October 02, 2020 Travel Advisory

Ramp Closures Scheduled for Oct. 2 – 4 at Route 903 Interchange

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling on the Northeastern Extension (I-476) in Carbon County that the southbound exit ramp to the State Route 903 Interchange, Exit 87, will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 to 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 to allow technicians to safely perform tolling equipment maintenance.

During the ramp closure, motorists will not be able exit the Northeastern Extension at State Route 903 in the southbound direction. Motorists should seek alternate routes by using the nearest available interchange on I-476 depending on your travel destination.

Then from 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 to 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, the southbound entry ramp will be closed for tolling equipment maintenance. During this ramp closure, motorists will not be able to enter the Northeastern Extension at State Route 903 in the northbound direction. Motorists should seek alternate routes by using the nearest available interchange on I-476 depending on your travel destination.

Work schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions. To report an accident or other emergency on the PA Turnpike, dial *11 via mobile phone. To learn more about PA Turnpike conditions or to contact us, use one of these resources:

ON THE PA TURNPIKE

· Variable & Digital Message Signs — nearly 100 signs along the Turnpike

BY PHONE

· Turnpike Roadway Information Program (toll-free) — 866-976-TRIP (8747)

· Customer Assistance Center (toll-free) — 800-331-3414 (weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

ON THE WEB

· Check the PA Turnpike and all PA roadways at: www.511PA.com

· Travel Conditions Map — live, interactive conditions map; view at https://www.paturnpike.com/webmap

· Waze — a crowd-sourced navigation app that provides real-time traffic conditions with input from other drivers; download at https://www.waze.com

CONTACT:
Kathleen Walter, 267-326-3856