March 17, 2020
PA Turnpike: Overweight, Overdimensional Special Hauling Permit Applicants
Policy Changes Based on COVID-19 Travel Guidance
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PA Turnpike is taking all possible precautions to protect the health of our customers and our employees.
Please be advised that cash and credit cards will not be accepted anywhere on the PA Turnpike’s ticket system. All tolls will be assessed electronically via E-ZPass or the PA Turnpike TOLL BY PLATE program as vehicles travel at posted speed limits through tolling points.
The PA Turnpike advises that all those with special hauling permits for overweight/overdimensional vehicles (Class 9) will still be able to travel the PA Turnpike. However, they must follow modified procedures during the temporary all-electronic tolling period.
Temporary Procedures:
- All customers in this category must print and carry a hard copy of the approved permit.
- Tolling personnel at designated interchanges will still be available to assist with the appropriate lane assignments.
- Tolls will be assessed electronically as customers travel during this time.
- Tolls will be charged to your E-ZPass account; if you do not have E-ZPass, an invoice will be mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle through the PA Turnpike TOLL BY PLATE system.
- All customers must apply for a permit within two weeks of the anticipated travel day.
Read full news release. (link to https://www.paturnpike.com/press/2020/20200316132828.htm)
