The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has already started opening up new truck parking spaces as part of an ambitious quest to open more than 1,200 spaces by the end of 2026.
On the heels of an October 6 PennDOT announcement that 1,202 truck parking spaces will be added in 133 locations throughout Pennsylvania the end of 2026, officials announced that two truck parking locations have opened this week.
On October 8, PennDOT announced a truck-parking location opening on an I-99 on-ramp in Bellwood, located in Blair County.
On October 9, PennDOT announced the opening of more truck parking at a William Penn Highway park and ride lot located in Northampton County.
You can view existing parking spots and new ones as they open at 511PA.com and the 511PA app through the newly unveiled “Public Truck Parking” feature.
“The Shapiro Administration knew that we needed to tackle this problem, and as a commercial driver’s license-holder myself, I know how important this commonsense approach is to our economy and workforce,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “By adding these spots – and looking at ways to add even more – we’re giving truckers many more options to safely park and meet their rest requirements.”
PennDOT says that the 1,202 promised truck parking spaces will be established on interstate on-ramps with no sight distance or safety concerns, weigh stations used for Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) motor carrier safety enforcement, and various other locations within highway right of way.
All of the new truck parking spaces will be marked with truck-parking signage installed by PennDOT.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority is also working with PSP on adding 600 truck parking spaces along the Turnpike system.