Pa. Turnpike within 18 miles of rebuilding toll road from Ohio to Bedford County
With last week’s opening of 7 miles of rebuilt toll road in Somerset County and two other projects under construction, the Pennsylvania Turnpike is within about 18 miles of rebuilding the highway from the Ohio border to the Bedford County line.
Six lanes to open as PA Turnpike completes reconstruction in Somerset County
The Pennsylvania Turnpike announced that six-lanes of travel will be opening up this week west of the Somerset Interchange as PA Turnpike crews near the end of a total reconstruction and widening project.
Lawmakers begin state tour as bridges, public transit get attention
The fact that 12% of local- and state-owned bridges in greater Pittsburgh are in poor shape was one of the concerning facts laid out for state lawmakers Wednesday as a group of them kicked off a series of eight meetings around Pennsylvania focused on transportation.
‘Nobody wants to pay’ for road and bridge maintenance
Long-term funding solutions still elude state lawmakers, leaving maintenance of Pennsylvania’s roads, bridges and public transit systems in peril. In the coming years, the problem will only become more significant. Electric vehicles have increased in the commonwealth, but it’s led to a drop in gas tax revenues, which make up the majority of the money used to repair roads and bridges.
Pa. House Transportation Committee addresses rural transit needs
The Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee commenced its “Moving PA Forward by Investing in Roads, Bridges, and Transit” series on Wednesday with a meeting in Indiana County. The session aimed to shed light on the urgent need for public transportation in rural areas.
Work begins to reopen PA Route 611
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that work to reopen Route 611 in Monroe County, PA, began August 14 after the National Park Service approved the PennDOT special use permit application last week. The project is expected to take eight to ten weeks to complete, with the installation of a temporary, free-standing rockfall barrier to allow two-way traffic while a more permanent solution is developed.
SEPTA implements enhanced safety plan for 2024-25 academic year
As students prepare for the 2024-2025 academic year, SEPTA is implementing an enhanced safety plan, continuing its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of students who rely on public transportation.