In 1940, the U.S. inaugurated its first major toll highway; 86 years later, a 13-mile stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is a ghost road reclaimed by nature

The abandoned highway, hidden tunnels and former service plaza have become one of America’s most unusual destinations for ...
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Turnpike announces restrictions in Allegheny Tunnel for next several weeks

The Allegheny Tunnel, which carries the Pennsylvania Turnpike through the Allegheny Mountains, will partially close for the next three weeks for annual routine maintenance. The Turnpike Commission is ...

Parkway East reopens a week ahead of schedule

The Parkway East is set to reopen Monday night — more than a week ahead of schedule — after crews completed the replacement ...
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Central Pennsylvania tunnel ranked first for ‘most iconic tunnel views’ in U.S.

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Allegheny Mountain Tunnel in Somerset County delivers one of the most “breathtaking tunnel experiences” in the United States, according to a recent ranking. The list, ...
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Turnpike officials, firefighters to discuss lessons learned from challenging tunnel fire

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Following the vehicle fire just two weeks ago and a call from Somerset commissioners for the Turnpike Commission to review the incident, Turnpike officials and ...
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Firefighters, Turnpike officials plan to meet to address lessons learned from tunnel fire

When firefighters arrived at the scene of a vehicle fire June 4 in the Pennsylvania Turnpike's Allegheny Mountain Tunnel, they weren't just battling flames. Thick, dark smoke – and issues with ...
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Allegheny Mountain Woodland Association sets picnic, educational program

The Allegheny Mountain Woodland Association will host its annual picnic, membership meeting and educational program on Saturday, June 20, at the residence of Paul Noll, 524 Noll Road, Loretto. The ...
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Allegheny Mountain tunnel open to traffic while repairs are made

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Allegheny Mountain tunnel open to traffic while repairs are made The westbound side of the Allegheny Tunnel of the Pennsylvania ...
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Allegheny Mountain tunnel open to traffic while repairs are made

The westbound side of the Allegheny Tunnel of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Somerset County is open for travelers while some repairs are being made to areas damaged by a June 4 fire inside the tunnel. ...
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Allegheny Mountain tunnel open to traffic while repairs are made

The westbound side of the Allegheny Tunnel of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Somerset County is open for travelers while some repairs are being made to areas damaged by a June 4 fire inside the tunnel.
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Turnpike must consider users, weather in plan

The two sides in the debate about whether the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission should construct a new section of roadway atop Allegheny Mountain and eliminate the existing Allegheny Mountain Tunnel ...