[FSPA] Alternate Route to Pittsburgh

[Bob K Mertz]

I-99 is comparable in travel time to the turnpike....  It's completely 4 lane highway the entire distance and there are only two short sections that are a 45mph zone.  It's almost always overlooked by everyone because 10 years ago it was a horrible choice because of 2 lane highways and sharp turns but they've straightened US22 and made the first section of it a 65mph zone and they've widened the entire route to 4 lane.... Also going through Murrysville and Monroeville they've timed the lights electronically so that you will typically only catch 1 light red (driving the speed limit).  You also have far less truck traffic to deal with than the turnpike and a lot less traffic in general.

On July 24, 2017 1:10:15 PM EDT, "William F. Wulf II via FSPA" <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
>Each route has it's positives and negatives.
>The Turnpike is the fastest route to Pittsburgh, and the most
>travelled--therefore, the most up-to-date Waze info can be had for it.
>But
>it is a turnpike, and you're limited as to what you can access while
>you're
>on it.
>
>I-68 Is a gorgeous drive, but it is the longest route, and has a lot of
>really annoying speed traps. If you're not a lead foot, and don't mind
>traversing West Virginia, it's an excellent choice.
>
>I-30 is, in my opinion, the worst choice, because it is an ordinary
>'blue'
>highway, that is full of stop lights, cross traffic, and unexpected
>slowdowns. It can be confusing, too, if you're used to freeway-only
>driving. Because of lights and traffic, this route may appear only 15
>minutes longer, but has a chance of taking much longer.
>
>
>
>
>*William WulfLunaria, Ltd. Consultingpsyque at gmail.com
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>
>On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 12:25 PM, Dave Hubbard via FSPA
><fspa at fspazone.org>
>wrote:
>
>> I'll share my preferred route as well, which might be slightly
>preferable
>> to those attending the pre-Pinburgh tournament at the PPL clubhouse
>and/or
>> people heading there first for early check-in:  https://goo.gl/maps/
>> M61Ds65zPNR2
>>
>> Basically, Take I-70 to I-68 west over the mountains, then head up
>US-40.
>> From there, US-119 north for a small stretch and then PA-51 north all
>the
>> way to Pittsburgh.  This has you approaching Pittsburgh from the
>south,
>> which is perfect to hop to the PPL clubhouse.
>>
>> I like this route because I enjoy the drive over the mountains. 
>Plus, you
>> get to pass perhaps Pennsylvania's only marked Dangerous Mountain :)
>>
>>            --- Dave
>>
>> On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 11:52 AM, Bob K Mertz via FSPA
><fspa at fspazone.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Being from Pittsburgh I still travel to visit family once a month or
>so
>>> and my frustration with the PA turnpike had me looking for better
>routes.
>>> If anyone else is looking for avoid the turnpike and take a less
>>> frustrating route here's the one I use when I head up there... I've
>shared
>>> this with a few others that agree it's a better option.
>>>
>>> Take I70 to Breezewood, PA as you normally would.... when you come
>into
>>> Breezewood turn left towards Everett and take US30 through
>Bedford....
>>> After Bedford you'll take I-99 North and follow that toward
>Altoona....
>>> before reaching Altoona you'll take US22 West towards Ebensburg....
>US22
>>> will take you clear to Monroeville where you'll get on the Parkway
>to head
>>> into Pittsburgh.
>>>
>>> Here's a Google link that should show the route:
>>> https://goo.gl/maps/64pEjywLwzT2
>>>
>>> My estimate is that this route is probably 15 mins longer in most
>cases
>>> but regardless there are no tolls and I think it's a much easier
>drive.
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