Oh Yeah, That's What It's Like

[toanstation]

First driving commute in... counts fingers... starts in on the toes... over a decade.

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[cyberthorn]

The Delaware county portion of the road was on planning maps for ages as a blue line. Wikipedia has this to say '... locally referred to as the "Blue Route" (although no signs exist with that designation)....The Mid-County Expressway received its "Blue Route" nickname from the chosen route through Delaware County on planning maps.'

For the longest time, the only portion of the road that was open was the stretch between the Schuylkill Expressway and Chemical Road to the north. To get on the Turnpike's northeast extension, you typically went north as far as you could, got on local roads, then picked up the turnpike in Plymouth Meeting. The connector portion was only built in the 90s(?).

Southbound? The road was in place for ages -- just not open, for whatever reason. At the time I was commuting from Philadelphia into Wayne. When they opened the southern portion (Schuylkill to I-95), it was a blessing. I certainly rejoiced.

[toanstation]

I had to fly to Phoenix a few years ago, so I had to get it renewed. Apparently, in Pennsylvania, once you're licensed, you're always licensed.