PennDOT
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is a state agency overseeing transportation issues in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It manages highways, bridges, public transit, aviation, rail, and ports.
PennDOT maintains nearly 40,000 miles of roads and about 25,400 bridges, ensuring safe and efficient travel across the state.
PennDOT administers driver licensing and vehicle registration, serving millions of residents through its statewide network.
Address: 1101 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
Phone: (717) 412-5300
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PA House Ok’s Bills Allowing Digital Driver’s Licenses, Vehicle Registrations
The PA House of Representatives recently passed two bills, with overwhelming bipartisan support, to allow for digital driver’s licenses, ID cards,…
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Teen Fatality Triggers PennDOT $10M Safety Plan for MacDade Blvd.
PennDOT has unveiled a $10 million safety plan targeting a stretch of MacDade Boulevard in Ridley Township known for frequent…
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PA’s Anniversary License Plates Confuse Toll Readers, Sending Out Wrong Bills
Pennsylvania’s new license plates honoring America’s 250th birthday include a small design detail that confuses automated plate readers, resulting in…
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PennDOT Plans to Ease Blue Route Congestion, but It Will Take Awhile
The Blue Route is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year as a fully operational link between I-95 and the Pennsylvania…
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Major U.S. 30 Interchange Work Planned for Chester County With 2034 Start
Major changes are being planned for several Chester County interchanges as part of projects to improve a 7.5-mile stretch of…
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South Street Pedestrian Bridge Over Columbus Boulevard Scheduled for 2026 Construction, 2027 Opening
The South Street Pedestrian Bridge over Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia is scheduled for 2026 construction, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY.…
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Stroud Water Research Center Reveals the Impact of Road Salt on Local Waterways
A new study by Avondale’s Stroud Water Research Center has revealed the significant impact of road salt on local waters,…
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Despite SEPTA’s Budget Woes and Likely Service Cuts, Northeast Philadelphia Subway Push Returns
Even as SEPTA faces a deepening budget strain and the threat of major service cuts starting next month, the push…
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Lower Merion Approves Red Light Cameras
The Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the installation of red light cameras during its meeting on Wednesday…
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Red-Light Cameras Coming to Lower Merion’s Busiest Intersections
Last week, Lower Merion’s Board of Commissioners advanced an ordinance moving the township closer to installing red-light cameras at several…
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PennDOT Announces Plan to Pave The Schuylkill River
Drivers who are tired of sitting in jammed traffic on the region’s busiest highway will soon be getting some relief.…
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Ingenuity and Savvy: WCU Celebrates William Chester Ruth, African American Inventor and Businessman
On Tuesday, Mar. 25, West Chester University will honor the achievements and history of William Chester Ruth (1882-1971), an African…
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The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Now Has a Long Promising Future
The future of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) looks promising, writes Karen Shuey for the Reading Eagle. The…
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KOP District, Upper Merion Township Earn Montgomery Award for First Avenue Linear Park, Road Diet Projects
King of Prussia District and Upper Merion Township have received a 2024 Montgomery Award for the First Avenue Linear Park…
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Bala Cynwyd Residents Oppose Plans for Belmont Avenue Roundabout
Some Bala Cynwyd residents are unhappy about the prospect of a multilane traffic-calming Belmont Avenue roundabout , writes Kevin Riordan…
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PennDOT’s $10M Church Road Revamp Sparks Mixed Reactions in Wyncote
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is planning to invest $10 million in improvements to Church Road in the Wyncote section of…
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JBC Associates: Pioneering Infrastructure with Woman-Led Leadership in Montgomery County
King of Prussia-based JBC Associates has been busy in the past several years working on major infrastructure projects along I-95…
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PennDOT to Begin Stage 2 of Route 422 Rebuild; Expect Delays
PennDOT will shift eastbound Route 422 traffic on Thursday, Sept. 26, reports The Mercury. The move is part of an…
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