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KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — PennDOT’s southeastern Pennsylvania engineering district is closing out the 2025 construction season after launching 56 new contracts valued at more than $1.2 billion and advancing …
$1.2B Buildout: PennDOT Wraps Massive Road, Bridge Push Across Region Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As the holiday season accelerates, state officials and aging advocates are issuing a broad appeal to Pennsylvania’s older residents: stay safe on the road, take advantage of …
Holiday Driving Push Puts Spotlight on Safety, Mobility and New Senior Benefits Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — With a fast-moving winter storm poised to sweep across northern Pennsylvania beginning Wednesday evening, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel and …
Winter Blast Targets Northern PA as PennDOT Warns Drivers: “Stay Off the Roads” Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, state transportation and law enforcement leaders warned Pennsylvanians to expect heightened enforcement on the roads throughout the holiday season, launching a coordinated push to curb …
Holiday Crackdown Begins as Pennsylvania Targets Distracted and Impaired Drivers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that all driver license and photo centers — including the agency’s full-service location in Harrisburg — will be closed on November …
Holiday Shutdown Alert: PennDOT Centers Closing for Thanksgiving—Here’s What to Know Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation unleashed a rapid-fire series of sweeping actions last week, unveiling new investments, national safety campaigns, record-setting infrastructure funding, and an unprecedented crackdown …
Air Travel, Buses, and CDLs: What’s Really Behind DOT’s Wild Week of Action? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration on Monday released the results of this year’s Operation Safe Stop, a statewide enforcement initiative targeting motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses. The …
Statewide Crackdown Reveals Surge in Drivers Ignoring School Bus Stop Laws Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration recognized nine students and three school bus drivers on Wednesday for their contributions to promoting school bus safety during a ceremony at the State …
Chester County’s Krapf School Bus Drivers Earn Top Honors in State Safety Competition Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Shapiro Administration brought together educators, transportation officials, and law enforcement to address one of Pennsylvania’s most persistent public safety challenges: teen driver safety. The …
Teen Driver Safety Forum Highlights Ongoing Efforts to Protect Young Motorists Read More
MEDIA, PA — As winter approaches, the Shapiro Administration this week announced that thousands of PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) workers and vehicles are ready to tackle whatever …
PennDOT and Turnpike Ready Fleets as Pennsylvania Braces for Winter Read More