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2017 News Releases

September

22September
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike to Close Overnight Sept. 24 between Bensalem and Delaware Valley Interchanges
22September
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight Sept. 24 between Lansdale and Quakertown
19September
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays between Wyoming Valley and Keyser Avenue
19September
PA Turnpike warns motorists of lengthy detour in Beaver County
13September
Commonwealth flags to fly at half-staff on the Capitol Complex and throughout Lehigh County
11September
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Ramp Closures Scheduled for Sept. 12 at Route 29 ‘E-ZPass Only’ Interchange
8September
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Call Box Removal Begins Next Week
8September
Governor Tom Wolf is ordering all US and Commonwealth flags at state facilities across Pennsylvania be flown at half-staff.
7September
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Lehigh Tunnel Closures Scheduled Sept. 7 and 8
7September
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight Sept. 10 - 14 between Keyser Avenue and Clarks Summit
7September
PA Turnpike to Replace Bridges over Span of One Weekend
5September
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Ramp Closures Scheduled for Sept. 6 at Route 29 ‘E-ZPass Only’ Interchange

August

30August
PA Turnpike expects 3.5 million motorists to travel roadway during Labor Day holiday and weekend
25August
Express E-ZPass Lane Closures Scheduled at Neshaminy Falls Interchange
25August
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike to Close Overnight Aug. 27 between Bensalem and Delaware Valley Interchanges
18August
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight Aug. 20 between Lansdale and Quakertown
15August
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Lehigh Tunnel Closures Scheduled August 15 and 16
11August
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike to Close Overnight Aug. 13 between Quakertown and Lehigh Valley
10August
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike to Close and Detour Traffic on the Northeastern Extension this Weekend
3August
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike to Close Overnight Aug. 6 between Bensalem and Delaware Valley Interchanges
1August
MEDIA ADVISORY: New PA Toll Scofflaw Law Takes Effect This Week

July

25July
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Flag Notification
21July
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Pennsylvania Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays
18July
PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards Named First Female PA Turnpike Chair
18July
PA Turnpike Commission Approves Six Percent Toll Increase for 2018
14July
Commonwealth Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael P. Stewart.
13July
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight July 16 between Lansdale and Quakertown
5July
Thousands of PA Turnpike Motorists Could Be Stranded If they Fail to Pay Overdue Toll Violations and Invoices

June

29June
PA Turnpike expects 3.5 million motorists to travel roadway during Independence Day holiday and weekend
23June
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike to Close Overnight June 25 between Bensalem and Delaware Valley Interchanges
16June
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Closing Between Beaver Valley and New Castle Interchanges June 18
15June
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Ramp Closures Scheduled for June 16-18 at Route 903 ‘E-ZPass-Only’ Interchange
13June
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Now Open Between Butler Valley Interchange and Cranberry
13June
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Closed Between Butler Valley Interchange and Cranberry
3June
Westbound PA Turnpike Has Reopened at Bensalem after Fatal Crash
3June
PA Turnpike Closed Westbound at Bensalem Exit due to Fatal Crash

May

31May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays between Wyoming Valley and Keyser Avenue
31May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled May 31 at Neshaminy Falls Interchange
30May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Mon Fayette Expressway Now Open
26May
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Flag Notification
24May
PA Turnpike Urges Travel Safety Precautions
19May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Ramp Closure Planned for Sunday Morning at Delaware Valley Interchange
19May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Ramp Closures Scheduled for May 20 at Route 29 ‘E-ZPass Only’ Interchange
19May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight May 20 between Keyser Avenue and Clarks Summit
19May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays Between Butler Valley and Allegheny Valley
17May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Express E-ZPass Lanes Closed at Mid-County Interchange
17May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays Between Butler Valley and Allegheny Valley
17May
PA Council on the Arts and PA Turnpike Commission Unveil Student-Created Mural at Lawn Service Plaza
16May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled for Mon Fayette Expressway
16May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays Between Allegheny Valley and Butler Valley
15May
Commonwealth Flags are to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
11May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Advises of Possible Delays Between Cranberry and Warrendale Toll Plaza
11May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays Between Butler Valley and Allegheny Valley
10May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled on Mon Fayette Expressway
8May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled for Mon Fayette Expressway
5May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight May 7 between Lansdale and Quakertown
5May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Lehigh Tunnel Closures Scheduled to Begin on May 7
4May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled May 8 at Gateway Toll Plaza
4May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Ramp Closures Scheduled May 5 and 6 at Route 903 ‘E-ZPass-Only’ Interchange
1May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike to Repave Ramps at I-283/PA 283 Interchange
1May
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled for Mon Fayette Expressway

April

28April
PA Turnpike Activates Cashless Tolling Pilot at Beaver Valley Expressway (TOLL 376)
28April
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Lehigh Tunnel Closures Scheduled to Begin on April 30
24April
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays on the Mon Fayette Expressway
24April
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Pa. Turnpike Now Open Between Allegheny Valley and Butler Valley
24April
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Closed Eastbound at Butler Valley due to Truck Fire
21April
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight April 23 between Bensalem and Delaware Valley
21April
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Advises of Possible Delays Between Cranberry and Warrendale Toll Plaza
21April
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Ramp Closures Scheduled April 21, 22 and 23 at Route 903 ‘E-ZPass-Only’ Interchange
20April
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays Between Allegheny Valley and Butler Valley
19April
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Beaver Valley Expressway (Toll 376) Will Convert to Cashless Tolling on April 30
18April
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Express E-ZPass Lanes to Close for 12 Days at Warrendale Toll Plaza
14April
PA Turnpike Travelers Should Temporarily Dial 911 for Emergency Aid
14April
Governor Tom Wolf has ordered the commonwealth flag to fly at half-staff throughout Pennsylvania
12April
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Announces Overnight Lane Closure in Fulton County
10April
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Express E-ZPass Ramp Closures Scheduled for April 11 at Lansdale Interchange
7April
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Lehigh Tunnel Closures Scheduled April 10 and 11
7April
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight April 9 between Mid-County and Quakertown
6April
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Lehigh Tunnel Closures Scheduled April 6 through 10
5April
Governor Wolf Orders the Commonwealth Flag at Half-Staff in Lebanon County to Honor Firefighter James Yiengst
4April
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Express E-ZPass Lane Closure Scheduled April 5 at Gateway Toll Plaza
3April
Wolf Administration, PennDOT, Pa. Turnpike Commission, Association of Pennsylvania Constructors Promote Work Zone Safety, Host Statewide Workers’ Memorial

March

31March
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Express E-ZPass Lanes Open Ahead of Schedule at Mid-County Interchange
30March
New arts program will connect student artists to PA Turnpike
28March
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Construction on I-276 Bridge over PA Turnpike Scheduled to Start in April
28March
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Ramp Closures Scheduled for March 29 at Route 29 ‘E-ZPass Only’ Interchange
24March
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight March 26 between Quakertown and Lehigh Valley
24March
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Pennsylvania Turnpike to Close Overnight March 26 between Wyoming Valley and Clarks Summit
21March
PA Turnpike Commission Stops Work on Mon-Fayette Expressway
17March
PA Turnpike to Remove Feedback-Signal Lights in E-ZPass Lanes
17March
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Express E-ZPass Lanes to Close for Three Weeks at Mid-County Interchange
15March
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Reduces Speed Limit on Northeast Ext. Due to Drifting Snow
15March
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Lifts All Travel Restrictions Statewide
14March
MEDIA ADVISORY: Vehicle and Speed Storm Restrictions Lifted on Eastern Pennsylvania Interstates
14March
MEDIA ADVISORY: Storm Restrictions Extended to All Trucks on Interstate 84 in NE Pennsylvania
13March
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Wolf Announces Emergency Proclamation, Travel Restrictions Ahead of Winter Storm
13March
Governor Wolf Orders Commonwealth Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Firefighter Dennis DeVoe
10March
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Eastbound PA Turnpike to Close Late Saturday between Breezewood, Carlisle Exits
10March
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike to Close Overnight Between Beaver Valley and New Castle Interchanges
9March
Delaware River Turnpike Bridge to Reopen Late Tonight
8March
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Lehigh Tunnel Closure Scheduled March 9
8March
PA Turnpike Commission Holds Community Meeting for Southern Beltway

February

24February
PA Turnpike Commission Congratulates Bradley Heigel on Being Selected “Engineer of the Year”
23February
Chairman Sean Logan Steps Down from PA Turnpike Post
17February
Open House for Allegheny County Widening Project Slated for Feb. 23
9February
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Lifts All Travel Restrictions Statewide
9February
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Winter-Weather Advisory
9February
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Winter-Weather Advisory
9February
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Reduces Speed Limits on Some Sections Due to Weather
3February
Delaware River Turnpike Bridge to Stay Closed At Least Eight More Weeks
1February
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays in the Lehigh Tunnel

January

24January
MEDIA ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Restores Speed Limit Between Somerset and Bedford
23January
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Reduces Speed Between Somerset and Bedford Due to Weather
22January
TRAVEL ADVISORY: UPDATE: Extreme delays, congestion likely at Delaware River crossings due to NJ and PA Turnpike bridge closure
21January
URGENT TRAVEL ADVISORY: UPDATE: Stabilization of Delaware River Turnpike Bridge Under Way
20January
URGENT TRAVEL ADVISORY: UPDATE: Assessment of Delaware River Turnpike Bridge Continues
20January
URGENT TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA, NJ Turnpikes Close Delaware River Bridge in Bucks County
19January
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike Advises Motorists of Possible Delays in the Lehigh Tunnel
19January
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Pa. Turnpike Closing Portion of Quicksilver Road in Washington Co. on Jan. 23
18January
Transportation Agencies in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan form ‘Smart Belt Coalition’ to Collaborate on Automated, Connected Vehicles
17January
PA Turnpike to Host Jan. 19 Open House in Towamencin Township
13January
TRAVEL ADVISORY: PA Turnpike to Close Overnight Jan. 14 and 15 between Bensalem and Delaware Valley Interchanges
5January
PA Turnpike Commission Reminds Travelers of 2017 Toll Increase

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