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Happy Birthday to the Pennsylvania Turnpike! America's superhighway opened for travel on Oct. 1, 1940. This 1940 black-and-white film, preserved by The State #Archives, depicts aerial views of the newly contracted turnpike. 🚘 www.pastatearchives.com #ArchivesMonth | Pennsylvania Trails of History

Happy Birthday to the Pennsylvania Turnpike! America's superhighway opened for travel on Oct. 1, 1940. This 1940 black-and-white film, preserved by The State #Archives, depicts aerial views of the newly contracted turnpike. 🚘 www.pastatearchives.com #ArchivesMonth | Pennsylvania Trails of History

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Happy Birthday 🎉 to the Pennsylvania Turnpike ! America’s first superhighway opened Oct. 1, 1940. This 📽️ illustrates the rules of the road from the Turnpike's early days. Learn more about the Turnpike by visiting the State Museum of Pennsylvania's Transportation & Industry gallery. #OnThisDay #Archives #PATurnpikeBirthday | Pennsylvania Trails of History

Happy Birthday 🎉 to the Pennsylvania Turnpike ! America’s first superhighway opened Oct. 1, 1940. This 📽️ illustrates the rules of the road from the Turnpike's early days. Learn more about the Turnpike by visiting the State Museum of Pennsylvania's Transportation & Industry gallery. #OnThisDay #Archives #PATurnpikeBirthday | Pennsylvania Trails of History

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New Pennsylvania Turnpike tolling system to pave way for 3 new exits

New Pennsylvania Turnpike tolling system to pave way for 3 new exits

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In one month, the #PATurnpike will celebrate its 80th birthday. Today, the Turnpike stretches more than 550 miles – triple its original length. It continues its legacy of innovation in the ground-transportation industry and embraces modern-day technologies for faster response times, increased traffic flow and safer trips for drivers. Learn more about the Turnpike’s history at ▶ www.paturnpike.com/history | Pennsylvania Turnpike

In one month, the #PATurnpike will celebrate its 80th birthday. Today, the Turnpike stretches more than 550 miles – triple its original length. It continues its legacy of innovation in the ground-transportation industry and embraces modern-day technologies for faster response times, increased traffic flow and safer trips for drivers. Learn more about the Turnpike’s history at ▶ www.paturnpike.com/history | Pennsylvania Turnpike

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Uncover The Story Behind The Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike

Uncover The Story Behind The Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike

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Pa. Turnpike open road tolling: How it looks in Western Pennsylvania

Pa. Turnpike open road tolling: How it looks in Western Pennsylvania

Exploring The Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike

Exploring The Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike

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Centuries of history and adventure on this PA Turnpike road trip, all in one unforgettable day. IG: WildPreciousNow | Pennsylvania Turnpike

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During Women’s History Month, we recognize the women of the PA Turnpike who make history everyday by the way they lead, innovate, imagine, and create. They are true professionals and forces of influence who fundamentally uplift our organization and make it better. | Pennsylvania Turnpike

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An old, abandoned portion of the PA Turnpike may have a new life as a biking and hiking trail soon. The Bedford Fulton Joint Recreation Authority announced state and federal grants for a rehab project last week. Learn all about it in this video. | Pennsylvania Turnpike

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Pennsylvania Turnpike: Building the Road to Progress (1937-1940)

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Pennsylvania Turnpike begins open road tolling project in South-Central Pa.

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Pa. Turnpike: Take a ride through history

Let’s go back in history as we continue to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the PA Turnpike. Learn about how America’s First Superhighway has evolved from its historic roots to its innovative future. | Pennsylvania Turnpike

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As the PA Turnpike continues toll plaza demolition on the eastern half of its system—where ORT is in place—customers are now getting a glimpse of what the future interchanges will look like. | Pennsylvania Turnpike

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How much were Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls when it first opened

Open Road Tolling is the next big step for the PA Turnpike, using a cashless, free-flowing mode of toll collection. Check out this time-lapse video of the installation of an overhead gantry in Chester County, and learn more about the Turnpike-wide project on our new ORT website: https://www.paturnpike.com/all-electronic-tolling/open-road-tolling | Pennsylvania Turnpike

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The Abandoned 13-Mile Section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Left Behind in 1968 Pennsylvania Turnpike abandoned, Rays Hill Tunnel, Sideling Hill Tunnel, abandoned highway Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania tunnels, Pike 2 Bike, Pennsylvania history A 13-mile section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including two massive tunnels, was abandoned in 1968 when engineers bypassed it instead of widening it. The tunnels and roadway remain frozen in time, attracting explorers despite uncertain legal status. #pennsyl

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It’s been a snowy winter, and the PA Turnpike’s crews have been busy. Take a look at what it’s like to drive a snowplow in this video. | Pennsylvania Turnpike

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Long gone are the days of blueprints, and now, the PA Turnpike’s engineers are using 3D digital models to design roadway projects. Check out this video and read all about it in Stories from the Turnpike. Link in comments. | Pennsylvania Turnpike

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Exploring the Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike + Stealth Camping Overnight

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They Poisoned a Town — Pennsylvania’s Dark Secret!!

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What The 1940 Turnpike Actually Looked Like Pennsylvania History Pennsylvania Turnpike PA Roads Pennsylvania Travel PA Exits Turnpike Secrets Pennsylvania Highways #PATurnpike #PennsylvaniaTravel #KeystoneState #TurnpikeHistory #ThenVsNow

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The Town Erased For An Exit Ramp: Pennsylvania's Lost Towns

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Visiting the Abandoned PA Turnpike near Breezewood, Pennsylvania

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Building the Massachusetts Turnpike

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PA Turnpike History

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Pennsylvania Turnpike: The Abandoned Superhighway

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Tunnels on the Pennsylvania Turnpike

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Lawrence Welk Pennsylvania Polka

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