The Pennsylvania Turnpike : America's First Superhighway

Join us for an engaging look at how this historic highway transformed transportation and helped change the communities and economy of Pennsylvania.

When it opened, the Pennsylvania Turnpike received nationwide attention and established new standards for highway design and engineering. Its innovative approach helped pave the way for the development of our nation’s Interstate Highway System and played an important role in shaping the future of Pennsylvania.

As the Turnpike expanded, communities of all sizes grew along its route, creating new opportunities for travel, commerce, and economic development—many of which continue to shape Pennsylvania today.