Turnpike Reminds Travelers of 'TRIP' Traffic-and-Weather Hotline

With severe winter weather forecast across the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission reminds travelers get real-time roadway and weather information by calling toll-free 1.866.976.TRIP (8747). This is the best number Turnpike travelers can use to learn about conditions across the turnpike system.
TRIP - the Turnpike Roadway Information Program, gathers information through automated data and video feeds into the Turnpike's 24/7 Traffic Operations Center along with first-hand accounts from roadway maintenance crews, state police and emergency responders.
To better plan ahead, Turnpike motorists can also get real-time information about roadway conditions by visiting www.paturnpike.com. Officials advise motorists headed for the Turnpike to check out conditions before they leave.
Motorists are warned that any unattended or abandoned vehicles on the Turnpike during the storm may be towed to facilitate complete plowing of the roadway.
Regardless of what weather lies ahead, the Pennsylvania Turnpike is prepared to provide a high level of service and a safe roadway. When bad weather strikes, the Turnpike's maintenance department deploys an army of resources including 750 field personnel in 21 maintenance facilities throughout the system, 278 plow-and-spreader dump trucks, 54 front-end loaders and about 260 million pounds (annual usage) of salt, anti-skid and calcium. The objective is to achieve bare-pavement conditions as soon as possible after a snowstorm hits and to maintain these conditions during the life of the storm.
In case of an accident, breakdown or other emergency, motorists can utilize the yellow emergency call boxes on the shoulder or dial *-11 or 1-800-332-3880 to receive aid. Be prepared to give your milepost location and direction of travel and move the involved vehicles out of active travel lanes if possible.