Today in 1940, America’s First Superhighway officially opened to customers. Motorists were introduced to a new experience — an unbroken ribbon of pavement cutting through mountains and across valleys, bypassing towns. No stop signs, no intersections, no speed limits. 80 years ago, the #PATurnpike paved the way for our nation’s transportation system – more than 16 years before the first U.S. interstate highway. Learn more about our roadway’s history with The State Museum of Pennsylvania. #PATurnp

Happy Birthday to the Pennsylvania Turnpike! America's superhighway opened for travel on Oct. 1, 1940. This 1940 black-and-white film, preserved by The State #Archives, depicts aerial views of the newly contracted turnpike. 🚘 www.pastatearchives.com #ArchivesMonth | Pennsylvania Trails of History