U.S. Route 30
Highway in the United States
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| February 2025 |
U.S. Route 30 in Ohio
ODOT released a report stating that the completion of the US 30 project was not necessary, though local counties continued to encourage its construction.
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| January 5 2025 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Toll gantries activated on the Northeast Extension and mainline turnpike east of the Reading interchange.
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| January 2025 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Tolls expected to increase by five percent, based on distance traveled.
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| September 24 2024 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) announced plans to widen the stretch between mileposts 160 and 163 to six lanes, including replacement of the Breezewood interchange to add a connection between the turnpike and I-70.
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| 2021 |
U.S. Route 30 in Ohio
Stark County Area Transportation Study recommended relocating US 30 to East Rochester using a combination of two- and four-lane facilities.
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| October 2021 |
U.S. Route 30 in Ohio
ODOT completed an RCUT (Restricted Crossing U-Turn) conversion at Thayer Road north of Lima, costing $2.3 million, to improve safety and reduce crashes.
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| October 28 2021 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Design work began on the PA 130 interchange project, projected to be completed by 2038.
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| 2020 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Completes transition to all-electronic tolling system using E-ZPass and automatic license plate recognition.
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| March 2020 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
The switch to electronic tolling was accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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| March 1 2020 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
All-electronic tolling implemented early due to COVID-19 pandemic, removing E-ZPass user restrictions.
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| February 2020 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
PTC decided to bypass the Allegheny Mountain Tunnel with a new six-lane road to the south, which is expected to be cheaper and have less environmental impact.
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| 2019 |
U.S. Route 30 in Ohio
A $300-million federally funded project was announced to extend the US 30 freeway section from Trump Avenue to SR 44, aimed at reducing traffic through East Canton.
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| October 27 2019 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Electronic tolling was implemented at the eastbound Gateway mainline toll plaza.
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| September 1 2019 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Turnpike launched a smartphone app for paying tolls.
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| July 16 2019 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
PTC voted to allocate $30 million for a new interchange from the turnpike to PA 130 in Penn Township, between exits 57 and 67.
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| April 2019 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Sunoco/A-Plus locations began conversion to 7-Elevens as part of an agreement for 7-Eleven to take over Sunoco's company-owned convenience stores.
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| June 2018 |
U.S. Route 30 in Pennsylvania
The damaged road section in East Pittsburgh reopened after the landslide.
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| April 7 2018 |
U.S. Route 30 in Pennsylvania
A section of US 30 in East Pittsburgh sank down a hill after a landslide, destroying one apartment building and threatening another.
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| May 2017 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Art Sparks program began, installing public art created by local students at service plazas, with the first mural unveiled at the Lawn service plaza.
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| March 17 2017 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
PTC announced removal of traffic light feedback signals for E-ZPass users.
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| 2016 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Begins phasing out cash toll collection, transitioning to an all-electronic tolling system.
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| September 2016 |
U.S. Route 30 in Ohio
ODOT director approved a regional transportation improvement project allowing Stark, Carroll, and Columbiana counties to collaborate on securing funding for the US 30 extension.
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| August 4 2016 |
U.S. Route 30 in Pennsylvania
The $10 million Gap bypass was opened to improve traffic flow and safety at the congested intersection of US 30 and PA 41.
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| January 3 2016 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Electronic tolling was introduced at the westbound Delaware River Bridge mainline toll plaza.
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| 2015 |
U.S. Route 30 in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation began a project to build a bypass north of Gap for westbound US 30 between PA 772 and PA 41 intersections.
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| January 7 2015 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
PTC committed $45 million to building the Lafayette Street interchange project.
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| 2014 |
U.S. Route 30 in Ohio
Discussions continued about the US 30 expansion, with emerging consensus that local funding would be necessary.
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| 2014 | StarKid Productions performed 'The Trail to Oregon!' musical in Chicago, based on The Oregon Trail video game, with music and lyrics by Jeff Blim and a book by Jeff Blim, Nick Lang, and Matt Lang. The performance was later posted to YouTube. |
| December 24 2014 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
PTC confirmed plans to replace the Allegheny Mountain Tunnel, considering six options including bypass routes and new tunnel construction.
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| July 22 2014 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Speed limit test increased between Blue Mountain and Morgantown interchanges.
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| June 17 2014 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Road officially dedicated as a Blue Star Memorial Highway in honor of veterans who served at the PTC.
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| 2013 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Free Wi-Fi was introduced at all service plazas.
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| 2013 |
U.S. Route 30 in Ohio
Toll highway plans for US 30 were officially rejected.
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| October 22 2013 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
PTC announced plans to replace the Allegheny Mountain Tunnels due to their age, deteriorating condition, and need for additional capacity.
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| January 2013 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
PTC awarded a contract to widen the road to six lanes between the Morgantown Interchange and Downingtown Interchange, initially expected to begin in 2018 and be completed by 2020.
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| 2012 |
U.S. Route 30 in Ohio
ODOT began studying the US 30 section with plans to potentially create a toll highway.
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| December 11 2012 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
New slip ramp at PA 29 opened, becoming the only E-ZPass interchange accessible in both directions, with Governor Tom Corbett cutting the ribbon.
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| March 6 2012 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
The turnpike commission announced plans to implement electronic tolling.
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| February 2012 |
U.S. Route 30 in Pennsylvania
A bypass of the section of US 30 in Gap, Lancaster County, was first proposed.
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| January 1 2012 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Cash tolls increased 10 percent, while E-ZPass tolls remained unchanged.
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| January 2 2011 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Cash tolls increased 10 percent and E-ZPass tolls increased three percent.
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| 2010 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
McCormick Taylor and Wilbur Smith Associates were hired to conduct a feasibility study on converting the road to electronic tolls.
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| 2010 |
U.S. Route 30 in Ohio
Renewed examination of potential improvements for the US 30 corridor.
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| November 22 2010 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
New slip ramp to Parx Casino and Racing was opened at a cost of $7,400,000.
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| November 15 2010 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Westbound bridge of the Allegheny River replacement project was opened to traffic.
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| October 23 2010 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Dedication ceremony held for new Allegheny River bridges, which cost $194 million.
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| July 13 2010 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike
First controlled implosion attempted to demolish the old Allegheny River bridge.
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| April 13 2010 | Timeless Media Group (TMG) released the complete Oregon Trail television series on six DVDs in the USA, comprising 14 episodes including the feature-length pilot. |
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