The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) wants to abandon the Allegheny Tunnel in favor of a “Gray Cut” option that would blow a mile-long, thousand foot wide, and 300 foot deep trench through the Allegheny Mountain, the region’s most iconic mountain ridge!
PTC wants to spend at least half a billion dollars of your tolls to widen the highway to six lanes through the mountain. This would leave a permanent scar that would destroy wildlife habitat and sensitive ecosystems, and endanger spring-fed water supplies for thousands of nearby residents. Local folks are overwhelmingly opposed to this project.
Add your voice to the growing opposition to the Gray Cut!
Tell the Turnpike Commission to protect Allegheny Mountain!
Note: After taking action, you'll be redirected to sign up for a public briefing on the Commission's plan on September 26 at 6PM. There will be a presentation followed by an opportunity for the public to ask questions and make comments.