Tag: PennDOT
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said fewer disruptions on the tracks will mean trains can “operate the way they’re supposed to.”
4 months ago
Listen 1:04Philly’s Lincoln Drive is the latest city roadway to receive traffic calming measures
The work is part of a pilot program launched by PennDOT to address speeding on state highways.
7 months ago
Springfield Township’s Bethlehem Pike is getting a major upgrade
PennDOT plans to convert the Pike from four lanes to two, with a median for turns, in an attempt to improve driver safety. Some residents fear more congestion.
9 months ago
Recent storm causes Delaware County bridge to deteriorate, forcing closure
The Smithbridge Road Bridge in Concord Township is out of commission due to deterioration from a June storm, according to PennDOT.
9 months ago
PennDOT says Dekalb Pike repairs will continue until next week
PennDOT found sinkholes on a private property adjacent to U.S. 202 and they are filling the damaged area of the roadway with a cement material that doesn’t erode.
9 months ago
Construction has started on Penn’s Landing park over I-95 highway trench
The cap will be home to nearly 12 acres of parkland and seamlessly connect Old City to the Delaware River waterfront at Penn’s Landing.
1 year ago
Why Ida’s remnants left the Vine Street Expressway under water
A pump system, designed in the 1970s, lost power during Hurricane Ida. But it didn't have much of a chance to begin with.
2 years ago
Listen 4:18New licenses on the way for Pennsylvania drivers
PennDOT says the cards look different and have additional enhanced security features.
2 years ago
Turnpike audit finds uncollected toll problem grows to $155M
Losses had been anticipated after the turnpike converted to all-cash collections in 2020, laying off hundreds of toll collectors and auditors.
2 years ago
Pa. State Police make 500-plus DUI arrests over holiday weekend
Alcohol played a factor in four fatal crashes across the state.
2 years ago
Closure of small bridge in Delco causing big headache for Ridley Park
Sellers Avenue Bridge closed in July due to deteriorating conditions. The effort to repair it has fueled a dispute among Ridley Park, Amtrak, and PennDOT.
2 years ago
Pa. House votes to halt PennDOT plan to toll bridges for repairs
State representatives voted 125 to 74 for requiring legislative approval of specific proposals to add tolls.
2 years ago
Paying for Pennsylvania’s bridge repairs with new tolls remains divisive
PennDOT plans to hire a team of private companies to design, build, and manage the bridges for 25 to 30 years.
3 years ago
Pa. Turnpike’s $104M in unpaid tolls draws senators’ scrutiny
An internal report indicated that motorists who do not use E-ZPass have a nearly 1 in 2 chance of riding without paying under the “toll-by-plate” license plate camera system.
3 years ago
Free rides take $104M toll on Pennsylvania Turnpike finances
Turnpike records show the millions of drivers who don’t use E-ZPass have a nearly 1 in 2 chance of riding without paying under the “toll-by-plate” license plate camera system.
3 years ago