The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Monday afternoon that it will temporarily stop accepting cash at tollbooths in an effort to safeguard employees and travelers in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The change takes effect at 8 p.m. Monday.
Drivers are instructed not to stop at tollbooths. Tolls will be assessed electronically via E-ZPass or the turnpike’s Toll by Plate program as vehicles travel through tolling points.
“This temporary measure is critical to enable us to support the Commonwealth in its efforts to mitigate the spread of covid-19,” turnpike CEO Mark Compton said. “I want to be clear that we will return to normal toll-collection operations as soon as it becomes practical.”
Customers who do not have an E-ZPass account should continue to use lanes marked “Tickets” on entry and “Cash” on exit.
Drivers should keep moving through the lane at the posted speed without stopping. They will receive an invoice through the mail.
