Drove on the PHMTE on my way to PA today, and I've noticed some interesting things.
1. They reconfigured the Exit 6 toll plaza to finally have two E-ZPass express lanes, which is a nice change.
2. As a result of this, they've put up that frustrating new style of signage that calls it
a toll plaza bypass, which is confusing. It still makes it sound like a driver can avoid paying a toll by going that way, even though that is clearly not the case. Honestly, I don't know why the NJTA has gotten wordy with these. Their older signage for express E-ZPass lanes was very much more in line with the accepted MUTCD way of signing such things. Hell, it probably was influential in developing the standards.
3. All the WB signs for the 130 exit now have
"Via Toll Plaza" banners atop them. NJTA wants motorists to use the standard toll lanes rather than try to merge over after the express E-ZPass lanes to take the ramp.
4. This stretch of roadway has been repaved, and the lane markers are standard issue MUTCD lane markers,
not the Turnpike's usual thicker and longer lane markers. Makes me wonder if this was a contractor error, or if they may start to retire the longer/thicker skip lines as they move forward with paving projects in the future.
5.
This sign, which is clearly done by the PTC has a very badly peeling 13 shield.