The turnpike first built the west portal as part of the original turnpike and than built the east portal during the years 1962-66. The original South Penn tunnel still exist and is accessible by traveling west on the pike from the Bedford interchange 11. The tunnel is just as you reach the tunnel portals. Pull over and park before entering the tunnel. Walk the gravel access road on the right side of the building, and just as the road turns left over the building continue straight into the face of the hill, there is a sort of pit in front of you, watch your step and view the opening below you.
Most people stop short of describing the South Penn structures.
I read a few web pages on the internet but they all show a few of the tunnels but not any of the grades that still remain. I wanted to find as many of the sites as possible and still venture out especially in the winter months and spring and fall season to get as many good sites into my collection. So the following photos will enlighten the reader into continuing their search as well. Some of it is on private property and most if not all of it can be seen by an access road near the grades and structures. The report I have, state that the railroad had about one more year of work to complete before it was to be an operational ralroad.