Why is 476 called the Blue Route?
Why is 476 called the Blue Route?
Interstate 476 received its nickname—the Blue Route–from planning maps like this one in 1960 on which Mid-County Expressway planners designated three possible routes for linking Interstate 95 to the south with the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the north in suburban Philadelphia.
What mile marker is the Lehigh Valley tunnel?
15 miles
Where is the Lehigh Tunnel? The Lehigh Tunnel goes through Blue Mountain near Slatington, about 15 miles north of Route 22 on I-476.
Is Pennsylvania Turnpike cashless?
PA Turnpike switches to cashless system despite struggles to collect mailed bills. The Pennsylvania Turnpike is replacing human toll collectors with an electronic system that only generates payments from 65% of the motorists who use the system.
What is 476 called?
Blue Route
Its number is Interstate 476. If someone calls it that, you know they’re not from around here, or moved here recently. Anybody who grew up around here calls the highway the “Blue Route.” When visitors ask for directions, natives will, without thinking twice, direct them to take the Blue Route.
Is there a lane restriction on I-476 north?
There is a lane restriction. CLEARED: Multi vehicle crash on I-95 northbound at Exit 7 – I-476 North. UPDATE: Moving roadwork on I-476 southbound between (Beginning Of I-476) and Exit 13 – US 30. There is a traffic disruption.
Where is the exit for I-476 in Philadelphia?
CLEARED: Crash on I-476 southbound between Exit 18 – Norristown and Exit: I-76 EAST PHILADELPHIA { # 16A }. UPDATE: Crash on I-476 southbound between Exit 18 – Norristown and Exit: I-76 EAST PHILADELPHIA { # 16A }.
Are there any roadworks on I-476 in PA?
CLEARED: Multi vehicle crash on I-95 northbound at Exit 7 – I-476 North. UPDATE: Moving roadwork on I-476 southbound between (Beginning Of I-476) and Exit 13 – US 30. There is a traffic disruption. UPDATE: Moving roadwork on I-476 southbound between (Beginning Of I-476) and Exit 13 – US 30.
Where is Exit 194 on Interstate 476 in PA?
Nearing Exit 194 for the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike on I-81 north & U.S. 6 west. Traffic counts are generally low on Interstate 476 between the north end (Exit 131) and Exit 115 at Dupont. An interchange was constructed at Keyser Avenue (Exit 122) to add to the appeal of the lightly traveled highway. 07/01/05
