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April 01, 2024 Travel Advisory

Road Work and Ramp Closures Planned at Cranberry Interchange


Road Work and Ramp Closures Planned at Cranberry Interchange

CRANBERRY, PA —Drivers are advised that, weather permitting, road work scheduled for certain entry points onto the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76) at the Cranberry Interchange (Exit 28) will result in restrictions and closures over the next several weeks.

As part of an ongoing repair and maintenance project at the Cranberry Interchange, crews will be working on the ramp that connects U.S. Route 19 (Perry Highway) southbound to PA Turnpike/I-76 eastbound (Ramp R) as well as a connecting loop providing access for U.S. Route 19 northbound traffic to access PA Turnpike/I-76 in both directions (Loop B).

On Monday, April 1, work will occur during overnight hours from approximately 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. every day through the morning of Friday, April 5. Traffic may be limited to a 12-foot minimum lane width during work hours.

Beginning Monday, April 8, road work will result in the ramp and loop being closed during the following time periods:

  • Monday, April 8 at 5:00 a.m. to Friday, April 12 at 5:00 a.m.
  • Monday, April 15 at 5:00 a.m. to Friday, April 19 at 5:00 a.m.
  • Monday, April 22 at 5:00 a.m. to Friday, April 26 at 5:00 a.m.
  • Monday, April 29 at 5:00 a.m. to Friday, May 3 at 5:00 a.m.

The following detours will be in place to access the PA Turnpike:

U.S. Route 19 Southbound to PA Turnpike/I-76 East

  • At intersection of U.S. 19 and PA-228 (Mars-Criders Road), turn left
  • Travel 0.2 miles and take exit for I-79 South/Pittsburgh
  • Travel 0.4 miles and take exit for I-76, PA Turnpike/Youngstown, OH, Harrisburg
  • Travel 0.6 miles follow signs for I-76 East/Harrisburg onto I-76 East

U.S. Route 19 Northbound to PA Turnpike/I-76 East and West

  • At intersection of U.S. 19 and PA-228 (Mars-Criders Road), turn right
  • Travel 0.2 miles and take exit for I-79 South/Pittsburgh
  • Travel 0.4 miles and take exit for I-76, PA Turnpike/Youngstown, OH, Harrisburg
  • Follow signs for I-76 East/Harrisburg onto PA Turnpike/I-76 East or I-76 West/Youngstown, OH onto PA Turnpike/I-76 West

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/X: @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: Crispin Havener, 717.870.2841