Pennsylvania Turnpike

The official page of the PA Turnpike. This account will become inactive on May 1, 2026. For real-time traffic updates, follow @PATurnpikeAlert.

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The official social media accounts for the PA Turnpike are:
Twitter: @PA_Turnpike, @PATurnpikeAlert
Facebook: Pennsylvania Turnpike
Instagram: pa_turnpike
LinkedIn: Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

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One day to go! This account sunsets May 1, 2026. After that, it won’t be monitored. Get PA Turnpike updates at @PATurnpikeAlert.

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This account is officially sunsetting and will become inactive on May 1, 2026.

While it won’t be monitored, you can always find the latest PA Turnpike travel info at @PATurnpikeAlert. For alerts, updates, and travel resources, head there to stay informed.

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While we won’t be posting or monitoring here anymore, you can always get the latest PA Turnpike travel updates by following @PATurnpikeAlert.

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The PA Turnpike will be implementing a Plan X Closure of the Fort Washington Interchange on Sunday, March 8th, 2026.

The closure will last from 12 AM until 4 AM and is weather permitting.

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@PATurnpikeAlert Plan ahead, check conditions before you go, and take it slow on bridges and ramps, which may freeze first. Your safety is our priority — stay alert and drive with caution.

To stay up to date on current restrictions, visit https://t.co/H1plr4ucx4

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⚠️WINTER WEATHER ALERT⚠️

A mix of sleet, ice, and rain is moving across the PA Turnpike tonight into tomorrow. These conditions can change quickly, and speed restrictions may be in place across the system.

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The PA Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476) is scheduled to close on Sunday March 1st, from 12am until 5am between the Wyoming Valley Interchange (Exit 115) and the Keyser Ave Interchange (Exit 122.)

This is for the removal of overhead signs.

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All Tier Restrictions Have Been Lifted on the PA Turnpike

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All Tier Restrictions Have Been Lifted on the PA Turnpike as of 7:30 a.m. on Monday, 2/23/26

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Beginning at 6 p.m. tonight, Tier 4 restrictions have been added to the entire Northeast Extension and I-276, I-95 East of the Mid County Interchange. Commercial vehicles are banned; speed restrictions in place. Stay up to date at https://t.co/H1plr4tEHw. @PATurnpikeAlert

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Severe weather is expected Sunday through Monday. Tier 1 restrictions will be in place from Carlisle to New Jersey and on the NE Extension beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday. Use caution IF you must travel. Be alert for changing conditions at https://t.co/NA2hj2oay2. @PATurnpikeAlert

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The PA Turnpike will be closed in both directions on February 1, from 12 AM and 5 AM between the Morgantown (Exit 298) and Downingtown (Exit 312) Interchanges for bridge demolition.

More details can be found here: https://t.co/5GYMI9edeK

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🚧TRAFFIC ALERT🚧

Downingtown Interchange will have certain lane closures on Wed., Jan. 28, 2026 for Toll Plaza Demolition. The following conditions will be in place:

Entry Toll Lane 1: CLOSED🛑
Entry Toll Lanes 2-4: OPEN✅
Exit Toll Lane 5-8: OPEN✅

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All weather-related vehicle restrictions have been lifted.
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All weather-related vehicle restrictions will be lifted at 4:30 a.m. A Tier 3 restriction remains in place until then.
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-Updated Sunday at 11:00 p.m.

Beginning at midnight, the PA Turnpike is implementing Tier 3 vehicle restrictions across the entire system, including all extensions.

Check 511PA for a map of PA Turnpike and PennDOT road closures and conditions. Link in comments.

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As of 4 p.m. Sunday, Tier 4 restrictions remain in effect for the entire PA Turnpike system and extensions. Be advised of high winds. Commercial vehicles prohibited. Dial *11 for emergencies on the Turnpike. Check https://t.co/ytWDFHabbw for roadway conditions. @PATurnpikeAlert

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As of 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Tier 4 restrictions remain in effect for ALL PA interstates, including the entire PA Turnpike system and extensions. Commercial vehicles are prohibited. Check https://t.co/ytWDFHabbw for the latest updates and roadway conditions. @PATurnpikeAlert

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Tier 4 restrictions remain in place for ALL Pennsylvania interstates, including the entire #PaTurnpike and its extensions. Check https://t.co/GL5RC1owOM for a map of @PA_Turnpike and PennDOT road closures and conditions. 

 If you need emergency or roadside assistance anywhere on the PA Turnpike, call *11 for help.

Reminder to not leave your vehicle unattended during active winter operations - unattended/abandoned vehicles will be towed/removed immediately.

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Tier 4 restrictions are now in place for ALL Pennsylvania interstates including the entire PA Turnpike and its extensions. Check https://t.co/c40zR6Zh2Y for a map of PA Turnpike and PennDOT road closures and conditions.   @PATurnpikeAlert