Travel Conditions

Road conditions are constantly changing, so the PA Turnpike wants to make sure you are informed before you head out the door and while traveling. 

The travel conditions map allows you to view current roadway conditions and advisories for the stretch of Turnpike on which you will be traveling.

Check our travel alerts X (formerly Twitter) feed for up to date traffic conditions information. 

Visit www.511PA.com is an interactive map with information on traffic conditions statewide.

Dynamic Message Signs 

When traveling the PA Turnpike, pay attention to our Dynamic Message Signs. These large, electronic signs along the roadway are used to warn motorists of approaching traffic congestion, accidents, weather alerts, safety messages and more.

Emergencies

• Want to learn the rules of the road? Check out the Daily Driving Practices.
• In an accident or having car troubles? Here’s what to do.

Drive Safe Through Work Zones

When driving through a work zone on the PA Turnpike, Go Orange by following all posted speed limits. Keep your eyes up. Put your phone down. Go Orange for the sake of our workers. Your wallet. Your life.

• Lives can be impacted by reckless driving.
• Sign the Go Orange Pledge.
• Know the consequences of driving unsafely through work zones.
• Learn more at www.paturnpike.com/go-orange-pa

Speed Limit at Toll Points

Open Road Tolling live from the Reading interchange east and along the Northeast Extension. This new system registers your E-ZPass transponder or license plate on the highway instead of at  toll plazas, which are being removed. For more about this cashless, free-flowing system, visit Open Road Tolling | PA Turnpike

Open Road Tolling is coming to the rest of the PA Turnpike in January 2027. Until then, All-Electronic Tolling will remain active at those locations. Motorists should not stop while traveling through an interchange. They must still follow the posted speed limit of 15 mph.

Fall Driving Safety

Falling Leaves

The trees that line the PA Turnpike are a beautiful sight to see in the fall season. But leaves falling onto the roadway can cause potentially dangerous driving conditions. When rain hits the fallen leaves, they become slippery. Please be careful when driving over wet leaves and avoid breaking, when possible.

Deer Season

Pennsylvania is home to vast acres of wilderness and is a hunter’s paradise. While traveling the PA Turnpike, you may spot a potentially fruitful hunting location. But you are not allowed to park on the PA Turnpike to go hunting, or ever. It is a safety hazard and will result in a citation. Visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s website for information and maps of state game lands.

Hunting Season

Pennsylvania is home to vast acres of wilderness and is a hunter’s paradise. While traveling the PA Turnpike, you may spot a potentially fruitful hunting location. But you are not allowed to park on the PA Turnpike to go hunting, or ever. It is a safety hazard and will result in a citation. Visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s website for information and maps of state game lands.