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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
PA Turnpike tollbooths removed at interchanges
(WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple tollbooths have been removed from the Pennsylvania Turnpike in areas where Open Road Tolling (ORT) has begun. The PA Turnpike has started removing toll plazas along the turnpike, starting with the Pocono Interchange (Exit 95) and on the Northeast Extension (Interstate 476), with plans to remove all tollbooths by 2028. The two tollbooths have been removed where the ORT system has launched. The ORT system will have gantries above the turnpike that allow for unobstructed traffic flow. You will be able to drive highway speeds through the ORT gantries. Death investigation underway in Williamsport 'The PA Turnpike has been a leader in transportation from the day we opened in 1940 as 'America's First Superhighway' and while traditional tollbooths made practical sense then, we now have more advanced and efficient systems that better serve today's 21st century customers… The switch to ORT modernizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike for today. We look forward to providing customers with a safer and more convenient travel experience on the PA Turnpike and better serving the communities we touch along the way.' PA Turnpike CEO Mark Compton The ORT gantries charge the driver by E-ZPass or by Toll By Plate. The switch to ORT in the east of the state occurred in January and will launch in the turnpike's west section in 2027. The PA Turnpike Commission says the tollbooths on the mainline will be fully removed across the turnpike by the end of 2028. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania Turnpike exit temporarily closing: Here's where
(WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Turnpike is warning drivers that an exit will be temporarily closed for a demolition project. The Turnpike says the Pocono Interchange (Exit 95) on the Northeast Extension will be closed in both directions from 12-5 a.m. on Sunday, June 8. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The closure will allow crews to remove the overhead toll gantry as part of the toll booth demolition and Open Road Tolling. Drivers looking to exit in the area should take the Wilkes-Barre (Exit 105) or Route 903 (Exit 87) interchanges. Why aren't there any ships on the Susquehanna River? Open Road Tolling will be implemented on turnpike interchanges east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension by the end of 2026. Open Road Tolling allows drivers to use their E-Z Pass or Toll By Plate without stopping or slowing down. The statewide launch of Open Road Tolling is scheduled for January 2027. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Yahoo
PA Turnpike warning of new smishing text scam
(WJET/WFXP)– Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are warning travelers of a new format for scam texts sent to travelers about unpaid tolls and are warning not to tap the link provided. Anyone who receives an unsolicited text, email, or similar message that seems like it may be from the Turnpike or another toll/collection agency should not click on the link. Pa. Turnpike officials warn E-ZPass users of scam Turnpike officials said different versions of this smishing scam have been popping up since April across the country through texts and email, even impersonating a collection agency claiming to be authorized by the PA Turnpike's behalf at one point. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission warns of smishing scam for outstanding toll amounts E-ZPass account holders and Toll By Plate customers can still pay their tolls safely by calling 1-877-736-6727 or using the PA Turnpike E-ZPass website or their app. Anyone who receives a scam text can report them to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center online here. 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 targeting unpaid tolls
(WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning drivers about new versions of a smishing scam in which fraudsters send text messages demanding payment for unpaid tolls. The scam, which has been circulating since April, has evolved to include messages impersonating a collection agency authorized to work on behalf of the Turnpike. The fraudulent texts often contain urgent payment requests and links that could compromise personal information. Officials advise drivers to ignore such messages and instead check their E-ZPass or Toll By Plate accounts through the official PA Turnpike website, mobile app, or customer service line at 1-877-736-6727. The Federal Trade Commission and other agencies have flagged similar scams targeting tolling systems nationwide. Those who receive a suspicious message can report it to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
