Possible Delays Expected on PA Turnpike Oct. 26-27
Possible Delays Expected on PA Turnpike Oct. 26-27
Nighttime traffic paces planned on I-476 between Lehigh Valley and Quakertown and Interchanges.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling southbound on the Northeastern Extension (Interstate 476) to be prepared for slow-moving and stopped traffic between the Lehigh Valley Interchange, Exit 56, Lehigh County, and the Quakertown Interchange, Exit 44, Bucks County, due to intermittent, 15-minute traffic stoppages scheduled between 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26 and 5:00 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27.
The traffic paces are necessary for the protection of motorists and workers so crews can safely erect bridge beams. The bridge, which carries Indian Creek Road over the Turnpike, crosses I-476 at milepost A52.3 in Lehigh County.
During the stoppages, Turnpike maintenance and state police vehicles will restrict Turnpike traffic to a speed of 20-25 miles an hour.
Pennsylvania State Police and Turnpike personnel will be positioned at the impacted areas to assist drivers. Changeable message signs will also provide information on closures and detours. Work schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions. Motorists are encouraged to plan travel accordingly.
To report an accident or other emergency on the PA Turnpike, dial *11 via mobile phone. To learn more about PA Turnpike conditions, 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