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PENNSYLVANIA — Frequent drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike are starting 2026 with higher tolls, as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has approved another increase in rates. The hike marks the 18th …
Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls Rise in 2026, Though Increase Is Smallest in Over a Decade Read More
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 — Ursinus College has been named the winner of the 2025 Direct Effect™ Innovation Challenge, a statewide competition that draws on the marketing talent of Pennsylvania’s college students. …
Ursinus College Claims Victory in Statewide Innovation Challenge Spotlighting PA’s Next Creative Leaders 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
FULTON COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Turnpike marked a milestone on Saturday with the opening of the Sideling Hill Trailhead, a first-of-its-kind project designed to link travelers, local communities, and …
PA Turnpike Opens Sideling Hill Trailhead, Expanding Access to Trails and Outdoor Recreation Read More
BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has announced that bridge construction will require the full closure of Newportville Road in Bristol and Bensalem townships beginning Tuesday, September 2.
Bridge Construction to Close Newportville Road in Bucks County Starting September 2 Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced an extensive pothole repair initiative set to address deteriorated pavement across more than 65 state highways in …
PennDOT Launches Extensive Pothole Repairs Across Philadelphia Region Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The first phase of the Pennsylvania Turnpike‘s bold leap into the future of toll collection has gone live, introducing the groundbreaking open road tolling (ORT) system developed …
Experience the Future of Travel: How Pennsylvania’s New Tolling System Transforms Your Commute! Read More
NEWBURGH, PA — Travelers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s 565-mile stretch now have a remarkable new reason to pause and reflect. The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike …
Shippensburg Students Paint Pennsylvania’s Story in Stunning New Turnpike Mural Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Winter’s icy grip is set to tighten on Pennsylvania this weekend, bringing treacherous conditions and a stark warning for motorists. PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission are urging …
PennDOT Urges Caution Ahead of Winter Storm as Speed Restrictions Loom Read More