Turnpike History and Infrastructure Funding

Originally aired on November 9th, 2025

On this week's Pennsylvania Newsmakers, host Gene Barr talks with Craig Shuey, COO of the Turnpike Commission, about its historic role as America’s first superhighway, and the debt from PA's unfunded transit obligations. Then, Gene talks with Bob Latham, Executive VP of Associated Pennsylvania Constructors about aging interstate infrastructure and federal aid for rural roads.

Airing on the following stations:

  • WGAL Channel 8 (Harrisburg and Lancaster) Sunday, November 9th at 11:30 AM
  • WBPH (Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia) Monday, November 10th at 8:30 PM
  • WLYH (Harrisburg, Lebanon, York) Monday, November 10th at 8:30 PM
  • WKBS 47 (Altoona) Saturday, November 15th at 9:30 AM
  • WPCB 40 (Pittsburgh) Saturday, November 15th at 9:30 AM
  • MeTV (Susquehanna Valley) Sunday, November 9th at 9:30 AM



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