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The abandoned tunnel at Sideling Hill, the longest of the original tunnels on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, is more than a mile and a quarter long. The hike from the parking lot to Rays Hill Tunnel is a gentle uphill walk. creating and using HTML frames and the programming associated with them. following an email from an Internet user, I believe this will be the month I
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Nearly 50 years later in 1937, to make use of seven of the partially dug tunnels, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission turned the tunnels into a highway. the wrong page. (was never built), South
I don’t know what we expected from the Pennsylvania Abandoned Turnpike, but it didn’t feel like other abandoned places (like Pennsylvania’s abandoned resorts). Rays Hill-Sideling Hill Tunnels. Yes it was â the Pennsylvania Turnpike was built on top of the started-but-never-completed South Pennsylvania Railroad, which was a joint partnership between famous businessmen of the day William Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie (pictured below in front of the Rays Hill Tunnel in 1884), Henry Clay Frick, and J.P. ⦠remaining. Week of August 17, 2005 ...
Like the Highway to Hell in Centralia, Pennsylvania, the Abandoned PA Turnpike tunnels have that post-apocalyptic vibe. domain name. }
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Hill Tunnel statistics pages. You’ll go a little less than a mile to the first intersection and gravel parking lot (on your left). S.A.C. Improved guest book; Sideling Hill picture page uploaded; Ray's Hill picture
It was probably some kind of air duct above the main tunnel shaft. He has visited all 50 of the United States as well as 70 countries on 5 continents – all in search of the world’s perfect sausage. Once the spur gets into Breezewood, make your first right onto US-30 and head east of town (you’ll pass the Quality Inn Breezewood hotel on your left). (The third tunnel that was bypassed, the Laurel Hill Tunnel, was located further away and required only a two-mile bypass.) Lots of free parking available at 3005 Pump Station Rd, Waterfall, PA. It’s unlikely there will be more vehicles than that. Laurel Hill Statistics page has been updated. site to share their stories about visiting the abandoned PA Turnpike, including
A parking lot on Oregon Road is adjacent to the abandoned turnpike. The tunnel wasn’t as spooky as we expected and the road was just some gravel and asphalt. var name = "turnpike-stories";var domain = "rays-hill.com";document.write(', var name = "webmaster";var domain = "rays-hill.com";document.write('. Lance Longwell is the co-founder of Travel Addicts. document.write("'Add our site to your favorites! You’ll notice several signs that explain the rules. It's amazing that the tunnels look almost untouched after standing, unmaintained, for more than 40 years.
Week of August 25, 2005 ...
Like the Highway to Hell in Centralia, Pennsylvania, the Abandoned PA Turnpike tunnels have that post-apocalyptic vibe. book, as well as the two visitors who have sent pictures and facts for Laurel
Part of this website is going to be dedicated to allowing visitors to the site to share their stories about visiting the abandoned PA Turnpike, including both abandoned sections, the tunnels (Laurel Hill, Ray's Hill and Sideling Hill), both recently and before they were open to public visits. On a Friday morning in the summer, we saw several other groups of walkers and many other cars parked in the small lot outside of Breezewood, PA. And so, our merry band of walkers set out for Rays Hill Tunnel feeling like extras in the 2009 film The Road, which was shot here. var msg = "Don't forget to bookmark us! Trips ... Laurel Ridge:
or P.T.C. * Any information on how the S.A.C. We’re Lance and Laura, two busy professionals who love photography and travel the world as much as our “real world” vacation schedules allow. as well as the ability to post stories anonymously. have been sharing their stories and information with me for both this website
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to the coming year and to updating this website with a lot of new pictures and
Enjoy! Week of August 10, 2005 ...
Hiking
The two tunnels along the abandoned turnpike are the Sideling Hill Tunnel and the Rays Hill Tunnel. Pennsylvania Turnpike History. coming; aerial photography of the tunnels, old roadways and local landmarks
Southern Alleghenies Conservancy
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On October 31, 1989, the turnpike saw its two billionth traveler. Many of the tunnels were twinned, but the two tunnels in this section were abandoned as the turnpike was rerouted around/over the hills. More neat and useful
information has been sent to me. Welcome to
Also, the tunnel interiors can be quite cool, so a lightweight jacket is a good idea, even in summer.
Thanks for Visiting the Abandoned PA Turnpike FB page. abandoned turnpike, near Breezewood, PA: Click
I found a mistake on my "links" buttons on the bottom of the tunnel statistics
Nine workers were killed during the ⦠Not many people realize that when they are traveling along the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Breezewood, PA that just yards away from them is the Abandoned PA Turnpike. The abandoned part of the Turnpike is now a walking, hiking, and biking trail, although it is not maintained. The trail is not maintained, but is occasionally patrolled. (not used by the turnpike), Quemahoning
After the project failed, the tunnels lay dormant until they were included in plans to build what became known as âAmericaâs first superhighwayâ â the Pennsylvania Turnpike â a motorway-style road running east to west across the northern state. Tunnel
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abandoned, never used or never built tunnels); I received some Laurel Hill
Several of the tunnels the Pennsylvania Turnpike used had already been started in the mid-1800's for the South Penn Railroad, but they were never completed. former uses of the tunnel; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette included a story this week regarding the SAC's
It chirped endlessly at our presence. photographs and links that will appear soon on this website. Penn Railroad
I am looking forward
HAPPY NEW YEAR! As abandoned places go, this was pretty unremarkable. am taking a few weeks off from the website ... updates will resume in November. You'll wonder if you missed it - just keep going. 28th. Please Note: the tunnels are completely preserved, but NO electricity. The Keystone State has its own monuments to change. Ridge hiking trail (crosses over the tunnel and the bypass route). all of the tunnels related to the PA Turnpike (including current, remodeled,
See you in 2006! visitors to the abandoned turnpike areas, story tellers and photographers who
E-mail webmaster for details. When he’s not traveling (or writing about travel), you’ll find him reading a good book. Sideling
The entrance to the abandoned turnpike tunnel is fairly overgrown and doesn’t make a very nice picture (the view on the other side is better). old tunnel has been easy to establish. Jeanmarie R. Ward responded to an e-mail that was sent to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, seeking permission to explore the Laurel Hill tunnel and it's adjoining abandoned roadway. '; return true ");
Hill Tunnel and
will be posting a new Laurel Hill Tunnel page, including the apparent usage of
Month of November 2005 ...
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Laurel Hill Tunnel *
This is my first-ever attempt at
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Mattress Factory, Pittsburgh. By combining the emails and pictures from three recent
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Sideling Hill Tunnel is one of three original Pennsylvania Turnpike tunnels abandoned (this one in 1968) after two massive realignment projects. both abandoned sections, the tunnels (Laurel Hill, Ray's Hill and Sideling
The second is a 12-mile stretch east of Breezewood, which is shown here. Passing through farmland and under mountains, it was a modern marvel when it was constructed in 1930s. turnpike right-of-way. We had to carefully dodge their fecal bombs. Please var name = "turnpike-stories";var domain = "rays-hill.com";document.write('');document.write("Turnpike Stories" + '');" target="_top">click
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Back in 1968, the Pennsylvania Turnpike closed a section of highway as tunnels that were only one lane each way were just too small for the growing traffic. When the PA Turnpike first opened in the 1940's it had many tunnels. I continue to be amazed and most thankful for all of the authors, historians,
Jon's
* Recent photographs or accounts of the U.S. 30 and Pumping Station Road
Pump Station is a road that's part paved, part gravel. maintain and fund both sites. This is the parking lot for the Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike. All
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It’s the model that all other highway systems have followed, both in the United States and in other countries. File archive of the (NEW!) This place is gorgeous in Autumn! The Laurel Hill Tunnel, once a proud piece of the Pennsylvania Turnpike System, was closed. Be sure to bring your patience. However, like most things in Pennsylvania, it takes a long time. It is located at the Westmoreland/Somerset County line and was bypassed in 1964. GPS Coordinates: 39.999976, -78.228025. Getting off the Turnpike, the highway number will turn to I-70. Laurel Hill Tunnel. only adds to the theory
500 visitors in two months -- pass the word! any of the tunnels or exploring the old roadway, please email our site at:
(NEW, revised 11/16/05), History of the Pennsylvania Turnpike - America's
The PA Turnpike winds its way for over five hundred miles around and through much of southern PA. Recently I set out with a few friends to see the Rays Hill Tunnel on the Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike. You’ll pass the Breezewood Quality Inn hotel on your left. pages are in the works. if(navigator.appName == "Netscape") msg += " (CTRL-D)";
This site is ⦠posted; compliments of the Weather Channel, current weather conditions for
Breezewood, PA are now dynamically posted. Head less than mile to gravel parking lot Abandoned PA Turnpike bike trail. Tunnel information this week from a reputable source -- cannot share the source
The last remaining two-lane tunnel on the Turnpike was the Lehigh Tunnel on the Northeastern Extension and it was widened. Mountain
Also posted this week: Laurel
The result can be long traffic jams and gridlock on Route 30 at nearly any hour of the day. ⦠Stay tuned for additional details.
(not used by the turnpike), Sewickley
In 2005, the PTC restricted access to the abandoned turnpike by demolishing an overpass over U.S. Route 30 (US 30) in Breezewood and an overpass on Pump Station Road near the site of the old Cove Valley Travel Plaza. Pennsylvania Turnpike Laurel Hill bypass. In fact, the Pennsylvania Turnpike was the first limited-access highway in the United States. var name = "turnpike-stories";var domain = "rays-hill.com";document.write('');document.write("Turnpike Stories" + '');">var name = "turnpike-stories";var domain = "rays-hill.com";document.write('
');document.write("Turnpike Stories" + '');. working on another update ... some mysteries solved. Visitors to this website
Month of December 2005 ... Wishing you and your families a Merry
These abandoned tunnels were also used by PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to test rumble strips, emissions from unleaded gasoline and train maintenance workers. Thanks to another source, some additional
See the "Recent Pictures" section under
Sideling Hill Tunnel is 6,782 feet (2,067 m) long. the Laurel Hill Tunnel. The Pennsylvania Turnpike has revived plans to replace the Allegheny Tunnels in Somerset County, a project that has been talked about for nearly two decades. page uploaded; Laurel Hill picture page uploaded (I need your help, pictures
added, spotlights several books written about the Turnpike and it's history;
about what may or may not be happening at that location; links posted to the
working on the "statistics" pages for each tunnel (I have a lot of
the old tunnel. They were linking to another portion of my website that we use for
website; guest book works correctly now; off-site links (WikiMedia) added for
is now off-line. plans for the future of the Superhighway/Pike 2 Bike trail (NOTE: the
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here to view the old website (no frames used). The Pennsylvania Turnpike is a marvel of engineering and political achievement that traverses the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. it went online on June 29, 2005: When web pages get updated and moved around, sometimes links
the eastern portal (NEW!). As we walked through the tunnel, we noticed that above our heads was a secondary passage that had openings every few feet. More information on Laurel Hill tunnel has been received -
I will no doubt make
Unfortunately, there was a section that was unable to be widened due to issues at the Rays Hill Tunnel and Sideling Hill Tunnel. The abandoned road that connects these two tunnels lives on as an easy â but incredibly intriguing and historic â hiking trail. But the Pennsylvania Turnpike is the lifeline that literally holds the state together. Updates will come probably once a week or as needed. am taking the month off from working on the website. var url="http://www.javascriptsource.com";
* Any recent photographs or accounts of visitors to the eastern portal of the
The Pennsylvania Turnpike considered six options and favors building a new road around the Allegheny Tunnel at a cost of $332.4 million. The local government has been securing funding and there signs announcing Pike2Bike is coming. The old website link still appears below if you'd like to
There is a plan to turn the highway into a trail called the Pike 2 Bike. the Tunnel; near
Service Plaza and Pump Station Road aerial photos annotated; work
Hill. Tunnel near Everett, PA *
These days, it seems America is infatuated with abandoned places. Some posts on this site contain affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these links, we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). recent questions that have surfaced; the Turnpike "in print" page
Make a right on US-30 in town and head east past a couple of gas stations and fast food establishments. "Bike The Pike"
You'll be surprised at how different
A fun drive. see what it previously looked like. The tunnel face is riddled with graffiti, some of it quite good, although lots of it is pretty sophomoric.
that site over to Ray's Hill.com. Part of this website is going to be dedicated to allowing visitors to the
Most of us have used, or use on a regular basis, the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Many
complete with explanations, rumors, theories and facts
Initially ten tunnels were partially dug through the mountains of central Pennsylvania before the project was abandoned in 1885. Netscape, will work. Take this short spur into town. 10,036 were here. the eastern portal looks today. visitors, with someone knowledgeable in their hobby, I believe the usage of the
www.southpennrailroad.com. Hike up the steep dirt and gravel hill to the trailhead and the start of the Old Pennsylvania Turnpike bike trail. Stories page is now posted. The One The Builders Forgot to Build
Week of July 17, 2005 ...
Two of the nine tunnels that were created, including the Negro and Quemahoning Mountain tunnels, were omitted from the Turnpike routing thanks to routing around them. Back in 1968, for whatever reason, the turnpike was 4 lanes, but with only 1 lane tunnels⦠bridge removals *
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It's not every day someone gets to say they walked on and explored an abandoned section of highway. Originally finished in 1940 and extending just 160 miles, the road made use of several abandoned railroad tunnels to get through the Pennsylvania mountains. information. var name = "webmaster";var domain = "rays-hill.com";document.write('
');document.write("Webmaster" + '');rays-hill.com. The answer is, a better turnpike. The Rays Hill Tunnel was built in the 1880s for use with trains, but never saw a single locomotive and was eventually repurposed to carry automobile traffic. var name = "webmaster";var domain = "rays-hill.com";document.write('');document.write("Webmaster" + '');rays-hill.com">var name = "webmaster";var domain = "rays-hill.com";document.write('
');document.write("Webmaster" + '');rays-hill.com. "Laurel Hill Tunnel" link. Visitors are not trespassing. [ By the 2000âs the Pennsylvania Turnpike spanned 514 miles & averaged 156.2 million vehicles per year. ] unorganized. By the 60's, traffic congestion entering the tunnels was increasing. document.write('ernal.AddFavorite(url,title);" ');
* Photographs and accounts of the potential location of the Clear Ridge
My sister website: www.sideling-hill.com
pictures; Laurel Hill and Rays-Sideling bypass road maps posted; Cove Valley
submitted stories that are posted will have proper credit given to the author(s),
If you have a story to tell about visiting
Internet Explorer is your best bet for viewing the page although others, including
here to share your stories with us! I
We could only imagine what treasures those rooms might hold. Even in the darkness of the abandoned tunnels there is life. Other Notable Tunnels
thanks to everyone who has sent in stories to the webmaster, as well as
Ray's
story until after their next meeting); and finally ... www.sideling-hill.com
Eastern State Penitentiary. I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) 4,727 feet (1,441 m) Laurel Hill Tunnel: Cook and Jefferson Townships Pennsylvania Turnpike (abandoned) 4,541 feet (1,384 m) 1940 Lehigh Tunnel: Lehigh and Carbon counties I-476 (Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike) Blue Mountain: 4,400 feet (1,300 m) 1957, 1991 Liberty Tunnel: Pittsburgh Hill aerial photography page updated: new annotations made on the
The Pennsylvania Turnpike still owns and privately leases out the Laurel Hill tunnel and the adjoining roadway. posted on the site will become broken/dead links that lead nowhere or maybe to
But in 1968, a decision was made to widen the highway, including the tunnels on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. NOTE: I have found it necessary to
At just over 3,500 feet, it’s a long way through the tunnel. my local Christian band.
The others are nearby Rays Hill Tunnel, and farther west, the Laurel Hill Tunnel.It was less expensive to realign the Turnpike than to bore a second tube for four lane traffic. Week of July 24, 2005 ... Sideling
Was the abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike built on top of an old railroad? Hopefully they will be posted in the next week as
e-mailed accounts and photographs of the recent bridge removals on the old
I
The demolition of the overpasses removed the liability and expense of repairing the aging bridges, marked the property lines between the public and the PTC-owned sections of the property, and prevented motorized vehicles from easily entering the abandoned turnpike. â¦
pages. My "Turnpike Stories"
The result is a 13-mile section called the Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike. The tunnels can be reached by walking the abandoned turnpike, which is open to hiking and biking. So what could possibly cause 13 miles of turnpike to be left completely abandoned? The tunnels west of the small town of Donegal were constructed as part of an abortive attempt to build a railway line in the 1890s. The Mattress Factory is located in Pittsburgh, and was originally just a ⦠Hike To Abandoned Rays Hill Tunnel In Pennsylvania For A Unique Outdoor Adventure. }
There are no motorized vehicles. thanks to two very reliable sources, more information has been received about
the new website! A section of this turnpike ⦠facts about LHT have been updated and included on the statistics page. Miles of paved abandoned turnpike, surrounded by mountains and foliage. The result is a 13-mile section called the Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike. Unfortunately, there was a section that was unable to be widened due to issues at the Rays Hill Tunnel and Sideling Hill Tunnel. If you look to your right, you’ll see a second section of the PA Abandoned Turnpike, which is used by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a maintenance yard (it is not accessible). The turnpike commission is considering six options for abandoning the 6,070-foot-long tunnels, longest on the turnpike mainline. My target date is January 15th ... to have my new "Laurel Hill Tunnel - Current
Tunnel
S.A.C. Currently
links to a family's bike trip down the old roadway posted -- great pictures and
well. (mostly off-site links): Negro
Thanks again to those who have recently added postings to the guest
The highway was built back in the 1940s and played a crucial role in connecting Breezewood to ⦠points now to this website, as it would have been too expensive each month to
For sale: www.sideling-hill.com
This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them. Usage: Time to Solve the Mystery" page up for your viewing. The abandoned turnpike is a few miles down the road. Current
Pigeons and other birds have taken up residence in the duct. But, we also came on a sad young chick that had fallen or been pushed from the nest. and my personal curiosity.
Proceed to Exit 161 in Breezewood. Christmas or whichever holiday you may celebrate at this time of year. terminus
Redirectors will be added this week to point visitors to
Please send e-mail, stories, information
However, visitors should note that parking is not allowed on the roadside. person I contacted said they are reserving commentary on the Gazette
And compared to other abandoned places (particularly other Pennsylvania abandoned places), the area is relatively free of trash and drug paraphernalia. At each side of the Rays Hill Tunnel entrance are the control rooms, which have long been sealed off with heavy steel doors. Some of the tunnels became used for short line rail, and others sat abandoned, never having seen usage until the 1930s when the Turnpike was proposed and built. Image courtesy of:
Turnpike
You need a hand light to pass through the long tunnel, which is about 1.0 miles long. Hill), both recently and before they were open to public visits. of the old turnpike in Breezewood accessible to visitors *
After 50 years of neglect, the asphalt has cracked and the ground is being reclaimed by grasses and trees. You’ll need a good flashlight for going through the Rays Hill Tunnel or any of the other PA Abandoned Turnpike tunnels. Thank you all very much! A whole genre of urban decay tourism has sprung up in Rust Belt cities from Detroit to Gary, Indiana. 's website and other Internet users' websites (permissions granted for
that I will be posting. It was a fun day with friends, but I can imagine many visitors won’t be particularly impressed (especially if they have a long drive to get here). I am on vacation for two weeks ... but not before posting the
Thank you much! For the first time the PA Turnpike was now a four-lane highway for the entire 506-mile length. The South Penn Railroad project also created the nearby tunnels that were used by the PA Turnpike before being abandoned in 1970. The 13-mile section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike was abandoned in November of 1968, when a bypass was built over the mountains and the road suddenly became obsolete.
S.A.C. Conservation Corps Sideling Hill Camp, Clear Ridge Tunnel:
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