Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Craig Mongeau - CEG Editor in Chief - Mon October 01, 2018

Fifty Years in the Making — I-95 Finally Connects Maine to Florida With Opening of the 'Missing Link'

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, PennDOT, FHWA and elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, cut the ceremonial ribbon Sept. 21, 2018, on Stage 1 of the PA Turnpike/I-95 Interchange project....

Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Mon September 17, 2018

Philly Bridge Undergoes $103M Facelift

As part of its commitment to bridge preservation, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is rehabilitating the Chestnut Street bridge over the Schuylkill River, connecting Center City Philadelphia with University City and West Philadelphia....

Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed December 14, 2016

Pennsylvania Turnpike's $425M Interchange Project on Schedule

There are three construction projects left to complete for Stage 1 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's $425 million I-95 Interchange project in Bensalem and Bristol Townships in Bucks County....

Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Mon August 06, 2018

PA Turnpike/I-95 'Missing Link' Nears Finish

After decades of talk, plans, studies, designs and all the other myriad issues that go with a major highway project, the $425 million Pennsylvania Turnpike/I-95 Interchange is on the cusp of completion....

PennDOT - Fri July 20, 2018

PennDOT Promotes Work Zone Safety, Honors Fallen Workers

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP) and the Pennsylvania State Police held a media briefing to urge safe driving throughout work zones in the region....

Associated Press - Mon July 09, 2018

Wolf Says $180M Will Fill Potholes, Fix Other Winter Effects

HARRISBURG (AP) Drivers across the state will be getting some relief from pockmarked roadways in the form of $180 million to fill in potholes and perform other work after the ravages of a tough winter....

PennDOT - Mon June 25, 2018

PennDOT to Begin Rehabilitation of Two Route 611 Bridges

Construction was scheduled to begin on June 18 on a project to rehabilitate the bridge carrying Route 611 (Easton Road) over Pennypack Creek and the bridge carrying Route 611 (Easton Road) over the Pennsylvania Turnpike ramps in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced....

PennDOT - Tue May 29, 2018

PennDOT Names State Innovations Challenge Winner

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that a team of students from The Haverford School, Montgomery County, has been selected as the statewide winner for its inaugural Innovations Challenge....

PennDOT - Fri May 25, 2018

Gov. Wolf Announces Funding Increase for Municipal Projects

Gov. Tom Wolf announced the distribution of nearly $489 million in 2018 liquid fuels payments to municipalities through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to help them maintain local roads and bridges....

PennDOT - Thu May 24, 2018

PennDOT Wins Award for Roundabout

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is the winner of the Transportation Quality Initiative 2018 Community Connection and Enhancement award for its local partnerships during the planning and construction of two roundabouts in the borough of Saegertown, Crawford County....