PA Turnpike Gearing Up for Busy Thanksgiving Travel Period

PA Turnpike Gearing Up for Busy Thanksgiving Travel Period 

Motorists should prioritize safety with increased traffic levels projected 

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) is getting ready for what’s traditionally some of the busiest days on the roadway all year as 3.41 million travelers are expected to take the PA Turnpike during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period between Tuesday, Nov. 26 and Sunday, Dec. 1.  

The projection is a slight increase over the same timeframe in 2023. Daily PA Turnpike traffic projections for the holiday period are as follows:  

Date	Projection
Tuesday, Nov. 26	635,000
Wednesday, Nov. 27	680,000
Thursday, Nov. 28	495,000
Friday, Nov. 29	545,000
Saturday, Nov. 30	525,000
Sunday, Dec. 1	530,000
PROJECTED TOTAL	3,410,000

 With a high number of motorists traveling the PA Turnpike to get to their Thanksgiving celebrations, the PA Turnpike maintains its dedication to providing a safe and efficient travel experience for all and urges everyone to drive responsibly and adhere to all traffic regulations.  

To ensure as many travel lanes are open as possible, PA Turnpike maintenance and construction crews will suspend all work beginning at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26 until 11 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1. As part of the GEICO Safety Patrol initiative, PA Turnpike personnel will have increased patrol the roadway, along with PA State Police.   

For tips and information on traveling the PA Turnpike click Ramp up for Seasonal Travel | PA Turnpike. To sign up for E-ZPass online or find a nearby E-ZPass retailer to save up to 60 percent on your tolls, click E-ZPass | PA Turnpike. To learn more about the Toll By Plate pay app click PA Toll Pay App | PA Turnpike.  

To report an incident or other emergency on the PA Turnpike, dial *11 via mobile phone. To learn more about PA Turnpike conditions, use one of these resources:  

ON THE TURNPIKE  

511PA Smartphone App: real-time, hands-free PA traffic advisories 

Changeable Message Signs: more than 200 boards along the PA Turnpike 

ON THE WEB  

511/511pa.com: live, interactive map  

X/Twitter: @PATurnpikeAlert 

BY PHONE 

511: dial from any PA roadway for local travel information 

Pennsylvania Turnpike Customer Assistance Center: 877-736-6727, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

A national transportation leader, the Pennsylvania Turnpike (PA Turnpike) is the second largest tolling facility in the United States with the most miles. The PA Turnpike proudly supports safety and convenience for its more than 550,000 daily customers through 24-7 roadside assistance, round-the-clock food and fuel at 17 service plazas and a dedicated maintenance force and State Police Troop. The PA Turnpike’s approximately 1,400-person local workforce is unified in its mission; to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. For more information about the PA Turnpike’s mission, vision and values, please visit Home | PA Turnpike. 

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Media Contacts:  

Marissa Orbanek, Press Secretary: (267) 408-5151, morbanek@paturnpike.com   

Crispin Havener, Assistant Press Secretary: (717) 870-2841, chavener@paturnpike.com