Full Ramp Closures Scheduled for this Weekend at Route 903 Interchange

Full Ramp Closures Scheduled for this Weekend at Route 903 Interchange

Overnight work scheduled to minimize traffic delays for customers.

CARBON COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling on the Northeast Extension (I-476) in Carbon County that the southbound exit ramp to the State Route 903 Interchange, Exit 87, will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, April 26 to 6 a.m. Saturday, April 27 and then the entry ramp from 10 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 to 6 a.m. Monday, April 28, to allow technicians to safely perform tolling equipment maintenance.

During the ramp closure on Friday night, motorists will not be able exit the Northeast Extension at State Route 903 in the southbound direction. During the ramp closure on Sunday night, motorists will not be able enter the Northeast Extension at State Route 903 in the southbound direction.

Southbound motorists should seek alternate routes by using the nearest available interchange on I-476 depending on your travel destination.

Pennsylvania State Police and Turnpike personnel will be positioned at the impacted areas to assist drivers. Digital message signs will also provide information on this closure. Motorists are encouraged to plan travel accordingly. Work schedules are subject to change based on weather conditions.

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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