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Extended holidays mean more traffic on the PA Turnpike

Extended holidays mean more traffic on the PA Turnpike

Turnpike officials recommend planning ahead

It’s the season for holiday travel, and with it comes holiday season traffic. With the holiday extended this year as Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Sundays, the PA Turnpike Commission (PTC) is forecasting a very busy holiday period of 5.4 million people traveling on the Turnpike from Friday, December 23 through Monday. I’m here. Jan. 2. “Increased traffic, increased incidence of distracted driving, and changing weather conditions are a very detrimental combination that can wreak havoc on your holiday,” said PA Turnpike. CEO Mark Compton said, “We want every traveler to arrive safely at their vacation destination. Planning and focus will ensure that it does. Travelers are advised to be prepared by checking real-time traffic and road conditions online and allowing plenty of time to arrive safely. It’s also important to note that it diverts the driver’s attention away from the roadway, reducing the driver’s reaction time and increasing the risk of a collision.Put your phone down and pay attention to the road ahead. Drivers can check road conditions, including color-coded winter conditions, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA also allows drivers to set personalized trip alerts for specific roads, days of the week and times of the day. Select your area and see traffic speeds color coded by he hour to determine the best time to travel. Here are the daily traffic forecasts for the holiday season: Saturday 24 December – Sunday 24 December 25 – 320,000 Monday 26 December – 530,000 Tuesday 27 December – 550,000 Wednesday 28 December – 550,000 Thursday 29 December – 570,000 December 30 Sunday 1st December – 600,000 Saturday 31st December – 410,000 Sunday 1st January – 350,000 Monday 2nd January – 450,000 All road construction work suspended during the holiday week and additional safety and police personnel out on the road to assist customers.

It’s the season for holiday travel, and with it comes holiday season traffic. With the holiday extended this year as Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Sundays, the PA Turnpike Commission (PTC) is forecasting a very busy holiday period of 5.4 million people traveling on the Turnpike from Friday, December 23 through Monday. I’m here. January 2nd.

PA Turnpike CEO Mark Compton said: “We want all travelers to arrive safely at their vacation destinations, so they can plan and focus.

“We encourage travelers to be prepared by checking real-time traffic and road conditions online and allowing plenty of time to reach their destination safely. It is important to note that this diverts the attention of the driver from the roadway, reducing the driver’s reaction time and increasing the risk of a collision.Put your phone down and pay attention to the road ahead.”

Drivers can check road conditions, including color-coded winter conditions, by visiting www.511PA.com511PA can also be set up by the driver personalized travel alerts For specific roads, days of the week, and times of day. Select your region and see traffic speeds color coded by his hour to determine the best time to travel.

Here are the daily traffic forecasts for New Year’s Eve:

Saturday, December 24th – 450,000

Sunday, December 25th – 320,000

Monday, December 26 – 530,000

Tuesday, December 27th – 550,000

Wednesday, December 28 – 550,000

Thursday, December 29 – 570,000

Friday, December 30 – 600,000

Saturday, December 31st – 410,000

Sunday, January 1 – 350,000

Monday 2nd January – 450,000

During the holiday week, all road construction work is suspended and additional safety and police officers are on the road to assist customers.

https://www.wgal.com/article/extended-holiday-means-higher-traffic-levels-on-pa-turnpike/42333258 Extended holidays mean more traffic on the PA Turnpike

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