As of January 5, 2025, the Pennsylvania Turnpike has implemented significant changes to its tolling system: Open Road Tolling Implementation The Turnpike Commission has transitioned from traditional stop-and-go tolling to Open Road Tolling (ORT) in the eastern sections of the state, including areas east of Reading and the Northeast Extension. This shift aims to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion by eliminating toll booths. Motorists will now pass through tolling gantries without stopping, with tolls automatically deducted via E-ZPass or billed through Toll By Plate. 5% Toll Increase In conjunction with the ORT implementation, the Pennsylvania Turnpike has enacted a 5% toll increase, marking the 17th consecutive year of such increases. This adjustment is intended to support infrastructure maintenance and improvements. For E-ZPass users, the new base per-mile rate is $0.07, plus a $1.09 fee per segment (the distance between interchanges). Toll By Plate users will in...
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