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Portable variable message signs are also used throughout the Turnpike System. These portable signs are used for the same purpose as the permanently mounted message boards. The portable signs are mounted to trailers and can be transported very quickly to locations where the need arises.

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Travel Board ® InfoCenters are located in each of the service plazas located along the PA Turnpike. The travel boards feature a large illuminated map of the PA Turnpike and provide travelers with directions, distance, and driving times to various Pennsylvania destinations. The travel boards also provide PA Turnpike interchange and service plaza locations, safety information, and lodging information, along with vacancy indicator lights and a toll-free telephone. An electronic message center allows the Operations Control Center to provide instant and updated information on road conditions and construction on the PA Turnpike. "Road alert" indicator lights show locations of travel advisories.

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The Turnpike Commission’s road closure procedure, "Plan X," is the method by which the Commission, in emergency situations such as multiple vehicle accidents, closes certain sections of the PA Turnpike and reroutes traffic around the affected sections. The Commission has established pre-approved routes for both commercial and passenger vehicles. PA Turnpike personnel at affected interchanges will distribute written re-routing directional cards to assist exiting customers.

A roadway closure may be warranted under the following circumstances:

• The road blockage is expected to remain for at least an hour or more.
• The traffic backlog from a crash is lengthy, with no immediate expectation of improved conditions.
• Situations which would merit road closure in the best judgment of the on-scene Commission personnel and Pennsylvania State Police.

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Travel Restrictions On PA Highways Ahead Of Winter Weather

With a storm heading into the area monday, officials are taking precautions. here's the latest:.

Justin Heinze , Patch Staff

PENNSYLVANIA — It may not have been a white Christmas for eastern Pennsylvania, but a new storm front is on the way, and parts of the region could see snow. The anticipated storm front has led to some notable travel restrictions on the Pennsylvania Turnpike as well as crews prepare.

A 45-mile-per-hour speed restriction is now in place for all vehicles on portions of the Turnpike, extending from the Breezewood Exit 161 to the Harrisburg East Exit 247.

The restriction began at 10 a.m. Monday and is in place indefinitely.

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The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory in Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton counties on Monday. It is in effect from 11 a.m. to midnight.

Mixed precipitation is expected in the area, although it's uncertain still how much will stick on the ground. Anywhere from a light glaze to an inch or so is expected..

"Plan on slippery conditions on roadways and sidewalks," forecasters said. "The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute."

While it marks the first Winter Weather Advisory of the season for the region, the Philadelphia area is not slated to see snow just yet. Outside of the counties listed in the advisory, much of the storm front is predicted to fall as rain, the National Weather Service said.

That's most likely to hit in the late afternoon to early evening hours, according to forecasters. Up to about a tenth of an inch is expected.

The full forecast through Wednesday night is included below:

Rain likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday night

Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

A slight chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday night

Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday night

A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Wind advisory issued across Pennsylvania

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a wind advisory from Sunday into Monday evening for most of Pennsylvania.

28/22 News Weather Forecaster Kathryn Oleary explains wind will pick up Sunday night with gusts up to 35 miles per hour.

The NWS announced a wind advisory will be in place from 5:00 p.m. Sunday to 8:00 p.m. Monday.

According to the NWS, unsecured items and tree limbs could be impacted by the wind conditions. 

The high winds may also result in possible power outages, according to the NWS.

The NWS cautioned residents to exercise caution when driving, especially when driving high-profile vehicles.

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Update: Wind advisory affecting part of Pennsylvania Saturday and Sunday

• Updated: Mar. 24, 2024, 2:00 a.m. |
• Published: Mar. 22, 2024, 2:27 p.m.
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On Friday at 2:17 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated wind advisory valid from Saturday 8 p.m. until Sunday 8 a.m. for Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties.

"North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected," says the weather service. "With 2 to 4 inches of rain anticipated, trees may be more susceptible to uprooting due to a saturated surface."

"Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result," adds the weather service. "Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects."

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Where is the best summer destination in Pennsylvania? New report finds out

By Michael Guise

March 28, 2024 / 6:32 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The top summer destination in Pennsylvania has been found.

TravelPulse said the place to be this summer in the Keystone State is Erie. The report cited Erie's events and parks as a reason to travel to Northwestern Pennsylvania. 

"Nowhere in Pennsylvania looks forward to summer more than Erie and each year, the sands of its Presque Island State Park—a gorgeous peninsula that extends into Lake Erie—are filled with locals and visitors alike. Downtown comes alive with special events all season long too, making this hidden gem a true summer haven," TravelPulse said . 

If you decide to travel to Erie this summer, other places to check out include the Erie Zoo, Bicentennial Tower, Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park and the Erie Maritime Museum. 

According to Visit Erie , the city's tourism industry is the "third largest in Erie County, annually generating more than $1.2 billion in visitor spending and more than 15,000 jobs."

TravelPulse said the top summer destination in West Virginia is New River Gorge, saying it is a "mecca for whitewater rafting and floating, which are two of the coolest ways to beat the summer heat in the Mountain State."

Ohio's top summer destination is Sandusky, which TravelPulse said is "a dream come summer each year."

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Michael Guise is a web producer for KDKA-TV. He has worked for the station since 2019.

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