PHIA News Digest – Vol. 5, No. 12
With construction season on hold, PennDOT working its way through unique challenges
Under an order from Gov. Tom Wolf designed to slow the spread of the virus, the department has shut down all construction across the state and ordered as many workers as possible to work from home.
After public criticism, Pa. turnpike to reopen restrooms at service plazas Friday
In a news release, the agency said restrooms inside all service plazas will be open 24 hours. The outdoor portable toilets installed earlier this week will remain in place at the service plazas for approximately one week, the commission said.
Truck drivers impacted by service plaza limits on PA Turnpike
PennDOT is opening up 13 of its rest areas along the state’s highways, after truckers and legislators voiced their concerns. 10 portable toilets and two hand washing stations: that’s what all drivers dealt with at the PA Turnpike Cumberland Valley rest stop.
With highway rest stops closed, PennDOT tells truckers to use privately owned ones
In response to concerns about shuttered highway rest stops, PennDOT is advising truckers to patronize privately owned truck stops. KYW Newsradio’s Harrisburg bureau chief Tony Romeo reports.
PennDOT closes driver, photo license centers, extends expiration dates
For driver licenses, photo ID cards and learner’s permits scheduled to expire from Monday through March 31, the expiration date is now extended until April 30. For vehicle registrations, safety inspections and emissions inspections scheduled to expire from March 16 through March 31, the expiration date is now extended until April 30. For persons with disabilities, parking placards scheduled to expire by March 31, the expiration date is now extended until April 30.
No road construction: PennDOT shuts down offices, operations over coronavirus emergency
PennDOT is suspending all operations, including construction, except critical and emergency work as coronavirus concerns continue to spread throughout Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Turnpike won’t accept cash to help stop spread of coronavirus
If you plan to take the Pennsylvania Turnpike over the next two weeks, you won’t be handing cash or a credit card to a toll worker.
