Possible Delays Expected on PA Turnpike Aug. 16

Possible Delays Expected on PA Turnpike Aug. 16

Nighttime traffic paces planned on I-76 in Chester County.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling eastbound and westbound on Interstate 76 to be prepared for slow-moving and stopped traffic between the Morgantown Interchange, Exit 298, Berks County, and the Downingtown Interchange, Exit 312, Chester County, due to intermittent, 15-minute traffic stoppages scheduled between 12:01 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16. 

The stoppages are necessary for the protection of motorists and workers so crews can safely install bridge beams. The bridge, which carries Park Road over the Turnpike, is at milepost 310.36 in Chester County.  During the stoppages Turnpike maintenance and state police vehicles will restrict Turnpike traffic to a speed of 20-25 miles an hour. 

Changeable message signs will also provide information. Motorists are encouraged to plan travel accordingly. 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 TURNPIKE

• 511PA Smartphone App: real-time, hands-free PA traffic advisories
• Digital Message Signs: more than 100 boards along the Turnpike

ON THE WEB

• 511/511pa.com: live, interactive map
• Twitter: @PATurnpikeAlert

BY PHONE

• 511: dial from any PA roadway for local travel information
• Pennsylvania Turnpike Customer Assistance Center: 877-736-6727, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

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Media Contact: Kathleen Walter, 267.326.3856