MIDDLETOWN – The PA Turnpike Commission is reminding drivers to prepare for increased traffic over the Memorial Day weekend. From May 22 to May 25, the PA Turnpike projects nearly 2.18 million motorists will be using the toll road to get to their destination, a 2% increase compared to the same period last year. Despite rising gas prices and supply chain disruptions, the PA Turnpike has continued to see stable traffic for both passenger and commercial vehicles. With a high number of motorists traveling on the PA Turnpike this weekend, they urge everyone to drive responsibly and adhere to all traffic regulations. In an effort to ensure as many travel lanes are open as possible, Turnpike maintenance and construction crews will suspend all work impacting open lanes beginning at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 21 until 11 p.m. on Monday, May 25. As part of the GEICO Safety Patrol initiative, PA Turnpike personnel will have increased patrols on the roadway, along with PA State Police.
