditions.
Yes, more snow is on its way to PA.
Download the app or check for the latest
#PATurnpike
and
@PennDOTNews
:
❆Weather forecasts and alerts
❆Speed limits
❆Road conditions
❆Winter vehicle restrictions and bans
You are never alone on the PA Turnpike. With the safety of motorists in mind, we are increasing police, safety and maintenance patrols on our roadway throughout the holiday period.
#besafe
Traveling for the holidays? The folks at the Traffic Operations Center work 24/7 to keep things moving on the
#PATurnpike
. They monitor the highway, watch for crashes and are always available by calling *11.
Happy holidays and drive safely!
Freezing rain is expected to hit the
#PATurnpike
. If you must drive be aware that ice forms quickly causing slippery patches.
@NWS
explains what to expect during freezing rain.
Stay up to date with road conditions thru our travel map &
@PATurnpikeAlert
PA’s new Move Over Law has gone into effect. Some of the changes to the law include:
🔸 $500 fine for 1st offenders
🔸 $1,000 fine for 2nd offense
🔸 $2,000 fine for a 3rd or subsequent offense
Learn more at
#NWZAW
#GoOrangePA
MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
#PATurnpike
will ban: empty trucks/hauling empty trucks; double trailers; trailers pulled by motorcycles, passenger vehicles, pickup trucks or SUVs; all motorcycles, recreational vehicles & RVs
Ban is from New Stanton
#75
to Carlisle
#226
As we celebrate
#NationalGoFishingDay
we will be beginning another stream improvement project.
With the
@fishandboat
Commission and
@americanrivers
, we will be removing an obsolete mill dam in Montgomery County, which will help restore aquatic habitats and stream flow.
With a winter storm approaching, the
#PATurnpike
will likely implement heavy-vehicle restrictions Sunday evening through Monday morning.
Drivers should avoid unnecessary travel.
Check or the mobile app for updates.
There are only 23 days left until winter officially comes.
#WinterisComing
. The
@PA_Turnpike
prepares for winter all year long to make sure we have enough equipment when snow hits.
Do you have the proper equipment for snow?
#Beprepared
.
The next time you approach an emergency response area, you MUST
#slowdown
or move over.
So far this year,
@PAStatePolice
’s Troop T, dedicated to patrolling the
#PATurnpike
, has given out more than 188 citations to those that did not follow the
#MoveOver
law.
Today & tomorrow will bring a mix of snow, sleet & freezing rain.
If you must drive be aware of changing road conditions, keep a large following distance & take it slow.
Stay up to date with road conditions thru our travel map &
@PATurnpikeAlert
ALL commercial vehicle bans have been LIFTED on the
#PATurnpike
A weather watch is still in effect for the entire system. Please drive cautiously as ice may form as temperatures drop.
Except for
@waze
a GPS doesn’t know the difference between regular & E-ZPass-only lanes/exits. When following a GPS, please ALWAYS read and be aware of signage so that you don't receive a violation for a mistake.
#TollRoad
#Pennsylvania
#PayAttention
#Heavywinds
are in the forecast for the entire
#PATurnpike
tomorrow and Mon.
When driving in wind remember to
#slowdown
, maintain a safe following distance, keep your hands firmly on wheel & take extra caution in high-profile vehicles.
Our
#PATurnpike
veteran-employees inspire us to have a commitment to a higher purpose.
Tony Ricks, an honored retired Sergeant First Class & former drill sergeant who served in the
@USArmy
for 20 years, is now our Manager of Training & Development.
Happy
#VeteransDay
!