PA Turnpike preparing for anticipated busiest travel days

BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Turnpike is preparing for what is normally the busiest travel days.

Between Tuesday and Sunday, December 1, 3,400,000 people are expected to hit the road during the Thanksgiving holiday.

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The Turnpike will have all lanes open starting tomorrow, suspending road work until Sunday to help with traffic.

There will also be increased patrol of the roadway, along with the Pennsylvania State Police.