The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced that the Fort Washington Interchange (Exit 338) will see traffic restrictions beginning today due to work to convert the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Open Road Tolling (ORT).

To make way for ORT gantries, turnpike crews will be demolishing eastern booths until they are gone by the end of 2026.

“While the interchanges will remain open, there will be toll lane closures,” the Commission said in a statement. “Motorists should be patient, use caution, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and adhere to speed limits. Motorists should also pay attention for new signage and speed limits.”

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced last summer its plans to convert its tolling system east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension in January 2025. Rates will be determined by the number of axles and height of any vehicle as opposed to weight, a change intended to bring about more consistency per mile.

Roughly half of passenger car trips will cost drivers less than they paid last year under the new system. Tolls will also increase by five percent on Sunday, the annual increase since 2007.

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