The Pennsylvania Turnpike's emergency phone number, Star-1-1, is currently unavailable due to an unexplained outage. The number went down late last night and was still not operational as of 3:30 this morning. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has advised anyone with an emergency to call 9-1-1 instead. The cause of the outage and the expected time for the restoration of the service have not been disclosed.
The Star-1-1 number is a crucial part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike's safety measures. It allows anyone with a cellular phone traveling the Turnpike to report crashes, incidents, or phone for emergency assistance. Calls go directly to the PA Turnpike's Operations Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where PA Turnpike radio operators and State Police are on duty 24 hours a day, every day. The Center dispatches appropriate emergency personnel to the scene. The Star-1-1 number serves the entire PA Turnpike system (Pennsylvania Turnpike).
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is committed to making travel safer for its customers and empowering them to stay informed. It partners with 511PA, a statewide travel information service that helps reduce congestion and improve safety on Pennsylvania roadways. They provide reliable traffic, construction, weather, and transit information to travelers.
Links
https://www.paturnpike.com/traveling/safetyhttps://www.paturnpike.com/help-center