What Happened to This Roadside Town? | Breezewood, PA

Link to original Breezewood exploration video:    • Exploring a Dying Rest Stop Oasis | Breeze...   What happened to Breezewood, Pennsylvania? Once a bustling highway stop along Interstate 70 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, this unusual roadside town has seen some major changes over the years. With abandoned motels, demolished businesses, and a potentially transformative highway project on the horizon, what does the future hold for Breezewood? Join me as I explore Breezewood, PA, walking along the famous Route 30 commercial strip to see what's changed, revisit familiar landmarks, and discover some places I missed during my previous visit nearly six years ago. Along the way, we'll explore the history behind one of America's strangest Interstate highway connections, where I-70 traffic must travel along a commercial stretch of US Route 30 to connect with the Pennsylvania Turnpike. We'll also take a look at some of Breezewood's abandoned and deteriorating roadside businesses, former motels, and other remnants of its past. Finally, we'll discuss the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's proposed Breezewood interchange project, which could eventually allow drivers to bypass the town's famous traffic lights altogether. Could this mark the end of an era for one of America's most recognizable highway towns? Whether you've driven through Breezewood hundreds of times or have never heard of it, come along for a look at this fascinating piece of Pennsylvania roadside history. Location: Breezewood, Pennsylvania — Bedford County Featured: Interstate 70, Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76), US Route 30, abandoned motels, roadside businesses, and the proposed Breezewood interchange. Thanks for watching! If you enjoy exploring forgotten places, unusual highway towns, abandoned roadside attractions, and the changing landscape of small-town America, consider subscribing for more explorations. #Breezewood #Pennsylvania #roadsideamerica 00:00 Intro/Exploring the Abandoned Road/Bridge 01:17 Unique Config and Early History 03:22 Former Penn Aire Motel / More History 05:43 Former Hardee's 07:19 More History and Exploring 08:39 Former Wendy's 12:10 Gateway Travel Plaza 19:43 Former Breeze Manor Motel 22:20 Abandoned Ramada Inn 27:17 Nostalgic Musings 28:47 Former Howard Johnson ("Budget Inn") 31:20 Struggling Convenience Store 34:55 Abandoned Cafeteria / Bus Stop 42:30 Old Wildwood Restaurant and Inn 46:54 Former Elementary School 49:31 Big Update and Outro