Mr. P. Explores... The Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike (Breezewood, PA)

Thirteen crumbling miles, two long tunnels, several very old bridges, a "lost" travel plaza, and a labyrinth of dank, dripping and dark maintenance tunnels: In this extended-length episode of Mr. P. Explores, we head to the central Pennsylvanian interchange town of Breezewood to investigate part of the oldest interstate highway in the United States, the Pennsylvania Turnpike. In the 1960's, large stretches of the original turnpike were rerouted to avoid the too-small-for-growing-traffic tunnels along its path, and the old route was left to nature, which makes it a perfect spot to explore! We'll go into those same tunnels, walk their length, climb up into the damp maze of walkways, stairwells, air exchangers and maintenance access tunnels, and you get to come along for the adventure! So, kick back, press play and enjoy the trip along the abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike!

Music:

Intro: Dan Lebowitz - “Glen Canyon”
Outro: Ben Folds Five - "Theme from Dr. Pyser"

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Mr. P's other sites to check out:

The Northeast Ohio Urban Exploration Group:
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Mr. P's Mythopedia:
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Mr. P's World History Emporium:   / mrpsworldhistoryemporium