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Officials Mark Opening of Turnpike’s Allentown Service Plaza

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HARRISBURG, PA (05/27/2008; 1445)(readMedia)-- WHAT: PA Turnpike CEO Joe Brimmeier and representatives of HMS Host Corp. and Sunoco Inc. will take part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the re-opening of the Allentown Service Plaza.

WHEN: 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

WHERE: Allentown Service Plaza

Milepost 55.9

PA Turnpike Northeastern Extension (I-476)

HIGHLIGHT: Allentown Service Plaza -- the turnpike’s busiest -- is one of three rest stops that were shut down last fall to be completely rebuilt and expanded as part of a $170 million public-private redevelopment agreement. Under the agreement, all remaining plazas will be rebuilt over the next 3 years at no cost to the turnpike or its customers.

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