Today is expected to be the busiest travel day on the Pennsylvania Turnpike of holiday period through New Years.
A total of nearly five and a half million motorists are expected to use the statewide thoroughfare including around 650,000 today.
Even though many people are still struggling with pandemic conditions, this represents a 40% increase in travelers compared to last year, and very nearly matching the numbers traveling in the 2019 holiday season.
The turnpike encourages travelers to utilize the 511PA traveler information service through the website or mobile app to learn more about roadway conditions and travel delays on specific routes.