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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania Turnpike launches ‘Turnpike TV'
(WHTM)– The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission today launched its new video series, 'Turnpike TV.' According to the PA Turnpike, the new video series will provide Pennsylvania drivers with information about infrastructure projects and safety improvement efforts statewide. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The PA Turnpike said the new resource will cover environmental initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and other frequently asked questions. 'The Turnpike is a vital part of Pennsylvania's transportation network, and we know our customers and communities have questions about how we operate,' said PA Turnpike CEO Mark Compton. ''Turnpike TV' provides straightforward answers to help foster positive relationships with the communities we support.' Some of the new videos will feature topics like 'Being a Good Neighbor,' Right of Way, Noise Walls, capital plan, general construction, new access and expansion, bridges, and more, per the PA Turnpike. 'We recognize that infrastructure projects impact residents, businesses and travelers,' said PA Turnpike Chief Engineer Brad Heigel. 'Many of the decisions we make – about construction timelines, bridge repairs, or noise mitigation – are rooted in extensive planning and community feedback. 'Turnpike TV' allows us to share these insights in a way that's easy to understand.' Turnpike TV can be watched on the PA Turnpike website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
PA Turnpike officials expecting busy Easter weekend
Middletown, PA — (WJET/WFXP)– Easter weekend is nearly here and Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are ready for more than 2 million people to hit the road. Despite Easter falling later than usual this year, PA Turnpike officials are projecting roughly 2.18 million cars to use the Turnpike this weekend, a 1.5% increase from last year. In light of the expected increase in traffic, Turnpike officials said construction work will be suspended starting at 5 a.m. Thursday morning and will start again at 11 p.m. on Monday, April 21 in order to keep as many lanes open as possible. Officials are projecting Friday, April 18 to be the busiest travel day of the weekend, predicting roughly 610,000 travelers with similar numbers on Monday predicting 590,000 travelers. In light of all of the anticipated traffic, Turnpike officials said there will be increased police patrols throughout the weekend and are advising drivers to practice safe driving habits. Before hitting the road, travelers who know the route they're taking can calculate how much their tolls will be ahead of time using the . Officials are also reminding anyone who takes the Turnpike they will NEVER receive a text from them about unpaid tolls and those tolls can be paid directly on the PA Toll Pay app or on the E-ZPass website. Live road conditions including closing and slowdowns can be viewed 24/7 online on the 511PA website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania Turnpike releases Easter traffic projections
(WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Turnpike has released this weekend's traffic projections as the Easter holiday approaches. According to the Turnpike, 2.18 million travelers are expected to be on the Turnpike during the four-day holiday weekend, a 1.5% increase compared to the same holiday period last year. The Turnpike released daily traffic projections for the holiday period: Date Projected Amount of Travelers Friday, April 18 610,000 Saturday, April 19 480,000 Sunday, April 20 500,000 Monday, April 21 590,000 PROJECTED TOTAL 2,180,000 The Turnpike says maintenance and construction crews will suspend all work beginning at 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 17 until 11 p.m. on Monday, April 21 to ensure as many travel lanes are open as possible. PA Turnpike personnel will have increased patrols on the roadway, along with State Police as part of the GEICO Safety Patrol initiative. Here are some tips for traveling this holiday weekend: Practice safe driving habits, including driving responsibly, powering off your devices and removing unnecessary distractions. If you see an emergency responder on the road, follow Pennsylvania's Move Over Law and move over into an adjacent lane if it is safe to do so, or slow down to a speed of not more than 20 mph less than the posted speed limit. Take advantage of the most cost-effective way to travel on the PA Turnpike with E-ZPass. Sign up online or find a nearby retailer to save 50 percent on your tolls. Be sure to properly mount your transponder for a more seamless trip. Regardless of whether you want to save with E-ZPass or travel with Toll By Plate, get ahead of your travel and easily manage your tolls through the PA Toll Pay App | PA Turnpike. Find out exactly how much your toll is going to be ahead of time with the PA Toll Calculator. Know that help is just a call away, thanks to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Safety Patrol, sponsored by GEICO. Dial *11 via mobile phone to get support or report an incident or other emergency on the PA Turnpike. You will never receive a text from the PA Turnpike for unpaid tolls after your travel. Instead, you can access your account safely through the PA Toll Pay App or your E-ZPass Account to manage your account activity. When in doubt, go directly to the portal and avoid interacting with unsolicited texts, calls or emails. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
PA Turnpike debuts texting service for traffic updates
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has launched a new text messaging service that will offer motorists real-time communication during unexpected traffic backlogs. If you are in a traffic backlog, you can text 47676 and will receive automated, location-specific information about the incident, anticipated clearance times, and roadway updates. Courtesy of PA Turnpike The PA Turnpike says it will work 'while at a complete stop in a location where it is safe to remain stationary, through hands-free devices and voice command or through a passenger in the car, text 'info' to 47676'. Once you allow the PA Turnpike to access your location, you will receive updates every 15 to 20 minutes. Texts will stop once the incident clears. Courtesy of PA Turnpike The PA Turnpike also reminds motorists that in June, Paul Miller's Law goes into effect, which prohibits the use of hand-held mobile devices while driving. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania Turnpike warns drivers of new smishing scam
(WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Turnpike is warning customers of a new smishing scam demanding money for unpaid tolls. The PA Turnpike is reminding Pennsylvanians to refrain from clicking any links or engaging with unexpected tests demanding money for unpaid tolls as new versions of the scam surface. The latest version of the scam tells victims that their vehicle has an unpaid toll invoice from December 2024 that needs to be paid by Feb. 9. Individuals who receive this message or similar unsolicited messages that claim to be from the PA Turnpike should not click the link. The Turnpike said E-ZPass account holders and toll-by-plate customers can check their accounts by calling 1-877-736-6727. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Fraudulent texts can reported to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center online. This is the latest of many PA Turnpike scams impersonating agencies that work on behalf of the Turnpike, according to the Turnpike. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
