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April 19, 2024 Travel Advisory

Overnight Closure Scheduled Between Pittsburgh and Irwin Interchanges This Weekend


Overnight Closure Scheduled Between Pittsburgh and Irwin Interchanges This Weekend

Six-hour closure planned for maintenance work in the corridor.

WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PA —The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is advising motorists of an upcoming overnight closure of the PA Turnpike (Interstate 76).

On Sunday, April 21 from 12:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m., weather permitting, the eastbound side of the Turnpike will be closed between the Pittsburgh interchange (Exit 57) and the Irwin interchange (Exit 67) in Westmoreland County. The six-hour closure is needed to allow Turnpike crews to perform maintenance work in the corridor, including drain cleaning, roadway sealing and sweeping.

Traffic will be directed off the Turnpike at Pittsburgh and drivers can use the following suggested detour to get back on the Turnpike:

  • U.S. Route 22 East 10.5 miles
  • PA Toll 66 South 7 miles
  • U.S. Route 30 West 4.6 miles
  • Re-enter the PA Turnpike at Irwin Interchange #67

Motorists are encouraged to plan travel accordingly. Pennsylvania State Police and Turnpike personnel will be positioned at the Pittsburgh Interchange to assist drivers. Changeable message signs will also provide details on closures and detours.

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 Contacts:

Crispin Havener, (717) 870-2841

Marissa Orbanek, (267) 408-5151