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February 23, 2024 Public Meeting

PA Turnpike Advises of Planned Closure of Laurel Run Road in Luzerne County


PA Turnpike Advises of Planned Closure of Laurel Run Road in Luzerne County 

Approximate nine-month detour in place for a bridge replacement on Northeast Extension.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists that Laurel Run Road, a township roadway located above the northbound-637 bridge on the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Northeast Extension (I-476) at milepost A105.11, will be closed to traffic starting Monday, Feb. 26 through November 2024.

The approximate nine-month closure is part of a bridge replacement project on the PA Turnpike’s Northeast Extension.  The bridge, which carries Laurel Run Road over the Turnpike at milepost A105.11, will be replaced over the next nine months. Laural Run Road Bridge is in Bear Creek Township, Luzerne County.  

During the closure, expect higher traffic volumes on detour roads. Motorists are encouraged to plan travel accordingly. Changeable message signs will also provide information on closures and detours. Work schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions.

Westbound Detour

Motorists wanting to travel west on Laurel Run Road (SR-2007), will be detoured north on SR-115 to Exit 1 south SR-309 Business to Kidder Street (Business 309). Following SR-309 Business to E Northampton Street (SR-2007). Take East Northampton Street south to Laurel Run Road (SR-2007).

Eastbound Detour

Motorists wanting to travel east on Laurel Run Road (SR-2007), will be detoured west on Laurel Run Road to Pine Run Road West (SR-2034) to SR-309 north to the on ramp for I-81 north, following I-81 N to Bear Creek, Exit 170A to SR-115 south to Laurel Run Road (SR-2007).

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 200 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