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The Abandoned PA Turnpike & Tunnels

The Abandoned PA Turnpike & Tunnels. Historical Perspective. Image courtesy of Brad Truxell , www.somethinghdr.com. South Penn R.R. – Turnpike Precursor. Called “Vanderbilt’s Folly” Constructed 1884-1885 A pact halted construction. “New Deal” Sparks A Novel Plan. Depression rocks America

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The Abandoned PA Turnpike & Tunnels

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  1. The Abandoned PA Turnpike & Tunnels Historical Perspective Image courtesy of Brad Truxell, www.somethinghdr.com

  2. South Penn R.R. – Turnpike Precursor Called “Vanderbilt’s Folly” Constructed 1884-1885 A pact halted construction

  3. “New Deal” Sparks A Novel Plan Depression rocks America Jobs creation a mandate Feds focus on infrastructure

  4. 1937: Building The Original Turnpike Tpk. Commission is created Superhighway takes shape Sets the stage for interstates

  5. Destination Midnight, Oct. 1, 1940 Turnpike opens to traffic Curious motorist swarm Tunnels the biggest thrill

  6. Shattering Traffic Projections

  7. Uncorking the Bottlenecks

  8. 1968, Sideling/Rays Bypass Opens • Bypass opens Nov. 26, 1968 • 11-miles of original Turnpike now virtually abandoned. • Segment includes longest and shortest tunnels. • New alignment carves through the top of the mountains east of Breezewood.

  9. Safety Testing & Research Facility (STAR) STAR Testing • Highway Sign Visibility • Line-Painting Materials & Techniques • Recessed Pavement Reflectors • Sonic Nap Alert Patterns or SNAPs. • Truck Breaking-Distance • Vehicle Crash & Rollover

  10. Nov. 15, 2001: Highway Changes Hands

  11. 2001 to Today: The Pike2Bike

  12. 2009 Movie: “The Road” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E0pEul0Xf8&feature=em-share_video_user

  13. Tunnel Stats • Rays Hill Tunnel • Turnpike’s Shortest • 3,512 feet/0.66 miles • Sideling Hill Tunnel • Turnpike’s Longest • 6,791 feet/1.28 miles 13

  14. Aerial Overview

  15. Questions

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