PENNSYLVANIA (WOLF) — Officials with the Pennsylvania Turnpike have released their projected numbers for Labor Day holiday weekend traffic.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission predicts 2.9 million customers will be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike system between Thursday, Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept. 7.
The projection is a 1.2 percent increase compared to 2025 volumes.
Officials also announced Pennsylvania State Police will have extra patrols during the holiday period.
The PA Turnpike is also reminding drivers to practice safe driving habits, including following posted speed limits, keeping safe distances and removing distractions.