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, and vehicle registrations. “Over 90…
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A Mother’s Fight for Safer Roads Helps Spark $10M MacDade Boulevard Makeover
PennDOT has unveiled a $10 million safety plan targeting a stretch of MacDade Boulevard in Ridley Township known for frequent accidents, writes Madeleine Wright for…
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Rising Costs Triggered Decision to End Lima Loop Project for Congested Intersection
Ten years ago, a loop road project in Middletown seemed to be the answer to solve heavy congestion where Baltimore Pike meets Route 452. Now,…
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PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from…
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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 drivers receiving incorrect toll bills,…
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PennDOT Plans to Ease Blue Route Congestion, but It Will Take a While
The Blue Route is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year as a fully operational link between I-95 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Also known as I-476,…
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Middletown Township Votes Down Proposed Lima Loop Road
After years of debate, the Middletown Township Council voted last week to reject a proposed loop road project in Lima, writes Pete Bannan for the…
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Work Continues on Llanerch Country Club Upgrades in Havertown
Nave Newell Engineers outlined upcoming projects at the Llanerch Country Club in Havertown to replace a 70-year-old pool and upgrade the driving range and short-game…
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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 U.S. Route 30, writes Brooke…
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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. Work on the bridge will…
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Four Developing Projects Coming to Chester County in 2026
Chester County is the place for building, with permits and projects sprouting up every day to take up the next available space. Whether it’s housing,…
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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, writes Susan Phillips for WHYY.…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Signs Sweeping Amendment to Philadelphia’s ‘Ban the Box’ Law
Earlier this month, Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed a major amendment to Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards, also known as the “ban the box”…
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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 to extend the subway into…
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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 busy intersections, writes Denali Sagner…
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PennDOT Discusses Plans for a Flexible Travel Lane on Blue Route
PennDOT wants to build a flexible travel lane on I-476 in both directions in Delaware County and is holding an open house Tuesday to outline…
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State, Local Police Target Aggressive Drivers on Route 1
State and local police began cracking down on aggressive driving along U.S. Route 1 through the Philadelphia region on March 28, writes Dan Stamm for…























