News from PAPIKE

Media Advisory - Invitation to Cover Event

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:25:52 -0000

Six Turnpike Lanes Now Open Between Valley Forge & Norristown

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:58:32 -0000

The Pennsylvania Turnpike advises motorists who will be traveling the Turnpike this Thanksgiving holiday that there are now three lanes open in both directions between the Norristown (Exit #333) and Valley Forge (Exit #326) Interchanges.

Clarks Summit Toll Plaza (Exit #131) Improvements Complete

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:58:37 -0000

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is advising motorists that the two new lanes constructed as part of the $4.4 million contract to expand the Clarks Summit Interchange (Exit #131), the northernmost portion of the Turnpike's Northeastern Extensi...

Kriebel and Bethel Roads Will Re-Open to Local Traffic this Month

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:10:45 -0000

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced today that the Kriebel Road Bridge (Township Road 395) and the Bethel Road Bridge (State Route 3006) are scheduled to reopen to local traffic in time for Thanksgiving. Local road detours have been in ...

Media Advisory: Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Event Today Canceled

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:56:20 -0000

The event scheduled for this morning at 10:30 a.m. in Steelton has been canceled due to inclement weather.

Pa. Turnpike to Transfer Riverfront Parcel to Steelton for Park

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:46:50 -0000

Pa. Turnpike officials will formally transfer the deed of a 3-acre riverfront parcel to Steelton Borough officials; the tract will be used for the Susquehanna River Boat Launch and Park Project.

State Rep. McCall, Turnpike CEO to announce project to improve turnpike access tomorrow

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:05:31 -0000

State Rep. Keith McCall will be joined by Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Chief Executive Officer Joseph Brimmeier and local officials Friday to announce the construction of a new turnpike access point in northern Carbon County.

Additional Noise Monitoring Scheduled in Tredyffrin and Upper Merion Townships

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:43:24 -0000

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will be conducting noise studies within 11 study areas where noise mitigation is warranted, feasible, and reasonable in Tredyffrin and Upper Merion Townships. The consulting firm of HMMH, Inc., utilized to comp...

Turnpike Chief Reacts to FHWA Memorandum

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:31:45 -0000

Turnpike CEO Joe Brimmeier made these comments upon reviewing the Sept. 11 FHWA memorandum on the application to toll I-80:

Turnpike Chief Reacts to I-80 Tolling Application News

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:03:39 -0000

Turnpike CEO Joe Brimmeier made these comments upon hearing news of the FHWA stance on the state's I-80 tolling application:

Pa. Turnpike Schedules Open House Plans Display - Southern Section of the Northeastern Extension

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:00:18 -0000

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) will hold an Open House Plans Display to convey updated engineering design plans for the southern 6-mile section, from the Mid-County Interchange to Berks Road in Plymouth, Whitpain and Worcester Township...

PA Northeastern Extention WIll Close 12:01 AM To 6 AM, Sunday Morning, August 24

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:27:33 -0000

King of Prussia, PA (August 21, 2008) - The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is advising motorists that early Sunday morning, AUGUST 24, between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m., the Northeastern Extension will be CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC between the...

Pa. Turnpike Commission Sets Informational Meeting for Private Firms Interested in Expressway Partnerships

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:11:47 -0000

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will host a Sept. 17 informational meeting for companies interested in learning more about a possible Public-Private Partnership, or "P3" to finance, design, construct, operate and/or maintain three remaining s...

PA Northeastern Extension Will Close 12:01 AM to 6 AM, Sunday Morning, August 10

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:40:28 -0000

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is advising motorists that early Sunday morning, AUGUST 10, between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m., the Northeastern Extension will be CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC between the Mid-County (#20) and Lansdale (#31) Int...

Project Team Reveals Sites Being Studied for Potential I-80 Toll-Collection Points

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:01:46 -0000

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