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Understanding the PA Turnpike’s 2026 Toll Rates

The PA Turnpike tolls will increase by 4% on January 4, 2026. Learn why this increase is happening, where the money goes, and how drivers can still save.

July 01, 2025 Tolls
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How The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Finances One of the Nation’s Longest Toll Roads

Learn how the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission maintains over 565 miles of toll road with no tax funding—through disciplined planning, refinancing, and innovation.

April 16, 2025 Finance
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What’s Being Built Along The PA Turnpike? Open Road Tolling Explained

Curious about the new structures on the PA Turnpike? They’re part of the Open Road Tolling (ORT) expansion—transforming travel with safer, faster, all-electronic tolling.

May 22, 2025 Tolls Maintenance & Construction
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What Happens If You Don’t Pay Your PA Turnpike Tolls

Unpaid PA Turnpike tolls can lead to late fees, registration suspension, and even court action. Learn what happens if you don't pay your toll invoice.

April 18, 2025 Toll Enforcement
Open Road Tolling Gantry

Understanding the PA Turnpike’s 2026 Toll Rates

The PA Turnpike tolls will increase by 4% on January 4, 2026. Learn why this increase is happening, where the money goes, and how drivers can still save.

July 01, 2025 Tolls
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Understanding the Value of E-ZPass for Traveling the PA Turnpike

Maximize your savings and convenience on the PA Turnpike with E-ZPass. Here's everything you need to know about using E-ZPass, including how to mount your transponder and register multiple vehicles.

February 20, 2025 Travel Tolls

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