As of noon, Monday, Jan. 17, this winter-weather speed restriction remains in place on the PA Turnpike:
45-MPH SPEED RESTRICTION:
❆I-76 from New Stanton (Exit 75) to Bedford (Exit 146)
All other vehicle and speed restrictions have been lifted.
Starting 7 p.m. Sunday:
❆Tier-2 restrictions will be in place on the remainder of the Northeast Extension (I-476) from I-80 to Clarks Summit (Exit 131)
❆Tier-3 restrictions will be in effect on I-76 between New Stanton (75) and Breezewood (161).
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❆Tier-3 restrictions will be in effect on I-76 between New Stanton (75) and Breezewood (161).
Further Tier 3 and 4 restrictions will be considered as winter-weather conditions change.
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45-mph speed limits and commercial-vehicle right-lane-only restrictions are possible, as well.
Avoid unnecessary travel Sunday afternoon through Monday morning during Winter Storm Izzy.
Watch https://t.co/c40zR6Zh2Y for the latest updates.
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To avoid fees & headaches it's important to keep your #PATurnpike E-ZPass account info up to date. You can do so by logging in to the E-ZPass website: https://t.co/zVjhd4yRcM
⚠️ Due to dangerous crosswinds the #PATurnpike advises at-risk commercial, recreational & high-profile passenger vehicles to REDUCE speeds to 45 mph & remain in the RIGHT TRAVEL LANE only on all Turnpike roadways & extensions east of Blue Mountain Tunnel. ⚠️
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The @PA_Turnpike will lift all remaining speed and vehicle restrictions implemented during Winter Storm Viola at 6:00 p.m. today. Drivers should continue to monitor local road and weather conditions and adjust speeds accordingly. Be safe out there! ❄️🚙🚚
REMINDER – the #PATurnpike is an All-Electronic Tolling (AET) system, meaning:
▶ DON'T stop at tollbooths, travel at posted speed limits
▶ Use any lane at entry & exit
▶ Billed via E-ZPass or by mail through TOLL BY PLATE
For more info on AET: https://t.co/aPfFbR2DSp.
Due to an accident inside the Blue Mtn Tunnel on @PA_Turnpike, I-76W a detour is in place. I-76 W is closed bet Carlisle(226) & Breezewood(161). Detour: US 11N - 1 mile; I-81S - 58 miles; I-70W - 48 miles; US 30E - 0.3 miles
Re-enter at Breezewood. @TotalTrafficMDT#PaTurnpike
The #PATurnpike will reopen service plaza restrooms & limited food services:
🚻Fri, 3/20, 7 am, restrooms will be open 24/7.
🍔*8 am to 6 pm, limited food options, carry-out only.
⛽Fuel & convenience stores remain open.
https://t.co/cG0PdRlm7W
*3/21, open at 7 am
These are times of fast-changing news around COVID-19. If you plan to travel the #PATurnpike in the upcoming weeks, you should check this site before you go ➞ https://t.co/pNijYsKISm
With 588,000 daily customers, we are actively working to protect our customers & employees.
As a COVID-19 safety measure, @PA_Turnpike will not accept cash/credit at ticket-system toll plazas starting tonight at 8 p.m. All tolls will be temporarily collected via E-ZPass or TOLL BY PLATE as vehicles travel at posted speeds through plazas. Go to https://t.co/qv8k3a80mp.
Sun., Feb. 23 drivers should be alert for changing traffic pattern & slow moving/stopped traffic near Tuscarora Tunnel (milepost 186)
All vehicles will travel through the westbound tunnel creating two-way traffic from 9 pm, Sundays to 12 pm, Fridays. https://t.co/XKAdBWeVE1
The #PATurnpike has many engineers who enhance our roadway, improve our bridges, study environmental impacts & much more. Throughout #EngineersWeek we will be highlighting the many different types of engineers who #PioneerProgress.
Stay tuned for more!
⚠️ Attention: Traffic at the #PATurnpike Valley Forge Interchange will be slow moving or stopped from 9:00 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17 to 12:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20.
The far-left toll lane will be closed for planned toll maintenance work. We apologize for any inconveniences.