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March 22, 2024 Travel Advisory

PA Turnpike to Close Overnight March 25 between Mahoning Valley and State Route 903 Interchanges


PA Turnpike to Close Overnight March 25 between Mahoning Valley and State Route 903 Interchanges

Closure needed for overhead bridge beam removal in Carbon County.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists that the Northeast Extension (I-476) will be closed in both directions from 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 24 to 4:00 a.m. on Monday, March 25 between the Mahoning Valley Interchange, Exit 74, and the State Route 903 Interchange, Exit 87, Carbon County. 

The closure is necessary for the protection of motorists and workers so crews can safely remove overhead bridge beams. The bridge, which carries Hatchery Road over the Turnpike, is at milepost A83.88 in Penn Forest Township, Carbon County.   

During this road closure, the entry and exit ramps at Hickory Run Service Plaza will be closed to all traffic. Visitors that do not exit the service plaza prior to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 24 will have to remain in the service plaza until the work is completed and the ramps are reopened to traffic.  The Hickory Run Service Plaza is located on I-476 at milepost 86.10 in Carbon County.

Pennsylvania State Police and Turnpike personnel will be positioned at the impacted areas to assist drivers. Digital 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.

Northbound Detour

Take U.S. Route 209 for south 6.5 miles to State Route 903 north for 10.4 miles.  Re-enter the PA Turnpike at the State Route 903 Interchange, Exit 87.               

Southbound Detour

Take State Route 903 south for 10.4 miles to State Route 209 north for 6.4 miles. Re-enter the PA Turnpike at the Mahoning Valley Interchange, Exit 74.

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