Attended the Carlisle Import, Kit, and Replicar Nationals car show this weekend.
Route taken: I-78,I-81,US-11
Observations:
-The new I-78 Express EZ-Pass lanes at the Delaware River crossing are now open, pretty standard setup.
-I-78 is now completely rebuilt in PA, all the old sections that overlap ye olde US-22 now have a concrete barrier
-How the heck is this roadway an interstate in some places? One part of the roadway is in a gully with no shoulders and trees right up against the roadway. Very parkway like, but certainly not Interstate quality.
-Finally clinched a 2di interstate. No end signs, just a simple interchange with I-81.
-I-81 was a decent roadway, it could stand to be widened to 3 lanes between I-78 and I-83 eventually. Traffic wasn't too bad for a saturday though.
-Some construction on the Susquehanna River Bridge. Its interesting to note that I-81 in Harrisburg is very similar to I-85 in Durham, NC. You skirt the city limits without realizing that you passed through it.
-The miracle mile on US-11 certainly is. Can they squeeze any more traffic lights between I-81 and the PA Turnpike?
-Overall a so-so day for the car show, the sun did come out later. The clouds were a blessing for the trip out there, kept the car comfortable since it doesn't have working A/C. Not everyday car #2 goes on a long road trip (350 miles roundtrip). Also PA gets a good grade for road smoothness for once. It can get a bit scary in that car on bumpy roads since the struts are toast.
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Topic: Carlisle, PA trip report... oh and the I-78 Express EZ-Pass is open (Read 11890 times)