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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Local Official on Human Trafficking: ‘People Aware of Its Evil, But We Can, Must Do More’
State Senator Andy Dinniman joined his legislative colleagues and officials from the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA), PennDOT, and the Pennsylvania State Police this week to…
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PennDOT in Process of Rehabbing Several Bridges in Chester County
PennDOT is currently in the process of rehabilitating six bridges in Chester County – among other transportation, highway, and road improvement projects slated for this…
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Airlines Urge Pennsylvania Legislature to Comply with Federal Real ID Law
Eleven airlines have signed a letter urging the Pennsylvania legislature to ensure the state’s compliance with the Department of Homeland Security’s Real ID law, writes…
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More than $580,000 in State Funding Allotted to Rail Freight Projects at Coatesville’s Arcelor Mittal
A total of $582,000 in state funding has been approved for two major rail freight projects at the Arcelor Mittal steel plant in Coatesville. “Investments…
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Chester County Records First Decline in Car Crashes Since 2012
Recently released PennDOT data for 2016 shows that, while the number of car crashes statewide is on the rise again, Chester County has recorded its…
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Initial Design Work Begins on Parkesburg Train Station
PennDOT and Amtrak have allocated $3.5 million in funding for the initial design work, surveying, and environmental studies related to the significant upgrades planned for…
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Coatesville’s Third Avenue Streetscape Plan Finalized, Out to Bid
The Third Avenue Streetscape Project, the first phase of revitalization work related to the new Coatesville Train Station, has received final PennDOT approval and is…
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Final Phase of Work on Route 202 in East, West Whiteland Now in Progress
Motorists will soon get back the full use of Route 202 as the final $26.4 million phase of the project to complete improvements on the…
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Amtrak, Partners to Officially Break Ground on Paoli Station Improvements
Amtrak will host a ceremony for the groundbreaking of the Paoli Station Accessibility Improvements Project on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 10 AM at the Paoli…
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As Navigating Roundabouts Seems Like Rocket Science, PennDOT Launches Instructional Video
Acknowledging the fact that navigating roundabouts can be challenging for many on the road, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has launched a video that instructs…
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Driver’s License Soon Not Enough ID to Enter Federal Facilities, Catch a Flight
Starting Jan. 30, using a Pennsylvania Driver’s license as identification will not be enough to enter many federal facilities, and people will soon no longer…
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Driverless Cars? The Future Is Now, Says Princeton Professor at TMACC Luncheon
A revolution is afoot. The future of transportation, no doubt, includes autonomous vehicles, and according to Dr. Alain Kornhauser, Princeton University’s Professor of Operations Research…
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PennDOT, SEPTA Partner to End Regional Traffic Snarls on Schuylkill Expressway
PennDOT and SEPTA are joining forces for what many people in the northwest suburbs believe is long overdue: a $125 million project to reduce traffic…
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Chester County Briefly: August 24th
On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation started its $2.2 million project to resurface 10 miles on four highways, including Route 724, Baltimore Pike, Route…
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Bike Riders Celebrate Opening of Valley Forge’s New Sullivan’s Bridge
The rubber tread of both bicycle tires and shoe soles broke in the brand new Sullivan’s Bridge Friday morning during a ribbon-cutting ceremony that celebrated…
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Chester County Briefly – August 15th
On Friday, the long awaited expansion of Route 202 from four to six lanes from King of Prussia south through eastern Chester County officially opened.…
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Southbound on Route 202 Now Open for Drivers
Three years of waiting are over for commuters on Route 202 between Exton and Malvern; three lanes of southbound traffic just opened up Tuesday afternoon.…
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Chester County Datebook – June 22nd
Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday and Thursday in Chester County Datebook. On Wednesday, the Transportation Management Association of Chester County will host Country Night: The…
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